What is longevity in sports?

The results revealed that several sports affected life expectancy differently, and that male athletes were more likely to benefit from sports than women. Performance longevity refers to the sustained effectiveness and productivity of an individual, machine, or system over an extended period of time. Key factors include regular maintenance, continuous learning, and adaptability to changing conditions. Maximizing performance longevity requires a proactive approach to health, skill development and technology upgrades.

In short, exercise can have a powerful influence on the aging process and, as a result, on chronic diseases, disability and life expectancy. Understanding this association is essential to understanding the collective benefits of sports for human health and longevity, regardless of other factors that may be related to longevity, and can provide valuable information for athletes to make informed decisions when choosing activities that contribute positively to improving health and longevity.