[TheRifleman]

aren't......( like me) if you are between 40-60, think long and hard about competing in a triathlon or doing more than 1 hr of aerobic exercise ( daily) ......it may end up doing you more harm than good. More is not better. Moderation is the operative word on this subject.


For men competing in triathlons past the age of 40, the grueling slog to the finish line could be their last.


As the average age of competitors in endurance sports rises, a spate of deaths during races or intense workouts highlights the risks of excessive strain on the heart through vigorous exercise in middle age. Among the recent casualties: Michael McClintock, senior managing director of Macquarie Group Ltd. (MGQ) and a triathlete, who died at age 55 of cardiac arrest earlier this month after training.
The 40-to-60-year age bracket, often referred to as middle aged men in Lycra, or Mamils, now holds 32 percent of the membership in USA Triathlon, the sport’s official governing body in the U.S. More fitness conscious than previous generations, their numbers in competitive races are swelling, along with their risk of cardiac arrest. Triathlons, the most robust of endurance races requiring swimming, biking and running, are also believed to be the most risky.
“People need to understand that they’re not necessarily gaining more health by doing more exercise,” said David Prior, a cardiologist and associate professor of medicine at the University of Melbourne. “The attributes to push through the barriers and push through the pain are common in competitive sport, but that’s also dangerous when it comes to ignoring warning signs.”
While benefits of exercise are well-known, researchers now suspect that there may be a point at which exertion becomes dangerous, especially for middle aged men who, because of gender and changes that accompany aging, are more susceptible to cardiac arrest caused by vigorous exercise.
Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest, which occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, can be caused by almost any heart condition, including abnormal heart rhythm, thickening heart muscle and arteries -- changes that can occur silently as healthy people age. The risk of sudden cardiac arrest, which can be brought on with physical stress, increases with age, and men are two to three times more likely to suffer from it than women, according to the National Institutes of Health.



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[TwoWays]

please show pics of women competing in triatholons.

[TheRifleman]

please show pics of women competing in triatholons.

[TheGoldenGoose]

[stikymess]

[PaperTrail07]

Not a very good idea to tell people who arent in AMAZING shape to even try this.....people dont realize that when they are strong mentally and push through shit that they are actually damaging their heart......

aren't......( like me) if you are between 40-60, think long and hard about competing in a triathlon or doing more than 1 hr of aerobic exercise ( daily) ......it may end up doing you more harm than good. More is not better. Moderation is the operative word on this subject.


For men competing in triathlons past the age of 40, the grueling slog to the finish line could be their last.


As the average age of competitors in endurance sports rises, a spate of deaths during races or intense workouts highlights the risks of excessive strain on the heart through vigorous exercise in middle age. Among the recent casualties: Michael McClintock, senior managing director of Macquarie Group Ltd. (MGQ) and a triathlete, who died at age 55 of cardiac arrest earlier this month after training.
The 40-to-60-year age bracket, often referred to as middle aged men in Lycra, or Mamils, now holds 32 percent of the membership in USA Triathlon, the sport’s official governing body in the U.S. More fitness conscious than previous generations, their numbers in competitive races are swelling, along with their risk of cardiac arrest. Triathlons, the most robust of endurance races requiring swimming, biking and running, are also believed to be the most risky.
“People need to understand that they’re not necessarily gaining more health by doing more exercise,” said David Prior, a cardiologist and associate professor of medicine at the University of Melbourne. “The attributes to push through the barriers and push through the pain are common in competitive sport, but that’s also dangerous when it comes to ignoring warning signs.”
While benefits of exercise are well-known, researchers now suspect that there may be a point at which exertion becomes dangerous, especially for middle aged men who, because of gender and changes that accompany aging, are more susceptible to cardiac arrest caused by vigorous exercise.
Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest, which occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, can be caused by almost any heart condition, including abnormal heart rhythm, thickening heart muscle and arteries -- changes that can occur silently as healthy people age. The risk of sudden cardiac arrest, which can be brought on with physical stress, increases with age, and men are two to three times more likely to suffer from it than women, according to the National Institutes of Health.



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[TwoWays]

I like it. These gals look in perfect shape. Those other chicks that rifleman posted look no different than his post of those dudes, scary.

[dante1]

the rifle has an incredible record, he is wrong almost always. Now he wants to talk about training when not very long ago he mentioned that diet is not important when you are training. Also hasn't a clue that the newest research on exercise is called short burst but high intensity training. Not saying this is a great idea but experts are giving it some consideration. Obviously it is not a great idea for people that are not in decent shape to begin with. My main point is this guy is a fake, first claimed he has a degree and then proved beyond a doubt he hasn't a high school diploma. Exclaims what a great Christian he is and then tells people to commit suicide and how they are going to hell. Also thinks it is a great idea to kill every Catholic. Has serious problems with 9th grade vocabulary and instead of being a meek loving Christian he is a bully and I would bet 1000 to 1 he is a fat pig or a skinny punk.

[greenhippo]

27, 5'8 and 160.

Where the Big Mac