"A few years back, the online wellness world got obsessed with a bold claim: 95% of adults over the age of 30 will never sprint again. It's the internet, so of course this concept came from nowhere and was impossible to verify. On my end, I used it as an excuse to write a big "how to reach top speed again" guide, which you can read here. (Please don't blow a hamstring.)"
"All that said: while 95% is an outlandish percentage, I wouldn't be surprised if a majority of American adults have completely forgotten what it feels like to sprint. Here's one key reason: an overwhelming number of Americans abruptly stop playing sports. According to a 2015 poll conducted by the National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard Chan School, participation in sports falls off a cliff after the age of 26."
An online claim that 95% of adults over 30 never sprint again is likely exaggerated but signals a real loss of sprint experience among many adults. Sports participation drops sharply after about age 26, according to a 2015 poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Harvard Chan School. Common reasons for quitting include fear of injury, lack of time, and waning interest. Many adults have histories of ACL surgery, sprains, and unstable shoulders that discourage continued play. Injury risk increases in the 30s and 40s, and leaving sports for poor fitness diminishes both physical and emotional well-being.
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