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"Peak endurance performance is maintained until ~35 years of age, followed by modest decreases until 50-60 years of age", says a new University of Texas report, which concludes that masters runners "remain a fascinating model of 'exceptionally successful aging' ".

A study from Sweden suggests that the best time for future athletes to start training is probably before they go into puberty, because strength training before puberty gives a person larger and stronger bones.

The study also shows that the best way to prevent osteoporosis may be to start exercising against resistance before puberty and [...]