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Re:Ask HN: How is it possible that the 45 yo Tom Brady still... by vannevar on Friday September 02, 2022 @10:47AM (#32691480)
I think a more interesting question is, why is Tom Brady still playing at a high level at age 45 while other quarterbacks are not? Only #2 addresses that question, #1 and #3 apply to all NFL quarterbacks.

Some additional likely factors:

- Luck: Regardless of his conservative playing style, Brady has been hit hard many, many times, but never had a career-ending (or career-shortening) injury.

- Genetics: Brady may have a genetic predisposition for athletic longevity.

- Discipline: Brady may have a superior recovery and self-care regimen. (There are a lot of articles on this topic, eg https://www.healthdigest.com/323870/tom-bradys-intense-routi....)

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Re:Ask HN: How is it possible that the 45 yo Tom Brady still... by mrguyorama on Friday September 02, 2022 @01:29PM (#32693427)
You're missing the most important one relevant to Tom Brady: He craves competition. That's why he came back from retirement. He's done this basically all his life, always been lauded for it, and doesn't enjoy the world without it.
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Re:Ask HN: How is it possible that the 45 yo Tom Brady still... by GoldenMonkey on Friday September 02, 2022 @03:36PM (#32694915)
Along with the discipline and self-care. He also has a strict dietary program as well. for example, 80% vegan, 20% organic meat. no nightshades... tomatoes.

https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/31708...

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