Dan Taylor

I had my first argument with ChatGPT today. Curious as to what it would choose as most important (and why) of these three variables as it pertains to over-50 athletes, I posed the question and prepared for a well-supported, persuasive response. What I got was a lively debate that ended with a common, enriched understanding of the conditions and context with which one might ask this question. We even complimented each other (me first, though, as I am a true gentleman). Here it is: ME:...

The fastest-growing sport in the U.S. also happens to be catching fire in our particular age group, and for good reason. With elements of the fast-paced game of ping pong and the more physically demanding qualities (although to a lesser extent) of racquet sports like tennis, it's easy to see the appeal. However, as this article mentions, associated injuries have slightly outpaced the phenomenal growth in popularity that pickleball is currently enjoying. Common orthopedic injuries include...

You are probably not surprised to see a blog post promoting flexibility. It’s a well-known fact that maintaining mobility and elasticity of muscle and tendon tissue (but not ligaments – more on that in a future blog post) helps you to tolerate multi-directional movement as we age. That’s especially important for older athletes who want to preserve, as long as possible, both sports performance and general health with a lowered risk of injury. But the benefits of flexibility go far beyond these...