Some sports are more effective than others at increasing life expectancy, with a specific ranking placing racquet sports at the top.

noli's read

This advice relies heavily on the 'Copenhagen City Heart Study,' a large-scale observational study that followed thousands of people over several decades. It is accurate that this study highlighted a correlation between participating in sports like tennis (associated with a significant theoretical gain) or badminton and a reduction in mortality compared to sedentary individuals. However, the term 'gaining years' is a statistical interpretation that must be viewed with caution: it is an observation and not a guaranteed direct causal link. Researchers emphasize that the benefits could stem from a combination of factors: aerobic physical exercise, cognitive engagement, and, above all, the major role of the social dimension inherent to these sports. It is therefore an exaggeration to present this ranking as a universal rule, as the choice of sport must above all take into account the ability to maintain regular practice over the long term.

the sources

1. 1Schnohr P, O'Keefe JH, Holtermann A, et al. 2018