ニューヨーク・タイムズのインスタグラム(nytimes) - 1月23日 06時38分

An issue that has nothing to do with head trauma is ravaging retired @NFL #football players. The problem? Obesity. NFL linemen are encouraged to gain weight, but in retirement, without the structure of a team, many of them lose the motivation to stay in shape, or cannot even try, as damage to their feet, knees, backs and shoulders limits their ability to exercise. This is a big reason why former linemen have higher rates of hypertension, obesity and sleep apnea, which can lead to chronic fatigue, poor diet and even death. ⁣
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Vaughn Parker, a tackle who played 11 years, mostly with the Chargers, struggled with overeating, and after a dozen surgeries on his shoulders, ankles and triceps, he had a hard time exercising to shed weight. In 2013, Parker received a phone call from a former teammate, who encouraged him to work out with other retired NFL players who received free gym memberships from a group started by the NFL and the players’ union to assist retirees. His workouts were exhausting, but he stuck with the program, in part driven by the camaraderie of the other ex-players, and shed nearly 100 pounds the first year.⁣
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@brianlfrank photographed Vaughn who remains motivated to keep exercising: “How many 400-pound offensive linemen are walking around in their 50s?” Visit the link in our profile to read more about the issue and the former players who are facing it.

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