Health Benefits and Golf
There s a common fallacy that golf is a non-exercise sport. Sure, you say, there s a bit of walking, but if you re riding in a cart and just swinging a little club around, how much exercise is that, really?
You d be surprised. Golf has many health benefits that benefit young as well as old, men and women alike. It s one of the most popular sports in America today, and our population is likely a bit healthier for it.
The health benefits of golf are numerous:
*Cardiovascular fitness. If you walk a golf course, you derive all the benefits of walking, along with the extra benefits of golf. If you walk your
...heart rate to at least 70% of its maximum rate. This will cause your body to be in the fat burn zone. Cardiovascular training should last for approximately 15 to 60 minutes. It is good to do cardio or aerobic ...
*Strength and flexibility. Swinging a golf club is an excellent strength builder, building flexibility, agility and coordination. These are important qualities to develop when you re young, but absolutely essential to develop and protect as you get older.
*Aging. As we get older, it s harder to get up, to get moving in the morning, to walk up stairs. The flexibility you develop through golf, and the strength you get from the walking, swinging, and other movements will help
...many weight loss and fitness experts recommend walking as just a basic exercise program, not merely a weight loss exercise program. When you walk, you raise your heart rate, which burns calories, and builds muscle strength and elasticity. So not ...
*Physiological. Researchers report a benefit to mood and overall psychological health to people who get enough sun, particularly in the winter. If you think you suffer from a seasonal mood disorder (and experts believe most of us do to some degree), getting a bit of sun and a bit of outdoor activity can prove to be a big boost to your mood and overall psychological well-being. In most climates, golf is an all-season sport.
*Better sleep. Experts say you sleep better when you get regular physical activity, and better sleep benefits not only your day-to-day
...or stair climbing machine. Using a weight bearing method of cardio increases the caloric demand placed on your body during exercise because your body is no longer being supported by the machine (in this example, a bike seat). All the ...
Richard Myers is a keen golfer and his web site http://www.thinkandreachpar.com and http://www.golfforleftys.com contains many free tips and great golfing advice plus videos/DVDs to help you to improve your swing and lower your score.