It is official golf is good for your health. Of course there has to be a catch and in this case it is highly recommended that you should walk and not ride any golf carts while out playing.
But seriously the sport of golf can be highly beneficial to your well being. Walking is the easiest form of exercise; it stimulates the heart and circulates the blood. All medical practitioners agree that fresh air, exercise and a relaxed body and mind can do wonders for lowering blood pressure plus the bonus of decreasing cholesterol.
Researchers carried out a study, looking at the differences between walking the course and riding the golf carts. Those golfers who walked were found to have significantly improved their body’s health. Today’s modern golf course can extend in length to between three to four miles and the average player will spend up to 4 hours playing 18 holes.
In the study those players who rode around the course did not show any changes to their overall health conditions.
A round of golf has been compared to spending 45 minutes in the gym, if the golfer walks the course this can be equalled to a high level of fitness in an aerobics session.
However, having compared the health benefits to that of an indoor gym session, there is nothing that can compete with the experience of an outdoor sport. Play when the sun is warming, you will find your senses are heightened to the beauty of the lush green grass, this is definitely one easy way to lower any stress levels you may be under.
Golf can break down barriers, everyone is equal; it all comes down to how you play. The golf course is an excellent place to meet and make new friends, especially if you are walking the course. Never forget either many business dealings are handled during a round of golf. Your career prospects can certainly take a boost by playing with the boss, note: sometimes it is advantageous to take a few extra strokes on a couple of holes!
Your round of golf, regardless of whom you are playing with, promotes peace, tranquillity and a stress free environment. This can only be highly beneficial to your overall health. Surprisingly studies found that your body’s well being is not affected by the outcome of the result in your golf score. Just playing the sport is enough to aid your physical condition.
Many courses nowadays are encouraging golfers to walk; the damage done to the fairways by the golf carts can take a very long time to heal. So for the health of your golf course and your own, try walking round. You may be very surprised at the results.
