5 Ways Golf is the Ideal Exercise

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If the thought of chasing a golf ball around a course seems a little silly to you, you may just be missing out on one of the world’s best forms of exercise. There are many reasons to consider giving golf a try, especially if you are looking for a way to lose weight. Golf is much more than a game, for many it is a pastime, and an outlet that allows them to find relaxation, better peace of mind and better health. Let’s look at just a few things that golf can do for you.

1. Walking. Unless you are using a cart, golf is one of the best forms of exercise you could ask for. You’ll be walking more than 6,000 yards on most courses, which translates into roughly 3.4 miles. The best part is, it won’t really seem like that much because you do get a chance to stop, and you can set your own pace. Just playing golf once a week can offer you a way to easily get fit without even trying.
2. Nothing beats fresh air and sunshine. Why slave away in the gym when you could be out enjoying the sunshine and the fresh air? Golf offers a great reason to get outside and take advantage of the benefits of getting sunlight for melatonin production that can leave you feeling more balanced and help you sleep better. Fresh air will also have a big impact on your overall well being and at the end of your day, chances are you will sleep like a baby.
3. Burning Calories. Due to the fact that you will not only be walking several miles, but pulling a golf cart and actually playing, this is one of the best sports for burning calories. We’ve found a great utility that will help you keep track of how many calories you burn with each outing. The Gmap Pedometer allows you to enter in the golf course where you will be playing and track the entire route. The calorie counting option will take into account how much you weigh and display just how many calories you burned. This is terrific motivation!
4. Friendship. If you are looking to make some new friends, golf is a very social sport that will open up new horizons for you. This is a great way to network with a support system that will help you stay on track with your weight loss goals and you can make some terrific life-long friendships while you are at it.
5. It’s just plain fun. At the end of the day, despite all of these great health benefits, golf is just a lot of fun to play. That means that you’ll be getting exercise without even really knowing it, and you may even find yourself looking forward to your next outing. This contrasts sharply with dragging yourself to the gym for another torture session.

These are just a few of the many health benefits you can reap from playing golf. Give it a try today and see just how much fun you can have and how much better you will feel.

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Posted by Lazy Man on September 9, 2008 in Exercise.

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