Health Benefits of Golf
The benefits of activity and exercise are well known and many peoples’ idea of exercise may be strenuous keep fit regimes, such as frequent visits to the gym which can sometimes become a chore. Alternatively running around the streets can become monotonous quite apart from the possible inhalation of pollution from car exhausts. One solution to keeping fit while enjoying a pastime or hobby is to take up golf. This seemingly sedate game is in fact a way of getting a full body workout, controlling weight, improving health and building muscle.
Cardiovascular Workout
The heart and cardiovascular system gain immeasurably from activity that works up a bit of a sweat and results in a slight breathlessness. It is estimated that a round of golf uses up around 300 calories in a person weighing 150lbs, playing for an hour and carrying golf clubs. Using a golf cart the same round will burn about 230 calories. Metabolism is speeded up enabling faster weight loss and cholesterol is subsequently lowered assisting the process.
A practice session on the driving range will burn up around 200 calories an hour as well as preparing for the golf course. Research suggests that burning 2,500 calories a week can substantially reduce the risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Weight Bearing Exercises & Vitamin D
The importance of practising regular weight bearing exercises in order to maintain a healthy body frame cannot be over emphasized . Carrying golf clubs is a perfect way of incorporating weight bearing exercise into a game of golf. A properly balanced double strap configuration will protect the back and shoulders while carrying a bag of golf clubs. This kind of exercise is excellent for strengthening bones, helping to prevent bone degeneration such as osteoporosis, and creating long lean muscle mass which will support the skeleton.
Our bodies derive much needed Vitamin D 'the sunshine vitamin' from rays of sunlight while outdoors. During an enjoyable round of golf the body can absorb these rays contributing to strong bones, regulated phosphorus and calcium in the blood, and assisted growth of skin cells.
Positive Psychological Health
Activities like golf encourage a good night of deeper, longer sleep giving the body time to repair and rejuvenate itself. A restful nights’ sleep will promote a sense of well-being allowing a refreshed feeling on waking.
Golf is a social game with constant opportunities to meet new friends, promoting good mental health. Due to physical and psychological factors it is believed that golf can lengthen life expectancy by 5 or 6 years.
Golf Division offer a wide range of men's, women's and juniors golf equipment including golf clubs, golf balls, golf bags, waterproof and windproof clothing, carts and even clever gadgets like the GPS Rangefinder.
