Every sport has certain health benefits. The same goes for golf - a sport known to be for the elite. Here are the 5 effects of golf on the players’ health. Let's figure out what they are!
1. Increase cardiac health
The Norwegian Golf Federation (NGF) found that during an18-hole golf course, a player would have an average heart rate of 100 beats per minute, over a period of two to five hours. All exercises, including golf, helps to boost the blood circulation to your heart. This would reduce the risk of stroke and diabetes, as well as have a positive impact on blood pressure and can potentially lower the levels of harmful cholesterol.
2. Help with weight loss
The Norwegian Golf Federation (NGF) has proven that a male golfer burns about 2,500 kCal and female golfer burns about 1,500 kCal in an 18-hole course. Although there is no confirmation that playing golf can lead to losing weight, it can burn calories and support weight loss.
3. Improve sleep quality
The combination of the walking exercise and the fresh air can improve sleep quality and beneficially affect your health. Regular exercising helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. In addition, good sleep helps your muscles rest and recover.
4. Improve memory and mental health
Mental health directly affects physical health. An optimistic mind will contribute to a healthy body. If your daily routine leaves you with little time to spend with nature, golfing is a helpful activity.
The space to practice and play golf are mostly outdoors and have fresh air. Therefore, playing golf regularly will bring a sense of relaxation. Moving in the golf course also helps you breathe fresh air from the trees, thus increasing the release of endorphins.
5. Increase cerebral blood circulation
Golfing requires you to focus on getting the ball into the correct hole. Therefore, the playing process is also a brain training session, which would slow down the aging process of your body. Combining these movement groups helps you increase flexibility in daily life.
These are the information on the health benefits of playing golf. We hope it has helped you somewhat gain a better understanding of this sport and become motivated to join the game!
