Why You Should Golf More-
The Health Benefits Of Golf
Playing golf isn’t just fun, it has a load of health benefits!
There are so many physical, mental, and social benefits of playing golf.
Continue reading to learn about the physical, mental, and social health benefits of playing golf.
Sunshine Vitamin
Getting out in the sun can make your vitamin D levels increase. Vitamin D, or the “sunshine vitamin”, is known for helping protect against osteoporosis, cancer, depression, heart attacks, and even strokes.
Increases Activity
Getting outside on that lovely green course promotes an active lifestyle. This increased level of activity can increase life expectancy, improve sleep quality, and reduce your risk of cancer. Being outside can also help us relax, reduce stress, cortisol levels, and muscle tension.
Brain Health
After moderate-to-vigorous physical activity adults can have reduced short term feelings of anxiety. Children ages 6 to 13 also reap some rewards. The health benefits for them are improved thinking or cognition. Moving regularly can help you stay sharp in your thinking, learning, and judgement as you age.
Slow The Loss Of Bone Density
Engaging in aerobic, muscle strengthening, and bone strengthening movement can slow the loss of bone density as you age. Keeping muscles, joints, and bones healthy can allow you to do daily activities and be physically active so you can golf more.
Strengthen Mental Capacities
Studies have shown that going out in nature may help restore and strengthen our mental capacities, and can even improve focus and attention.
Social Connection
Golf is a great way to be with good company, and yes it has health benefits! Here are some benefits of social connection:
- Being social can improve your mood
- Having a strong community can give you a sense of safety, belonging, and security
- “Social support may have indirect effects on health through enhanced mental health, by reducing the impact of stress, or by fostering a sense of meaning and purpose in life”
- Emotional support can enhance your psychological well-being which can lead to reducing unhealthy behaviors and physical health
Arthritis And Other Rheumatic Conditions
Engaging in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity can help with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions that affect your joints. Aerobic and muscle strengthening movements may help you manage pain more effectively.
Longer Life
Having an active routine may reduce your risk of dying early from heart disease and some cancers.
Golf is a great way to get active physically and mentally. Consult with your doctor on how you can engage in physical activity safely and to your benefit.
This article is not meant to replace doctors visits, medical attention, etc. consult with your doctor to find what works best for you and your health.
