Some Health Benefits of Playing Golf (...and a good swing).

(Illustrative Only)

Sometimes you go to the
actual course and
sometimes you just 
hang out at the beach. 

I like both places so here
is some info...

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Golf is a sport that gets you outdoors, breathing fresh air, walking on perfectly cut grass, socializing with friends, and occasionally yelling “FORE!” at complete strangers. More and more people are getting into golf because of the lifestyle benefits it provides. At its core, the game is simple: hit a tiny ball with a stick toward an even tinier hole that somehow becomes impossible to find the moment you’re standing over a three-foot putt.

From a fitness standpoint, golf can actually be great for your health, especially if you walk the course instead of riding around like golf royalty in a cart. Walking several miles while carrying or pushing clubs burns a surprising number of calories. The best part is that it doesn’t feel like exercise — at least not until hole 14 when you realize your legs are negotiating terms with you. Unlike the gym, where you stare at a wall while suffering on a treadmill, golf distracts you with sunshine, trees, ducks, and the constant hope that “this next shot is definitely going straight.”

Golf also improves strength, balance, and coordination. Your swing works your core, back, shoulders, and arms, while your patience muscles get an Olympic-level workout after slicing two balls into the water hazard. The sport is also low impact. You’re mostly walking around carrying a little weight, not tackling linebackers or running marathons. Spending time outside can lower stress and improve your mood — unless you four-putt on a par three, in which case you may briefly question your life choices.

Another great part of golf is the people you meet. Golf courses are full of interesting personalities: retired engineers who somehow shoot a 74 every weekend, optimistic beginners who lose 12 balls a round, and at least one guy who gives swing advice nobody asked for.

If you’re interested in improving your golf game by improving your fitness and core strength, send me a message or email me below. While I’m definitely not winning the Masters anytime soon, I can help you work toward fitness goals that may improve your swing, flexibility, balance, and endurance. I charge about $50 an hour, donate around 50% to charity, and use the other 50% for expenses and occasionally a sandwich after training. A couple of sessions and a follow-up a few months later can go a long way toward helping you feel healthier, stronger, and maybe even avoid launching your driver into the nearest pond.muradabel@gmail.com

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This video was sort of interesting. Need to improve that swing! Good points.