Golf: Total Body Fitness
Exercise to Get Fit and Boost Health
Playing golf helps to raise general fitness levels by exercising and strengthening a variety of muscle groups throughout the body, including both the cardio and skeletal muscles. By raising heart-beat rate, they contribute to improved heart health and lower risk of heart disease.
Golfing: Muscles Worked
Golfing workouts are also useful for muscle-development, as they strengthen and develop the the hip flexor muscles flexible (the iliacus and the psoas major); develop the quads (vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis and the rectus femoris); and the hamstring muscle tissue (biceps femoris, vastus latoralis and semimembranous).
Golfing: Body Fitness Benefits
Golfing workouts improve muscle flexibility and coordination, and help to raise resting metabolism.
Golfing Workouts: Calories and Diet
Exercise routines involving Golfing burn a reasonable number of calories. When combined with a calorie-controlled diet, they help us to reduce weight and keep a healthy body-fat percent.
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