Golf is a Good Investment for Your Health

Golf can be a good investment for your health, according to a new study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. The death rate for golfers is 40 per cent lower than for other people of the same sex, age and socioeconomic status, which correspond to a 5 year increase in life expectancy. Golfers with a low handicap are the safest.

Skip the gym and enjoy a game of golf instead. Afterall, it is good for your physical and mental health. Ask any avid golfer… Are you looking for a weight loss program that won’t keep you stuck in a sweaty gym or taking the same walk around your neighborhood? Do you want to add a little weight training to your cardio workout? Does adding natural vitamin D to your diet, better sleep to your night time and finding new friends interest you? Take a swing at a golf course and all this, and more, could be yours.

If you care about you health, then you gotta play golf! Seriously, there are many health benefits of playing golf including:

Cardiovascular workout – Any activity that leaves you slightly short of breath and works up a bit of a sweat is great for your cardiovascular system, or heart. In addition to lowering harmful cholesterol, it also helps speed up your metabolism, making weight loss easier. A round of golf burns about 300 calories in a 150 pound individual who plays for 1 hour while carrying clubs. If you choose to ride in a cart, the same round of golf will burn only 230 calories. The driving range burns about 200 calories per hour.

Proper exercise – Weight Bearing exercises are great for your bones. Weight bearing exercises two to three times a week can create long, lean muscle mass, which helps support a strong skeleton. This type of exercise can also help prevent bone degeneration, including osteoporosis. To include weight bearing in your golf game, carry your clubs. A great option to release stress on your shoulders is a double strapped golf bag.

Plenty of Vitamin D – This vitamin is essential for strong bones, it regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. Vitamin D also helps regulate the growth of skin cells. While you can eat some foods that are high in vitamin D, your body can actually make all of this vitamin it needs just by catching some rays outside. So go outside, take a walk around the links and let your body do its work.

Sleep Better – Study after study has shown that regular exercise increases the positives that sleep brings. You’ll fall asleep faster and remain in a deep sleep for a longer period of time with regular exercise, which includes activities like golf. Sleep is important because it allows time for your muscles to repair themselves. Playing a round of golf by day will likely increase the quality of your restfulness by night.

Find New Friends – Golf is a social game. There’s plenty of time to chat with new friends and get to know new ones. Making friends increases endorphins, which helps mental outlook and an overall feeling of well being. Studies have shown that seniors that remain social and friendly live up to six years longer than those that don’t. So, get out there! Grab your clubs and balls, set out to the golf course and enjoy a day in the sun. Before starting any workout regimen, make sure you are healthy enough by checking with your doctor.

One particular course your going to want to check out is the Sandpiper Golf Resort in Harrison Mills, B.C. Canadian course designer Russ Olsen has done an amazing job of taking advantage of the spectacular water and mountain vistas when designing this masterpiece. There are a number of outstanding holes, but one of the best is the 486-yard, par 5 fifteenth. The footprint of the legendary Sasquatch guards the green on this signature hole.

The scenery is so breath-taking that your first time around the course you may find it distracting! Sandpiper's manicured layout and easy walk-ability combines brilliantly with the areas rugged beauty...creating an unforgettable golf experience. The par 72 course runs 6,500 yards from the black tees, and is "soft spike only" to preserve the immaculate condition of the greens. The Pro Shop is staffed with friendly and knowledgeable people offering all the latest designer golf apparel and equipment. Locker rooms and shower facilities are available for you convenience.

Nestled in a centuries-old forest of Douglas Firs and surrounded by the West's most idyllic golf course, Rowena's is the perfect escape. Here, indulgence is a way of life. You'll find it in the tasteful tranquility that surrounds you and feel it in the attentive service that sets us apart. Savour our unique West Coast cuisine. Share cocktails on the lawn. Challenge the links at Sandpiper Golf Club, or surrender to an afternoon of aromatherapy with the visiting masseuse.

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http://www.sandpipergolfclub.com