How good is golf for injuries....

[Tashyboy]

Seems like GM think golf is good for exercise after all http://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/features/the-game/golf-best-form-exercise-118381

That enclosed photo at the top don't exactly support the fitness idea.

 

[duncan mackie]

Seems like GM think golf is good for exercise after all http://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/features/the-game/golf-best-form-exercise-118381

Did you actually read that article?

Being fair to it, it restricted it's conclusions to reported (or likely) benefits primarily associated with being outdoors and walking; including anxiety and stress. The exercise element being on a par with gardening and yoga...and the latter will be far superior for injury rehab, and future avoidance - obviously when advised by qualified medical opinion.

Golf is an activity that you should get fit for; not one to get you fit. From a physiological perspective it would also be better to 'walk the course' than the walking activity associated with playing - but if you are only going to undertake that activity if playing it obviously has benefit.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

That enclosed photo at the top don't exactly support the fitness idea.

Not the finest golfing physiques out there I must admit. The forum has better specimens of peak physical fitness. OK maybe not

 

[Orikoru]

Did you actually read that article?

Being fair to it, it restricted it's conclusions to reported (or likely) benefits primarily associated with being outdoors and walking; including anxiety and stress. The exercise element being on a par with gardening and yoga...and the latter will be far superior for injury rehab, and future avoidance - obviously when advised by qualified medical opinion.

Golf is an activity that you should get fit for; not one to get you fit. From a physiological perspective it would also be better to 'walk the course' than the walking activity associated with playing - but if you are only going to undertake that activity if playing it obviously has benefit.

Last sentence is key for me. If I wasn't playing golf there is absolutely no chance I would go for a 3.5 to 4 hour walk. Not in this lifetime.