These are the incredible benefits of golf – 05/12/2019

"Many doctors often recommend that patients swim or bike, but golf is also beneficial.", Says Fernando Jara Sánchez, head of trauma at Hospital 12 de Octubre.

One of the main advantages of golf is its low physical demand. where, beyond concentration and purpose, only the will to walk and socialize is necessary. He has a very low injury ratewhich, if they occur, are due to sudden movements or lack of heating. Therefore, say the professionals consulted, it is recommended for all ages, especially for people over 65 or patients requiring recovery from neurodegenerative diseases.

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Walk and help the body

As a "low-intensity" sport, both dynamic and static, and practiced outdoors, it is generallyeal for patients with cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological and musculoskeletal diseases", Describes Dolores Masiá Mondéjar, cardiologist responsible for the sports cardiology service IMED Levante.

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As accurate, Every day this sport is practiced, a distance of seven to ten kilometers is covered. With proper cardiovascular training "you can walk the length of the field and stay physically fit for four to five hours without losing the level of coordination necessary for a good match," adds the professional member of the Foundation. Spanish heart

Risk reduction

Andrew Murray of the University of Edinburgh has published several studies in which he points out that Golf practice can extend the life of five yearsand explains that the risk of fractures is reduced by 68%, diabetes by 40%, cardiovascular disease by 35% and people with depression or senile dementia by 30%.

This expert in golf and health He has calculated that playing on an 18-hole course and walking from 11,000 to 17,000 steps involves an energy expenditure of 1,200 calories.. Those who only want to hit the ball and choose to change the green using an electric car also burn 600 calories.

Benefits for the heart and muscles

Among the benefits, quotes Dr. Masiá "control of body weight, increase of good cholesterol, improvement of blood pressure and prevention of osteoporosis"

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By oxygenating the blood too the synthesis of vitamin D is improved, who is helped by practicing outdoors.

Each stroke performed is an exercise for the muscles of the legs and arms, which Helps tone members and improve flexibility of these limbs and chest and abdominals.

However, especially in thefrom 65 years oldwe must pay attention to sudden or poorly executed movements.

"Golf is a technical sport, with a long process of learning.If you learn without a teacher, you can have injuries caused by two factors: poor grip (a way to grab the club) and a swing (movement when the ball is hit), which can cause lumbar spine problems, "warns Ignacio Guerras. Traumatologist and President of the Madrid Golf Federation.

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Social sport and concentration

Golf practice also has a important component of socializationIt's a sport in which you compete more than yourself versus other rivals, which makes the conversation flow for hours.

In fact, many businesses tend to close their doors on the greens, where each party observes chivalrous spirit, honesty, and patience.

The ability to concentrate on each shot is a benefit to mental health, because all the attention is on a task: how to hit the ball with the ideal shot.

These factors are recommended for retirees. "Golf is great for mental balance and will be even more so in the future.We are going into a society with a lot of retirees with free time, and this time has to be filled in. It's there that golf is a recommended activity, "says trauma specialist Alfonso del Corral.

Against mental illness

The practice of this sport too It helps fight and slow down neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Jacinto Garbajosa, a player with a disability of 8 years, said at one of the meetings of the Royal Spanish Federation "that for diseases like mine, a sport of sensations such as golf is the only thing I can do. "Ideal Activity", has helped get out of this disorder through physical exercise and at a concentration requiring something as simple and complex as dropping a small white ball into a hole.

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Source: The Vanguardia

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