Looking for an excuse to squeeze in a round of golf? How about because swinging a club can help improve your health?
The folks at the Think Golf blog have put together a list of several health benefits associated with playing golf:
-- Golf helps your heart and your waistline: A day on the fairways can be a boon to your cardiovascular health. The exertion of swinging, and simply walking from hole to hole, is good for your heart. You also can work up a lot of perspiration, which boosts your metabolism and can help you shed pounds. For optimal results, skip the golf cart.
-- Take your vitamins: Vitamin D, to be precise. Your body is able to generate it from sunshine, which you’ll get plenty of while you’re traversing the course. Vitamin D builds bone strength and is good for the blood. Just remember the sunscreen.
-- Sound sleep: Regular exercise can improve your slumber, and a good night’s sleep is necessary for the body to make repairs. Golf can provide a workout that helps you fall asleep faster, leading to a sleep that is deep and restful.
-- Meeting people is easy: Golf is a game that allows for plenty of social interaction, which the Think Golf blog calls a key benefit: “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.”
Convinced? Then give LinRick Golf Course & Pro Shop a call at (803) 754-6331, or visit http://www.richlandcountyrecreation.com/linrick.php.
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