Benefits of golf for body and mind

Maybe you've been toying with the idea of getting into golf for a while. Or maybe you even tried it years ago and have been thinking about taking up the sport again more often lately? Maybe you are just missing a little push, for example, do you already know all the benefits of playing golf? If there's one thing we in the province of Malaga know about, it's the benefits of golf, because, with more than 70 golf courses, we have plenty of opportunities to prove them. No wonder the Costa del Sol has been nicknamed the Costa del Golf! Many people are surprised, but in fact, golf is one of the sports that bring the greatest benefits to our physical and mental health. In the following article, we will tell you about some of them.

Several studies from the University of Edinburgh have found that golf can extend life expectancy by up to five years. Concrete benefits are seen in the heart, muscles and also in the prevention of mental illness. In addition, golf is one of the sports that can be played at a low physical intensity and can therefore be adapted to all age groups, which also keeps the injury rate very low.

It is estimated that players walk about 10 kilometres in about 4 or 5 hours on a golf day, which means an energy expenditure of about 1200 calories. This leads us directly to the next item in the list of benefits from playing golf: weight control. You exercise without suffering from too much effort!

Another benefit of golf is that it tones muscles and improves flexibility. The movements a golfer must perform while playing particularly tone the muscles of the torso: arms, back, chest and abdomen while providing improved flexibility.

Concentration is an essential aspect that every golfer who wants to play well should master. The ability to concentrate on each shot benefits the player's mental health as all attention is focused on one task: hitting the ball in the most efficient way. Just as golfers train to improve their swing, they also need to learn to enhance and maintain their concentration at key moments in the game. For this reason, most golf academies on the Costa del Sol teach their students' concentration techniques and strategy on the course.

One of the main benefits of golf is socialisation. It is a sport where you compete more against yourself than against other rivals, which encourages the flow of conversation and the strengthening of relationships between players over several hours. This is why golf also has a reputation for contributing to "business deals", as during the game players get to know each other and observe skills such as honesty or patience in their colleagues.

Playing sport outdoors, surrounded by an impressive natural landscape, coupled with the "sociability" factor, probably results in the greatest advantage of playing golf: the effect of anti-stress therapy. After all, what more could you ask for at a time like this?

Do you want to promote your health and have a great time at the same time? Then there's nothing better than putting the benefits of golf to the test on a relaxing holiday on the Costa del Golf! With first-class golf courses, dream beaches and an irresistible range of leisure activities, the province of Malaga has everything golf lovers could wish for. Relax on your next holiday, have fun and enjoy your next golf game!

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