Golf: the frustrating and time consuming past-time of the wealthy. Not considered a sport for some and more often considered a leisure activity, I would still argue that it is definitely a good workout. I find that I can sweat as much in golf as I do hiking up a mountain. Maybe it is because my handicap is too high to count, but I still stand by the fact that this sport can be a good workout.
Next time you golf, try the following:
• Walk the course – each course is 18 holes and the average course is at least 5000 yards of distance. That is 5000 yards of walking, not taking into account the slopes and inclines on the course. That is converted to be almost 5KM, they make running races of this distance
• Take a practice swing before each shot – that is one extra swing for each shot you make, assuming that you average in the 90’s for score, that is equivalent to doing 90 extra repetitions during your 4 hour excursion
• Alcohol – you wouldn't bring a beer into a gym, so don't have one on the golf course. Drink water and you won't be consuming calories, but burning them instead.
• Regular swing – Par on a course is 72, this score is achievable if you are on the PGA. However, most of us score much higher then par and each swing is a set of compound exercises that activate muscles in your hips, back, legs, core, arms and shoulders. Try 72 repetitions of any exercise that uses all these muscle groups without breaking a sweat
So the next time you're out on the greens, work on your handicap while working out.
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