Exercise for Senior Golfers

"Exercise is the key not only to physical health, but to peace of mind." - Nelson Mandela

Importance of Exercise

The importance of exercise is highly recommended by the World Health Organisation, professionals in all areas of the health sector and the fitness industry. On a personal level, we all have some understanding of the benefits of exercise.

For senior golfers, the importance of exercise cannot be understated. If you stay fit and flexible golf is a lifelong sport. Being of good health, adds metaphorical gold in one’s senior years.

Benefits of Exercise for All

• Improves cognitive functions.

• It wakens the body and is uplifting for the spirit.

• Strengthens social ties.

• Delays the onset of dementia.

• Helps one cope with health issues.

• Reduces the risk of falls.

• Helps flexibility and endurance.

• Lowers the risk of heart disease.

6 Exercises to include in your own personalised program.

• Stretching

• Squats

• Walking

• Modified Push-ups

• Modified Sit-ups

• Lunges

YouTube Influencers I Follow

Stretching; Tone & Tighten. For People Who Aren’t Flexible, (8.02)

Squats and Lunges; Physiotherapist Shey Vazir. Physio Reveals: 5 science-backed exercises. (13.41)

Walking: Leslie Sanson; Walk at Home. (Various times to suit your program)

Modified Push-ups & Sit-ups; Chris Powell. The Workout (2011) level 1. (15.02)

My Customised Exercise Program

There are many YouTubers who provide worthwhile exercise programs, you may already have your own favourites. I have customised my exercise program to include elements of all 6 exercises starting with stretches, following the full routine by Tone Tighten. The other 5 exercises I mix and match depending on time and mood. My exercise time varies between 30 to 45 minutes, 3 times weekly, the other 2 I visit the driving range or the golf course. I include weights most exercise days and rotate stretching routines with other Tubers. Weekends are for social activities.

Build your own customised exercise program to suit your own life situation.

Golf Drills

Drills I include in my exercise routine, these are to imbed muscle memory for

elements of the swing. I will go into more detail in a future post.

Why Exercise?

The benefits of exercise are proven scientifically, and in many, very personal ways.

The joy of movement and mental well-being are treasures beyond value.

Stay healthy, have fun out there.