Everyone knows that walking is the most fundamental form of all exercise programs. Therefore, it makes sense that walking a golf course with a push cart would be considered beneficial to your health. However, this has not always been the case. Due to the start-and-stop nature during a round, many have argued that walking with a push cart does not contribute significantly to an exercise program. I would suggest that these people have never tried walking eighteen holes in less than four hours. Essentially, you are taking a 4-5 mile walk every time you play eighteen holes. Moreover, the course includes many elevation changes up and down, which further enhances the benefits of the activity. Researcher Gi Magnusson calculates that four hours of playing golf (walking) is comparable to a 45-minute fitness class.
The health benefits of golf are also highlighted in various studies conducted worldwide. Researchers in Sweden found that walking golf equates to 40 to 70 percent of the intensity of a maximum aerobic workout, assuming you are walking 18 holes. In another study cited, cardiologist Dr. Edward A. Palank’s research showed that walking golfers reduced their levels of bad cholesterol while maintaining steady levels of good cholesterol; the control group of riding golfers did not show such positive results. As David Fay of the USGA has written, "We strongly believe that walking is the most enjoyable way to play golf and that the use of carts is detrimental to the game. This negative trend needs to be stopped now before it becomes accepted that riding in a cart is the way to play golf."
Not to sound funny, but walking a course gets you closer to the golf course. Using a push cart across the terrain offers a totally different experience compared to hopping into a regular golf cart. I have found that I learn more about a golf course when I walk it rather than ride it. Walking with a push cart allows you to appreciate the nuances of a golf course that simply aren't visible from a golf cart. In just the last few years, golf push carts have been revitalized. The baby boomers are retiring and trying to stay in shape, as well as the rest of the nation becoming increasingly health-conscious. Using a push cart is much easier than trying to pull a cart or lug a golf bag around the golf course. The new walking golf carts are not like your dad's old aluminum tripod with hard plastic wheels. Today, push carts feature tires that resemble bicycle tires, allowing you to easily walk the golf course. Additionally, there are many golf cart accessories that enhance your round. Attachments for a water bottle, scorecard, umbrella, and even a cell phone are available to create a customized golf cart that helps you enjoy the game.
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