Menopause-related cardio fitness potentially enhanced by avoiding running and cycling, according to medical advice.
Golf has emerged as a potential exercise choice for women navigating the challenges of menopause. This low-impact sport offers a range of benefits that cater to the physical and mental health needs of women during this life stage.
Firstly, golf promotes mindfulness and stress relief. The act of walking, combined with moments of focus, helps reduce stress and anxiety often experienced during menopause. This mindful walking not only encourages calm but also boosts mindfulness, a crucial aspect often overlooked in exercise routines.
Physically, golf targets key muscle groups such as the glutes, legs, core, and calves. This targeted muscle engagement supports bone density and joint health, both of which become important considerations during menopause when the risk of bone loss increases.
Golf also provides cardiovascular benefits in a safe, low-impact manner. A round of golf involves consistent low-intensity cardiovascular exercise with bursts of higher intensities, making it a suitable exercise option for women facing menopausal challenges.
Mentally, playing golf outdoors fosters connection and mood improvement. Being in nature and engaging socially can help mitigate anxiety and depression linked to menopause.
Dr. Asimah Hanif, a registered GP who works with Staysure as their medical expert, notes that golf may help counteract the disruption in bone remodelling caused by the drop in estrogen levels during menopause. She suggests that golf can provide a safe exercise option for women facing menopausal challenges.
Golf can potentially slow the natural loss of bone density experienced during and after menopause. Moreover, walking a full golf course and pushing a golf cart can serve as light resistance training, strengthening bones and muscles.
Pelvic floor instability can limit available sports for some women, but golf, being a low-impact sport, may still be suitable. Additionally, sitting down and relaxing near the clubhouse during golf play can be beneficial for recovering from exertion during menopause.
In summary, golf benefits menopausal women by enhancing mindfulness and stress relief, supporting bone density and joint health, offering cardiovascular fitness safely, providing mental health benefits, and fostering social connections.
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Dr. Asimah, who has worked in public and private healthcare for nearly 15 years, having graduated from the University of Manchester, emphasises the potential benefits of golf for women during menopause. She encourages women to consider golf as a potential exercise option, without highlighting specific golf bags or exercises within golf.
- Dr. Asimah Hanif, a health and wellness advocate, stresses the potential benefits of golf for women navigating menopause, as it can promote mental health improvemenet and foster social connections.
- In fitness and exercise, golf can offer cardiovascular benefits in a safe, low-impact manner, and target key muscle groups that support bone density and joint health, which are vital concerns during menopause.
- For women's health, golf can potentially slow the natural loss of bone density during and after menopause, and it may still be a suitable sport for those with pelvic floor instability due to its low-impact nature.
