Golfing Holidays – Get Prepared

You wouldn’t go on a climbing holiday, ski holiday or trek without preparing yourself first. So what about golfing holidays? Golf has a leisurely, laid back image – a sport for the retired. But more and more players are treating the sport like a sport and even senior players need to prepare their bodies for golfing holidays.

Preparing for golfing holidays

If you succeed as a golfing pro, as Tiger Woods proves, it can be an incredibly lucrative sport and as a game it has become more competitive in recent years. Players are getting fitter and leaner. And if you go on regular golfing holidays, chances are you will be a seasoned golfer who is used to walking several miles a day on the fairways. But even if you are a beginner, you should still look after your body before you go embark on golfing holidays.

Training for golfing holidays

Golf is a fantastic sport for the older players, and you can reach 70% high intensity exercise playing 18-holes. But playing golf can result in injury or aches and pains if you swing too hard or have poor posture. Before you go embark on golfing holidays, there are exercises you can do to help cope with general wear and tear and make the most of your golfing holiday.

Training for Older Golfers

You don’t have to be a top athlete or young to stretch – yet stretching is a major factor that can help improve your game and control back pain. Yoga and Pilates are all popular activities to help improve muscle strength and endurance and reduce the risk of injury. Golfing holidays in resorts across America and Europe are often fully equipped with gyms and spas to help complement your game.

Lifestyle choice – Golfing holidays

Going on golfing holidays as opposed to the regular beach holiday is very much a lifestyle choice. If you are retired, it’s a positive way to indulge in the game you love, keep active and be sociable. Improving flexibility and fitness is invaluable for the older generations. Golfing holidays can help improve balance and co-ordination – vital in everyday life. Research shows a ‘use it or lose it’ approach to your body and fitness is vital for your health. For a high quality lifestyle, golfing holidays could be just the ticket. The benefits of golfing holidays reach far beyond the golf course. So if you are thinking about taking up a leisure activity in your retirement, check out the golfing holidays across Europe and the States.

Flying Golfer Holidays offer a personalised service to golfers who wish to travel abroad on golf holidays. To find out more about arranging your ideal golf holiday in Portugal, Spain or USA, please call Flying Golfer Holidays and speak to our expert and knowledgeable staff. Find out more about the destinations, hotels, villas and the golf courses on offer, telephone: 01572 812349 or email: info@flyinggolferholidays.co.uk

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