In many instances you hear about women complaining that their husbands play too much golf. But as it turns out, golf is actually good for you, your at least you health. It has been said before that golf is stressful and a “lazy sport,” but this has been proven wrong. Here are some different health benefits that golf actually provides for individuals.

Golf is very good for you heart. It creates a light workout for individuals, allowing for the body to lower harmful cholestrol. It also speeds up the body’s metabolism, allowing for easier weight loss.

Being a light activity and for some people on a daily basis, golf helps promote a restful night’s sleep which is necessary to help muscles repair themselves.

Golf is also healthy for individuals socially. Having friends and making new ones on the golf course helps with an individuals mental outlook and helps individuals have an overall feeling of well being which is necessary in a healthy lifestyle.

Carrying your own golf clubs is also recommeneded when playing golf because weight bearing exercises help creat leaner, longer muscles. Weight bearing exercises also help in preventing bone degeneration.

So remember next time you are out golfing, you are doing more for yourself than improving your golf score.