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The lifestyle divide is obvious. If its not an enriching activity (or something you genuinely enjoy), its just a fad exercise to go with a fad diet. I've been
by lob_it 4y ago
The lifestyle divide is obvious. If its not an enriching activity (or something you genuinely enjoy), its just a fad exercise to go with a fad diet.
I've been enjoying golf for 3 decades now and skipped the gym and other sports. I still embrace it like the 1st day.
Golf is unique though. It takes a genius to break their own body with such a beautiful sport :)
- nradov 4y agoGolf can be a fun activity, but it doesn't really build much functional muscle strength or cardiovascular fitness. Most golf pros who stay on the tour for a while find it necessary to additional training to keep their bodies working well.
- lob_it 4y agoRecreational golfing is much more relaxing. I can chase personal goals while enjoying every minute of it. We're all aware of Tiger blowing out a knee, but some stories coming out of the LPGA with pros living with excruciating pain from a relatively early age is just absurd: Michelle Wie's interview this year with the statement of not being able to pickup her own child at times did not make sense. https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/05/26/lpga-michelle-wie-west-u-s-womens-open-step-away/ https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/05/26/lpga-michelle-wie-w... There are a few more golfers in the LPGA with back injuries in their 20's, knowing they only have one back (J. Korda this week for example). I saw a Seve Ballesteros documentary about his severe back pains on VHS and have fortunately avoided pushing past the breaking point for a few extra yards. As a technology native, golf has always felt amazing with both hands. Even my glutes grew up my back without trying as well... Provided you know your own body :) Effortless energy is a breath of fresh air. Not many sports have that.