Golf Fitness

then there the other side of the coin: diet...
is there any particular diet for golfers my core fit golfing frens?

Complex carbs instead of simple carbs. Think wholemeal bread, oats etc. Commercial cereals too much sugar liao.

Replace sugar with honey. Omega-3 oils good for joint "lubrication"

Nuts, dried fruit, chicken breast etc.

Of course, eat in moderation ;-)

Diet n exercise goes hand in hand ... Input vs output ... Seriously is golf considered an exercise??

TRX....

Although wholemeal bread or oats seems healthy to everyone, but we hv to look deeper into nutrition.. Grains and Gluten does harm your gut health (digestive tract) and also your neuro transmitter (your brain function)..

That's why in F1 Grand Prix Teams, most of them have stop their drivers to consume them as it triggers the brain respond. That's why Kids with Austism or Down Syndrome are told to remove gluten and grains out of them as it triggers their behavior, like e.g (it changes their mood in general when they are on such food).

shimizu.toruk wrote:

Complex carbs instead of simple carbs. Think wholemeal bread, oats etc. Commercial cereals too much sugar liao.

Replace sugar with honey. Omega-3 oils good for joint "lubrication"

Nuts, dried fruit, chicken breast etc.

Of course, eat in moderation ;-)

Well, you are right, nutrition and exercise does work hand in hand... Golf is just a sports, which require better skill set and also good physical condition to improve your game.

pippin wrote:

Diet n exercise goes hand in hand ... Input vs output ... Seriously is golf considered an exercise??

pippin wrote:

Diet n exercise goes hand in hand ... Input vs output ... Seriously is golf considered an exercise??

ever since i hv taken up golf i hv definitely put on more weight! lol.....

lla23 wrote:

Although wholemeal bread or oats seems healthy to everyone, but we hv to look deeper into nutrition.. Grains and Gluten does harm your gut health (digestive tract) and also your neuro transmitter (your brain function)..

That's why in F1 Grand Prix Teams, most of them have stop their drivers to consume them as it triggers the brain respond. That's why Kids with Austism or Down Syndrome are told to remove gluten and grains out of them as it triggers their behavior, like e.g (it changes their mood in general when they are on such food).

shimizu.toruk wrote:

Complex carbs instead of simple carbs. Think wholemeal bread, oats etc. Commercial cereals too much sugar liao.

Replace sugar with honey. Omega-3 oils good for joint "lubrication"

Nuts, dried fruit, chicken breast etc.

Of course, eat in moderation ;-)

Ahh bro, you seem pretty knowledgeable in this area. So what would be considered good alternatives to these conventional foods?

I'm asking coz I genuinely wanna know :-)

I see, well, there's many factors to look at when u start putting on weight, like in general, your lifestyle might have changed and cause your metabolism to slow down..Food also plays a big role too

jeffman88 wrote:

pippin wrote:

Diet n exercise goes hand in hand ... Input vs output ... Seriously is golf considered an exercise??

ever since i hv taken up golf i hv definitely put on more weight! lol.....

Well, it really depends, becos everyone is different in terms of nutrition... that's why acustomize on nutrition is impt..

shimizu.toruk wrote:

lla23 wrote:

Although wholemeal bread or oats seems healthy to everyone, but we hv to look deeper into nutrition.. Grains and Gluten does harm your gut health (digestive tract) and also your neuro transmitter (your brain function)..

That's why in F1 Grand Prix Teams, most of them have stop their drivers to consume them as it triggers the brain respond. That's why Kids with Austism or Down Syndrome are told to remove gluten and grains out of them as it triggers their behavior, like e.g (it changes their mood in general when they are on such food).

shimizu.toruk wrote:

Complex carbs instead of simple carbs. Think wholemeal bread, oats etc. Commercial cereals too much sugar liao.

Replace sugar with honey. Omega-3 oils good for joint "lubrication"

Nuts, dried fruit, chicken breast etc.

Of course, eat in moderation ;-)

Ahh bro, you seem pretty knowledgeable in this area. So what would be considered good alternatives to these conventional foods?

I'm asking coz I genuinely wanna know :-)

i remember reading LKY gave up golf which he thought was good exercise esp hitting hundreds of balls at the range r playing 4 hrs 18-holes, till his daughter advised him to start jogging and quit smoking... i still harbor hope that golf will gimme the necessary workout in an otherwise singaporean sedentary lifestyle

Well, there's far more better ways to improve your weight management..

jeffman88 wrote:

i remember reading LKY gave up golf which he thought was good exercise esp hitting hundreds of balls at the range r playing 4 hrs 18-holes, till his daughter advised him to start jogging and quit smoking... i still harbor hope that golf will gimme the necessary workout in an otherwise singaporean sedentary lifestyle

jeffman88 wrote:

i remember reading LKY gave up golf which he thought was good exercise esp hitting hundreds of balls at the range r playing 4 hrs 18-holes, till his daughter advised him to start jogging and quit smoking... i still harbor hope that golf will gimme the necessary workout in an otherwise singaporean sedentary lifestyle

it will if u jog while carrying/with trolley ur golf bag for 18 holes...

jeffman88 wrote:

i remember reading LKY gave up golf which he thought was good exercise esp hitting hundreds of balls at the range r playing 4 hrs 18-holes, till his daughter advised him to start jogging and quit smoking... i still harbor hope that golf will gimme the necessary workout in an otherwise singaporean sedentary lifestyle

Compare this:

Ride a buggy for 18holes vs walking all 18 holes.

It is obvious which of the above gives a better workout.

On a personal note, the first time I played walking golf at RJCC, I was out of breathe after holes 1,2,3 and 4. The steep climbs really took the wind out of me.

It was that experience which motivated me to buy a membership there. I was at 90kg to begin with and after 6 months, I was able to maintain my weight at 84 to 85kg. This OS's achieved through consistent play (at least 2 18 hole rounds per week) and a healthier diet n lifestyle.

Because of golf, I reduced my alcohol consumption. I sleep before 10pm because of morning Tee off. I drink 3x as much water too.

However, if I have to also make up my mind to resist the temptations that golf offers; post game beer, isotonic beverages n pub visits after the game (if playing in the afternoon). I tell myself that I must not be a follower, and instead, should attempt to influence others to commit to a healthier lifestyle.

I still do the occassional beer n pub session but I try to avoid whenever possible.

To some (or maybe most of you), this may seem like a boring life, but to each his own. I love my morning walking golf n this lifestyle of mine helps me in enjoying my game 3 to 4x a week. In fact, I can even walk 36 holes a day! My record was 72 holes in 2 days!

Eeeh walking is more suitable for pple who play it straight?

I believe cardio training is essential

I run almost daily ... Swim weekly... Range 2 times a week just so tat I can keep the drinking after golf!

pippin wrote:

Eeeh walking is more suitable for pple who play it straight?

I believe cardio training is essential

I run almost daily ... Swim weekly... Range 2 times a week just so tat I can keep the drinking after golf!

Wow....

hardrock wrote:

pippin wrote:

Eeeh walking is more suitable for pple who play it straight?

I believe cardio training is essential

I run almost daily ... Swim weekly... Range 2 times a week just so tat I can keep the drinking after golf!

Wow....

no wonder you can't catch me eh?

pippin wrote:

hardrock wrote:

pippin wrote:

Eeeh walking is more suitable for pple who play it straight?

I believe cardio training is essential

I run almost daily ... Swim weekly... Range 2 times a week just so tat I can keep the drinking after golf!

Wow....

no wonder you can't catch me eh?

U sure?

Guys there is another form of fitness workouts that are tailored for non impact. This is done on the deep end of a swimming pool. Great for cardio and overall fitness training on all levels.

Www.deepwaterworkout.com

I'll be joining the instructors course thats coming soon. Let me know if you have qns

so long as the intent is not such its fine. happy training folks...

bigrockshow wrote:

Guys there is another form of fitness workouts that are tailored for non impact. This is done on the deep end of a swimming pool. Great for cardio and overall fitness training on all levels.

Www.deepwaterworkout.com

I'll be joining the instructors course thats coming soon. Let me know if you have qns

Wah this is interesting. Thanks for sharing

I always felt that you do not play golf to keep fit. Instead you have to keep yourself fit to play golf and to reduce injuries as well.

Are there any golf-centric workouts that anyone is doing currently? care to share?

I've got friends who do pilates to increase their core strength... but to the effectiveness, i'm not so sure.

pippin wrote:

bigrockshow wrote:

Guys there is another form of fitness workouts that are tailored for non impact. This is done on the deep end of a swimming pool. Great for cardio and overall fitness training on all levels.

Www.deepwaterworkout.com

I'll be joining the instructors course thats coming soon. Let me know if you have qns

Wah this is interesting. Thanks for sharing

no worries! i have actually injured my back before during NS. This is the reason why i decided on this exercise. it gives me the flexibility that i'm looking for

pippin wrote:

Eeeh walking is more suitable for pple who play it straight?

I believe cardio training is essential
I run almost daily ... Swim weekly... Range 2 times a week just so tat I can keep the drinking after golf!

Wow...impressive!
Must learn fm u liao.
Goin start swimmg & back cycling.