After menopause, many women notice weight gain without changing their diet. At the same time, intense cardio workouts become more demanding, sometimes uncomfortable for the joints. Good news: an activity often considered “very peaceful” hides a real slimming potential. It’s golf!
Golf after menopause: gentle but effective cardio
With the decrease in estrogen, metabolism slows down, muscle mass decreases, and abdominal fat tends to accumulate. In this context, specialists recommend moderate but regular endurance activities, such as brisk walking, known for its positive effects on weight, BMI, and cardiovascular health.
This is where golf stands out. An 18-hole course represents an average of 6 to 8 kilometers, nearly four hours of walking, and over 10,000 steps. This volume is sufficient to meet the physical activity recommendations after 50 years, while remaining accessible.
Studies have also shown that regular golfers have better longevity, highlighting the benefits of this activity on the cardiovascular system. This expenditure is part of the NEAT (energy expenditure related to daily activities), a lever often underestimated but essential for maintaining a stable weight.
Why does this sport slim down the figure after 50?
Practiced at a moderate pace, outdoors, and punctuated by breaks, golf respects the body while effectively engaging it. It preserves the joints, especially the knees, back, and pelvic floor, while mobilizing the heart, legs, abdominal muscles, and upper body.
Beyond the physical aspect, it is also a moment of relaxation that promotes overall well-being. Regularly practiced, even once a week, golf increases calorie expenditure without constraints, improves sleep, reduces stress, and helps stabilize weight.
By focusing on regularity rather than intensity, this discreet activity emerges as a sustainable alternative to maintaining a slim figure after menopause, without putting stress on the body.
