While physical activity appears more than ever to be a determining factor in living longer and in good health, numerous studies demonstrate the positive role of golf. Outdoor game, of adjustable intensity and duration, it mobilizes the muscles of the whole body and allows in particular to break with our daily rhythm.

The ffgolf organizes the Ryder Cup golf and health forum

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On Friday September 21, at the Louis Vuitton Foundation, a few days before the opening in France of the prestigious Ryder Cup, the Ryder Cup Golf and Health Forum is for the ffgolf the opportunity to bring together renowned personalities from the world of health to make the general public aware of the benefits of playing golf regularly.

Three main themes will be on the program.

Golf, a sport beneficial for physical health

The practice of this game allows an increase in aerobic performance, resistance of the core muscles and promotes weight loss. An 18-hole course therefore perfectly matches the 10 steps per day recommended by doctors to stay fit and in good health.

Golf, a sport beneficial for mental health

Golf can provide an essential respite for our psychological balance. The relation to time in the practice of golf is likely to modify our immediate dependence on the reward, to register it in a temporality other than that of the frenzy of images and information that permeates the functioning of our brain, especially in youth.

Golf, social ties and life expectancy

Golf, a low risk of injury sport, is suitable for players of all ages. It therefore promotes intergenerational dialogue and helps fight isolation. Maintaining or re-establishing social ties is now a real public health issue, a key factor in staying in good health for longer.

For more information, visit the website https://www.ffgolf.org