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Golf: a high intensity interval activity for elderly men.

Gi Broman1, Lena Johnsson, Lennart Kaijser

  • 1Department of Sports and Health Sciences, Stockholm University College of Physical Education and Sports, Sweden. gi.broman@ihs.se

Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
|January 8, 2005
PubMed
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Golfing intensity increases with age, with elderly golfers experiencing moderate to high exercise levels. Young golfers engage in low-intensity activity, while all age groups perceive exertion similarly.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Golf is a popular sport with varying physical demands.
  • Understanding the exercise intensity of golf across different age groups is important for health and performance.
  • Previous research has not fully quantified exercise intensity in relation to age during a typical golf round.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify exercise intensity during an 18-hole golf course walk.
  • To analyze the relationship between age and exercise intensity in male golfers.
  • To assess physiological responses and perceived exertion during golf.

Main Methods:

  • 19 male golfers (aged 27, 50, 75 years) underwent maximal exercise testing.
  • Participants walked a standard 18-hole golf course while heart rate was monitored.

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  • Blood glucose, body weight, perceived exertion, and pain were recorded throughout the round.

    • Main Results:

    • Higher exercise intensity was observed in older golfers (70% high intensity for elderly vs. 6% for young).
    • Elderly golfers spent no time below 50% of maximal heart rate, unlike younger groups.
    • Blood glucose levels decreased significantly, with the largest drop in elderly golfers (30%).

    Conclusions:

    • Walking an 18-hole golf course provides moderate to high exercise intensity for elderly golfers.
    • Young and middle-aged golfers experience low to moderate exercise intensity.
    • Perceived exertion remains similar across age groups despite differing physiological responses.