"Since every chemical that the brain produces is a response to the food and liquid ingested, there is no doubt that nutrition holds the key to success"

GOLFERS: the forgotten athletes?

Golf is a game that lasts for four days, demands physical stamina, great skill and touch and immense mental strength and endurance. The levels of stress and pressure experienced by golfers are enormous but this is often over-looked as they are not considered to be athletes, unlike those who play more explosive, aerobic sports. 

Optimum nutrition should not be the preserve of aerobic sports.  A lot of attention is placed on the overtly physical sportsmen like footballers, athletes and rugby players, but it is just as important that golfers are concerned with their nutrition. Keeping the mind fit, alert and positive is vital for a sportsman whose game essentially lasts for four days. To retain concentration at this level requires a high degree of physical and mental fitness. Since every chemical that the brain produces is a response to the food and liquid ingested, there is no doubt that nutrition holds the key to success. So, to retain mental athleticism, it is vital that golfers are aware of the benefits of good nutrition.

Unlike those in aerobic sports, a quick rise in blood sugar levels through high glycaemic foods, drinks, sugars or caffeine is the quickest way for a golfer to guarantee failure. A blood sugar rush gives a high, lots of uncontrolled energy, followed by a dip, leading to anxiety and loss of focus. The golfer’s best friend, nutritionally speaking, is something that burns slowly, giving continuous controlled energy, sharpness of mind and complete focus without any mood swings.

Optimum nutrition takes time to properly analyse and adjust to each golfer’s individual body type and biochemical makeup. Lifestyle and nutrition need to be tailored to the individual golfer in an effort to achieve peak performance. During that time, the golfer will begin to better understand how his/her body functions and learn how to get the best out of it in order to achieve top results.

For the truly serious golfers, optimum nutrition is an indispensable component of their winning strategy.

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