[nb3]

First off, I hate exercise. I will go to the gym, loathe every minute of it, and then not return for two weeks to repeat the cycle.

I was in a running routine a couple of years back, but I've really dropped the ball on it and don't quite have the stamina or will to pick it up just yet. FWIW, I loved the feeling AFTER the run, so I desperately want to get back into it.

My husband and I have recently moved and now live next to a 24-hole disc golf course. We've been going a few times a week since we moved in.

Yesterday, I decided to wear a heart rate monitor to see what kind of activity I was getting in while we played. I burned 476 calories in 1.75 hours! Just from playing a game! I have to up my calorie intake because with the disc golfing, I haven't been getting enough!

I searched for a thread about this and didn't find one, so forgive me if this is a repeat. But, if you're looking for a fun, lower-impact way to get your heart rate up in the effort to build stamina - try it out! It's fun, almost always FREE and easy for all ages. I've improved my game like, 80% since we began a few weeks ago.

I don't have the post credibility to give you a link for a course finder, but if you put PDGA course directory into google, it's the first link.


Thanks for letting me share!

[JulieJ08]

LOL, I was thinking, wow, I've never heard of golf usually being free, then I saw you said disc golf. Is that kinda like frisbee, but with goals/baskets?

[nb3]

Exactly! You could even use a regular frisbee to start, although you may want to invest in the proper discs eventually. They're pretty cheap - about $10-15 for a set of three (which will usually give you a long range driver, short range drier and a putter).

Seems a bit silly with all of the disc types, but I get more motivated to do things once I've made a purchase.

[UniquelyNormal]

Disc golf is SUPER fun!! There is a course only a few blocks from us. One of our friends is aiming for the pro's next year. I'm horrible at it, but I walk along and throw every couple of holes. My putting isn't bad though.

[nb3]

Two weeks ago I was horrible. Then I watched a couple of youtube videos regarding "drives" and that's really how I've improved so much.

When we started I was bad to the point of embarrassing. Now, I'm hanging in there!

[kaybelle9]

How often do you go? Have you noticed any weight loss?? or muscle improvement in your arms?

[david]

nice!!!

[nb3]

We've only stepped it up to a really active level this week, but we've gone every day. Before we'd just sort of play a few holes leisurely.

Now that we're playing the whole course and I know it's a good workout, I'll keep track and let you know!