3 Seriously Healthy Benefits of Playing on a Pebble Beach Putting Green
Want to stay fit, but hate the thought of sweating it out at the gym? You may want to consider installing a Pebble Beach putting green in your backyard instead. Not only is it an excellent way to stay physically active, but it’s also one of the best features you can add to your home and property.
Don’t worry about getting stuck with a boring green either. Some of golf’s greatest players like Tiger Woods, Peter Hay and Jack Nicklaus already have their own backyard putting greens. And while you may not be planning to join the PGA tour, a putting green can help you stay fit in more ways than one.
Golf Your Way to A Healthier You with Synthetic Grass:
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1. Playing on a synthetic putting green is gentle on the joints.
Not everyone is physically able to endure a hardcore HIIT routine or do a couple of jumping jacks without getting hurt. For some, it’s due to age— as we grow older, our joints become less flexible or stiffer. For others, their general health prevents them from doing vigorous exercise. Some simply don’t enjoy traditional workouts.
Playing on a backyard putting green is a great substitute for a day at the gym. For one, it encourages walking and enjoying the fresh air. In the mood to play a full round of golf? Before you know it, you’ve strolled all over your yard, several times over!
It may not feel like it, but walking is a productive form of exercise. First, it helps keep the heart rate up. It also engages the muscles in your back and core and joints in your legs and knees.
However, since both putting and walking are low-impact exercises, it significantly reduces the risk of muscular or skeletal injuries. You’re also working out different muscles in your body every time you hit the ball. Finally, artificial grass in Monterey is softer than real grass, which further diminishes the stress on your body.
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2. An artificial putting green can inspire you to spend more time outdoors.
While you can play golf indoors, the best experience is still outside under the full sun. Sunlight remains the best source of vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your bones absorb calcium so they remain strong.
Furthermore, many studies show that vitamin D can help regulate your immune system. You are less likely prone to infection and decrease the odds of chronic inflammation that can hurt your vital organs, particularly the heart.
It’s hard to resist the sight of a gorgeous, green putting green waiting right outside your door. We also recommend arranging some outdoor furniture and perhaps planting a garden after you install artificial grass in Monterey. This way, even if you’re not in the mood to practice your short game, you can still relax outside and enjoy the health benefits it offers.
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3. Regularly playing on a putting green can boost your mental health.
Golfing exercises the brain by encouraging you to think and master strategies to win the game. Your success can also boost the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine, which makes you feel happy.
And although you can play the game yourself, you can also share the game with friends and family. For instance, invite your loved ones for a fun afternoon of golf and BBQ. Hold friendly competitions and make your putting green the centerpiece of your family’s next celebration. In general, being surrounded by the people you love helps reduce your stress, anxiety and depression.
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Our team at Monterey Artificial Grass would love to help you make your dream backyard come to life. Whether you want a Pebble Beach putting green, a low-maintenance synthetic lawn or a green roof deck, we got you covered.
In fact, let’s get the ball rolling with a FREE estimate on your project— call us today at 408-723-4954 or send us a message with what you have in mind!