Brooke Henderson is training on the golf course in her workout gear. In a new social media post the pro golfer shows off her incredibly strong body while practicing for the Chevron Championship. “Getting ready for our first Major of the year!” she captioned the Instagram post. How does she approach diet, fitness, and wellness? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
Brooke spent her birthday week in Banff, where she went hiking. “Wow! Banff Springs you are amazing,” she captioned the post. She recently went on a trip to Sedona, hiking there too. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:
- Building stronger muscles and bones
- Improving your sense of balance
- Improving your heart health
- Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems
While in Banff she also went kayaking. Kayaking is a great workout. Not only is it great for building upper body strength and helps reduce stress, but can burn up to 400 calories per hour, translating to 1,600 calories in four hours of paddling.
While in Ireland, Brooke did a lot of walking to take in the sights. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.
Brooke made the most of her time in Canada by going ice skating. “I have been missing you, but hope to see you soon, eh 🍁,” she captioned a series of Instagram snaps.
Brooke’s main form of fitness is golfing. A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf’s health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.