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I'm taking up golf again for the exercise as well as I miss playing. As a result, I plan to walk most rounds. For those of you who do, which would you recommend - Stand Bag or Cart Bag w/Pushcart?
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Whole article here:Among Wolkodoff's findings:
-There was virtually no difference in calories burned between carrying (721) and using a push cart (718) - a surprising result to many, who figured it would take more work to push the cart.
"Normally, calories are measured on how much weight you had to move up a hill,'' he said. "But in this case, it shows that even with another 15, 16 pounds to push with the cart, you're more efficient at moving that way than if the bag is over your shoulder.''
Not surprisingly, walking the course with a caddie carrying the clubs burned fewer calories (613) and playing while riding in a cart burned even fewer (411).
The fact that the energy consumed while carrying and pushing is nearly identical could bolster the idea that players using push carts get no competitive advantage over those who carry. The American Junior Golf Association recently decided to allow non-motorized carts in tournament play, in part to decrease back stress on young players.