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The metabolic demand of external load carriage in golfers: a comparison of a single versus double-strap golf bag

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Holland, Christopher ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-9562 and Godwin, M.S. (2020) The metabolic demand of external load carriage in golfers: a comparison of a single versus double-strap golf bag. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 59 (12). pp. 1963-1967. ISSN Print: 0022-4707 Online: 1827-1928

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BACKGROUND: A golf bag filled with a set of clubs provides a substantial load. When carried over distance this can increase the demands placed upon the golfer, leading to discomfort, fatigue and injuries. This study aimed to compare the metabolic demands of 2 methods of golf bag carriage. METHODS: A total of 16 healthy male recreational golfers participated in the study. Participants were given an initial familiarization session in which their self-selected walking speed was determined. This was utilized as the treadmill speed for all subsequent trials. The testing protocol consisted of 3 randomized trials of treadmill walking for 5 minutes in each of three conditions: unloaded, single-strap bag and double-strap bag. Equipment consisted of a double-strap golf bag with a standard set of clubs weighing 12.5kg. For all trials oxygen consumption (L·min-1), VO2 (mL·kg·min-1) respiratory minute volume (VE) (L·min-1), and heart rate (HR) were measured. RESULTS: Results showed that the double-strap bag required significantly less oxygen consumption (1.19±0.19 vs. 1.31±0.16 L·min-1, P<0.01) relative oxygen consumption (14.49±2.06 vs. 15.93±2.25 mL·kg·min-1, P<0.01), reduced respiratory minute volume (29.95±4.19 vs. 32.47±4.26 L·min-1, P<0.05), and lower heart rates (100.14±11.05 vs. 106.96±9.33 BPM, P<0.001) than the single-strap bag. Both methods of carriage showed significantly greater metabolic demands than the unloaded condition (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The decreased metabolic cost of carrying a double-strap golf bag may facilitate a reduction in fatigue and reduced mechanical stress. Golf bag transportation must therefore be recognized as a factor in reducing the risk of injury and improving playing performance.

Item Type:	Article
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Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords:	cardiorespiratory fitness, oxygen, golf
Divisions:	College of Business, Psychology and Sport > School of Sport and Exercise Science
Related URLs:	Publisher https://library.worc.ac.uk/
Depositing User:	Christopher Holland
Date Deposited:	22 Jan 2020 15:52
Last Modified:	09 Feb 2024 04:00
URI:	https://eprints.worc.ac.uk/id/eprint/9079

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