Bryant McNutt - The Golf PT

Golf is more than a sport. It’s one of the healthiest things you can do for your body and mind as you age.

One of the biggest problems in modern health is that people spend all day indoors sitting, staring at screens, dealing with stress, and barely moving.

Humans were designed to move, walk, breathe fresh air, and spend time outside.

That’s one reason I love golf so much.

Walking the golf course helps improve mobility, balance, joint health, cardiovascular health, and endurance.

Sunlight supports mood, sleep, vitamin D levels, and mental clarity. Being outside can also help lower stress and anxiety while improving overall wellness.

For adults over 50, movement becomes even more important.

Sometimes it starts with simply getting outside, walking more, and enjoying activities you love.

Golf gives you movement with purpose. It keeps you social, active, and engaged while helping maintain mobility and quality of life long term.

Whether you play 18 holes, hit balls at the range, or just go for a walk outside, your body and brain will thank you for it.

Move more. Get outside. Protect your health for the long haul.

⛳Follow along. Feel Better. Play Better. Keep Playing.

We observe Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave everything in service to this country. 

Pure Gratitude! 

Today’s workout is a Murph — done unmodified, as it was meant to be.

Lt. Michael P. Murphy was a Navy SEAL killed in action in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. 

This workout was his favorite. He called it “Body Armor.” We call it ‘The Murph’.

The workout:
1-mile run
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
 300 air squats
 1-mile run

… all with a 20 pound weighted vest.

If you’ve got a body that can move, move it today — and do it thinking of someone who can’t.

Memorial Day isn’t about a long weekend. It’s about remembering the men and women who gave their lives in the service of this country and the freedoms we often take for granted.

That’s why I’m doing the Murph Challenge.

The Murph workout was created to honor Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings in 2005. Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions after exposing himself to enemy fire in an attempt to call for help for his team.

The workout was originally one of his favorites, known as “Body Armor,” before being renamed “Murph” in his honor.

For many people, Murph is a brutal fitness challenge. But the point isn’t the time on the clock. The point is remembrance.

As a physical therapist, lifelong golfer, and someone who believes movement is a privilege, I think there’s something powerful about voluntarily choosing discomfort for a few hours while remembering people who sacrificed everything.

Murph also has a way of bringing people together. Veterans, first responders, athletes, golfers, parents, and everyday people.

Different backgrounds, one purpose.

So this Memorial Day, whether you do Murph, walk 18 holes, hit the gym, or spend time with family, take a moment to remember why we have the freedom to do those things in the first place.

Freedom isn’t free.

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Most golfers over 50 spend more time working on their swing than they do maintaining the body that has to make the swing.

The dead hang is one of the simplest mobility exercises you can add to your routine, and it can make a big difference in shoulder, thoracic spine, and neck mobility, neck tension, posture, grip strength, and overall movement quality.

As a physical therapist and golf PT, I often recommend this because tight shoulders and limited upper-body mobility can affect everything from your backswing to your posture to how your body feels after 18 holes.

There’s also a strong connection between grip strength and overall health as we age.

Research has shown that grip strength can be an important marker for longevity, mobility, and general physical function.

If you have a pull-up bar at home, start simple:

- 10 seconds at a time
- Build toward 30 to 60 seconds
- Stay relaxed and breathe

If hanging bothers your shoulders or you currently have shoulder pain, the Downward Dog yoga pose is a great alternative to improve mobility and stretch the upper body.

You do not have to train like an athlete to move well later in life.

Small daily habits like mobility work, stretching, grip strength training, and consistent movement can help you stay active, play better golf, and keep doing the things you enjoy for years to come.

Golf fitness for longevity matters!

⛳️Follow along. Feel Better. Play Better. Keep Playing.

Most golfers over 50 don’t need less protein… they usually need MORE.

Loss of muscle mass, slower recovery, low energy during the back 9, and feeling “drained” by the afternoon aren’t always just “getting older.”

Nutrition matters, especially protein intake.
So we tried this high-protein chocolate pudding recipe from Ann at .unconventional
made with:

• 6 hard boiled eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup cocoa/cacao powder
• 1/3 cup sugar or sweetener
• Vanilla extract

Sounds weird, tastes surprisingly good. 😂

For golfers, adults over 50, and active people trying to stay strong as they age, protein plays a huge role in:

✔️ Muscle maintenance
✔️ Energy and stamina
✔️ Recovery after workouts or golf rounds
✔️ Blood sugar stability
✔️ Feeling full longer

One of the biggest mistakes I see as a physical therapist is adults under-eating protein while wondering why they feel weak, sore, or exhausted halfway through the day.

If you want to play golf for a lifetime, strength and endurance matter just as much as swing mechanics.

Your body needs fuel.

Protein isn’t just for bodybuilders!
It’s for grandparents carrying kids, golfers walking 18 holes, and adults who want to keep moving well into their 60s, 70s, and beyond.

Save this recipe for later and send it to your golf buddy who always crashes at hole 14. ⛳️

Follow along. Feel Better. Play Better. Keep Playing.

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