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Why play croquet? Top 10 health benefits

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach kicks off a weekly series on the top 10 health benefits of croquet, starting with the mood-boosting effects of being outdoors. Come and try for free.

2 min read3 October 2021
Why play croquet? Top 10 health benefits

hy play croquet? Here are the Top 10 Health Benefits of Croquet

As one of the oldest recreational sports in England, croquet has grown to become a popular niche sport in the United States, Australia, South Africa and Canada. Though it may seem like an easy game, the mental clarity, focus and precision required to be successful might surprise you. And the health and fitness benefits are tremendous, too!

1. Being outdoors: A 2011 study found that outdoor exercise was associated with greater decreases in tension, confusion, anger and depression when compared to indoor activity. And a 2010 study found that even just five minutes of exercise in a green space can improve mood and self-esteem.

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