When you play with people who have been playing disc golf for a while, you hear the slang associated with the sport. Understable and overstable are key terms describing the flight of a disc golf disc. When a right-handed player throws a backhand shot, the disc tends to turn to the left before falling to the ground. The more the disc tends to turn to the left on a right-handed backhand throw, the more overstable it is said to be. If you are right-handed and throw a sidearm throw, the disc tends to turn to the right. The situation is the same for a left-handed backhand throw. These terms are by no means scientific, but they are well established in international usage.

Overstable Disc Golf Discs

Throwing an overstable disc requires good technique and a high speed, so they are best suited to skilled players who can throw hard. For them, the overstable disc offers greater reliability in varying weather conditions; it can even be thrown into strong headwinds with predictable behaviour. It should also be noted that if you throw hard enough, you can also turn the overstable disc over, i.e. to the right in the case of a right-handed backhand throw. For example, Simon Lizotte was able to turn over a Discmania PD2 while still playing for Discmania. Our general recommendation is that beginners do not need overstable disc golf discs.

Understable Disc Golf Discs

Understable discs are easier to throw, especially for beginners, because they do not turn to the left as strongly as overstable discs when thrown right-handed and therefore they fly further. It should also be noted that even the most understable discs will turn to the left in a right-handed backhand throw if thrown at a low enough speed. Understable discs are also suitable for more experienced and skilful players for choosing different throwing lines. Generally speaking, understable discs work better upwind than downwind, because the headwind makes the disc fly faster relative to the ground.

How to Identify Understable vs. Overstable Discs

The flight numbers on a disc golf disc are the numbers that are often printed on the top of the disc. If the stability value (turn) of the disc is low, the disc is understable. The lower the value of the turn is, the more understable the disc is said to be. At the time of writing, the most understable discs have the value -5 for turn. Similarly, a high turn value is associated with the term overstable.

Using the advanced search in our online shop, you can limit our product range to putters and approach reels suitable for beginners, for example, according to the store or online shop availability you choose.

Tip: read our article on flight numbers and characteristics of disc golf discs if you want to know more about flight numbers.

Innova, the developer of the modern disc golf disc and a major disc golf manufacturer, developed the disc golf flight numbers to define how disc golf discs roughly behave. Most other manufacturers have also adopted this way of defining disc golf discs. Although the flight number method developed by Innova is not a scientifically accurate way of telling the flight characteristics of a disc, it gives a fairly good idea of the flight and is well established practice in disc golf.

Disc golf flight numbers are divided into four categories: speed, glide, turn and fade. These numbers are used by most manufacturers to describe the flight of the disc. We explain the categories of flight numbers in more detail below. All our sales staff in our stores are experts in disc golf and will be happy to help you. So you don’t have to learn this theory to get the right disc golf discs for you. Of course, understanding the characteristics and differences between disc golf discs will help you to learn and improve in the sport.

Tip: you can use our advanced product search to browse frisbee golf discs by their flight numbers.

Disc Golf Flight Numbers: Speed, Glide, Turn, and Fade

Speed, Values 1-14

Disc golf discs are rated for speeds from 1 to 14. The higher the number, the faster the disc, i.e. in the lower and more air-penetrating it is. Putters are at the lower end of the flight range (1-3), mids or approach discs in the middle range (3-5), followed by fairway drivers (6-8) and finally drivers (9-14). The numbers, like the whole system, are indicative and should not be interpreted too closely.

It is worth noting that in order to throw the fastest drivers as described by their flight numbers, you have to be able to throw really hard. For this reason, we do not recommend the fastest discs for beginners. When thrown slowly, all fast drivers behave more overstable than their flight numbers indicate. Speed 14 drivers are very shallow and have the longest wing length allowed by PDGA technical rules. The fastest disc golf discs have less drag than the slower discs. Theoretically, faster discs are more likely to fly better into headwind, but they are also more prone to throwing angle errors. Slower discs need to be thrown harder, but are easier to control.

Glide, Values 1-7

Glide describes the ability of the disc to maintain altitude during flight. Well gliding discs are generally best for beginners, because they fly easier and also further. High glide discs are also more prone to wind. Discs with less glide are generally more controllable when there is a lot of wind.

Turn, Values -5-1

The stability number of a disc golf disc describes its tendency to turn over or tilt to the right (in the case of a right-handed backhand throw) at the beginning of the flight. Turn is also referred to as high-speed turn. For this reason, stability value is most crucial during the initial part of the disc’s flight.

A disc with a stability of +1 resists what is known as turning over the most, while a disc with a stability of -5 will turn over the most. Discs that turn more are easier for beginners to throw and are also called understable discs. If a disc turns over too much during a throw, it is an undesirable trait, and it’s advisable to try a disc with a higher stability value. Discs that turn less are more accurate in windy conditions and are also called overstable discs.

Skilled players can utilise the stability value of a disc for various throwing lines. Rollers are one way to easily utilise discs that turn over quickly. Discs with low stability values, ranging from -3 to -5, are well-suited for rollers.

Fade, Values 0-5

Fade describes the tendency of the disc to turn left (for a right-handed backhand thrower) at the end of its flight. A disc with a fade of 0 will fly the straightest. Especially for beginners, it’s easier to throw discs with low fade values straight. A disc with a fade of 5 will turn sharply at the end of its flight. Discs with high fade values fly more predictably into headwinds, and such discs can be more easily used for high hyzer shots.

How to Consider Disc Golf Flight Numbers When Buying a Disc?

Don’t focus too much on flight numbers. It’s best to try out a few different discs yourself and use the ones that feel best for you. If you ask our store experts, they will gladly assist you and recommend disc golf discs that are sure to be good choices. You can also call any of our stores for guidance.

Tip: Also, read our article on Understable and Overstable Disc Golf Discs.

Midrange discs, also known as approach discs, fall between putters and fairway drivers. They typically have a speed rating of 4, 5, or 6. Some mid-ranges are easier to throw due to their high glide rating, while there are significant differences in understability and overstability. You can find the midrange discs that suit you best by examining our selection, either based on the flight numbers of disc golf discs or, even better, by visiting our store and talking to our experts.

In the list below, Team Powergrip players share their favourite mids in February 2024.

Juho Parviainen: Z-Buzzz – Durable plastic, and a very straight flight path even when thrown with more power.
Janne Hirsimäki: DD Suspect
Jenni Engström: Origin – Slightly understable but very glidey disc.
Eveliina Salonen: Star Mako3 – Versatile disc
Eljas Saarinen: Midari – It’s hard to find a midrange disc straighter than Midari, and its flight is very reliable. It holds the given angle throughout the entire flight.
Onni Arminen: Grand Trust – As the name suggests. I can always trust this disc for a straight flight and comfortable glide.
Jesse Nieminen: Järn – Low profile and reliably overstable, especially good for forehand shots and windy conditions.
Joona Tuomela: Discraftin Buzzz – The most stable plastics are the best in Buzzz. Nice glide and a completely straight flight are the features of this disc that made me switch from other midrange discs to Buzzz.
Tapani Aulu: A2 400 for forehand shots, the perfect height for my throw. M Model S backhand shots, perfectly straight for my throw.
Niko Rättyä: Berry – Straight and versatile.
Tuukka Renkman: Royal Grand Trust
Silva Saarinen: Hex – Because it’s straight.
Henrik Johansen: First run Truth – I like its excellent glide combined with reliability and the fact that the disc is not sensitive to release angles. Easy to control.
Kari Vesala: Dx San Marino & Ontario Roc – I like the glide and stability of both versions.
Väinö Mäkelä: M2 – Overstable and reliable midrange.
Tuomas Hyytiäinen: C-line MD3 – Works for everything.
Robin Villman: M3 400 – Straight and stable midrange, with plenty of glide!
Iida Lehtomäki: Basic Midari – Holds angles perfectly.
Henna Blomroos: Champion Roc3 – Versatile all-around midrange.

Browse our complete mid selection here.

We recommend: Team Powergrip Favourite Disc Golf Putters

We asked our Team Powergrip players about their favourite discs. Putting practice is a crucial aspect of competitive players’ training as they prepare for the tournament season. In this article, we present the favourite disc golf putters of our team players in February 2024.

• Tapani Aulu: Pa3 300 Soft. The plastic is pleasantly grippy, and in use, it molds perfectly into a concave shape.
• Robin Villman: Pa3 400 Glow Archer. It holds any line you put it on!
• Henna Blomroos: S-Line P2. A versatile disc for throwing. It can be used for hyzers, straight shots, and anhyzer throws.
• Väinö Mäkelä: 400 Glow Pa3, A longtime favorite. A perfect flight.
• Jenni Engström: D-Line P2 for putting and Tactic for throwing. The D-Line P2 feels comfortable in the hand, and the plastic has a nice tackiness. The Tactic is an excellent forehand approach disc, as it maintains its angles well.
• Kari Vesala: For putting, KC Pro Aviar, for throwing: Eclipse Proxy and Eclipse Envy.
• Jesse Nieminen: Berg (x), because the disc doesn’t glide far but stops quickly when landing on the ground.
• Tuukka Renkman: Gold Pure.
• Janne Hirsimäki: DD Classic Blend Warden.
• Tuomas Hyytiäinen: Lux Link. Feels comfortable in the hand and flies far.
• Silva Saarinen: Anode, because it is straight and therefore easy to putt from a distance.
• Joona Tuomela: Discmania’s Premium Sensei. Fits comfortably in the hand due to its low profile. Offers a pleasantly straight flight and a reliable slight fade.
• Juho Parviainen: Omega SS. Fits perfectly with your grip and putting style due to its soft plastic and straight flight characteristics.
• Onni Arminen: Sense Orbit Hope. The plastic and profile are perfect for my putting.
• Iida Lehtomäki: Golor Glow Origo because it is the straightest putter I’ve ever thrown.
• Eveliina Salonen: DX Aviar. A good and simple putter.
• Eljas Saarinen: Basic Sparta. The feel of the Sparta is perfect in my hand. The flight is reliable and extremely glidey, making it the best fit for my putting style among all the Prodiscus putters.
• Niko Rättyä: Butter. Feels good, excellent glide and stability.
• Henrik Johansen: Zero Hard Macana – I like that it’s overstable, and the disc’s profile fits well in my hand. It’s like a lower version of the Dagger.

See our complete putter selection.

The impact of the star player Simon Lizotte on the sales of products manufactured by MVP Disc Sports was indisputable in 2023. This year, it will be interesting to see how Eagle McMahon’s joining Team MVP and presumably numerous Simon Line and Eagle products will affect sales figures. Silva Saarinen, who impressively switched to MVP and was selected as the standout rookie of the past DGPT season, is also expected to contribute to the sales of her own discs.

The new and innovative Clash Discs, operated from Finland, improved its position in relation to other brands.

The Power Dynamics Between Brands Over the Last Ten Years

The chart below illustrates the power dynamics between the most popular brands in our sales over the past decade. Despite increased competition, Innova has maintained a strong position. The disc golf market has grown immensely during this period, allowing for more money to be distributed among several brands.

Prodigy Disc gained the most market share during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, likely due to its better availability and the strong influence of Väinö Mäkelä and Seppo Paju in the Finnish market. However, Prodigy Disc’s share experienced a significant decline in our sales last year.

The impact of Paul McBeth’s move from Innova to Discraft at the end of 2018 is evident in the clear growth of Discraft sales in the years 2019-2020.

Bags, Box Products, Discmania’s New Releases, and Simon Products Lead the Sales Chart

The flagship model AX5 from GRIPeq dominated our sales statistics quite impressively. The refreshing new product for the 2023 season, a super glidey disc suitable for catching too, the Glitch (league number 7), sold well. Our collaboration with Simon Lizotte and MVP resulted in a well selling version of Glitch, known as the Glitsch. You can explore all our discs with the most glide here.

As the main partner of the European Pro Tour, we sold a significant number of the EPT Mystery Boxes containing Disc Golf Stream subscriptions and discs from EPT supporting manufacturers. The European Tour activities will be streamlined for the upcoming season as Disc Golf Pro Tour expands into Europe, putting an end to overlapping tours.

Our best-selling brand, Discmania, introduced its long-awaited updated Fanatic bag lineup to the market in the 2023 season. The Discmania Fanatic Sky Backpack, priced just under a hundred euros, sold the most among them. These new Discmania bags are now competitively priced, unlike the previous Fanatic bags. In addition to GRIPeq’s AX5, BX3, and CX1, and Discmania products, our top 20 product list also includes the Latitude 64’s DG Luxury Backpack, Prodigy Disc Backpack BP-2 V3, and Innova Excursion Pack in the bag category. You can explore our entire range of bags here.

Q4/2023 Sales Stats: Best-Selling Disc Golf Brands and Products

The Most Popular Disc Golf Discs and Other Products Q2/2023

The chart below lists the most popular disc golf discs and other products in the second quarter of 2023. As for other products, bags and the European Pro Tour Mystery Box (5 discs and a 12-month Disc Golf Stream subscription for 49,90 euros!) made it to our list. Grip EQ‘s flagship bag, the AX5, was our most sold product in Q2. Our first Simon Lizotte & MVP Disc Sports collaboration disc – the Glitsch – was our second most sold product. The top manufacture in our brand listing for this quarter was Discmania. They had the total of 10 products in our top 20.

Top Disc Golf Brands in Q2/2023

Our brand sales were very even behind the top two, Discmania and Innova. Most notably, MVP Disc Sports’ direction is up, whereas Prodigy Disc is going down. On Monday, July 17, Väinö Mäkelä’s new Archer 4 was released. It will help fight for Prodigy’s position on the Q3/2023 charts.

Top 20 Most Popular Disc Golf Discs and Other Products In Our Online Store

Products shown based on availability on July 18th, 2023.

Recent blogs:

• Grip EQ the Makes Most Popular Disc Golf Bags
• Disc Golf Is an Antidote to Health Problems Caused by Sitting Too Much
• Disc Golf Is One of the Favourite Sports Among Children in Finland

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Grip Equipment, or Grip EQ, is considered to be the best disc golf bag brand by many. Our customers buy Grip EQ bags the most, even though there are a lot of cheaper options available. Grip EQ focuses on user-friendliness and durability when designing bags. The company uses high-quality materials and manufacturing methods to ensure that the bags withstand heavy use and retain their shape for a long time.

Grip EQ’s products are available in many models and colors, so every disc golf enthusiast can find a suitable bag for their needs. Their collection of bags ranges from bags for beginners to bags designed for the professional level. Many professional players use Grip EQ bags: for example Paige Pierce, Simon Lizotte, Paul McBeth and Eveliina Salonen.

Grip EQ Bags In Our Selection 2023

There are six bag lines in the Grip EQ bag collection. We focus on the three biggest of them.

Grip EQ AX5 Series – Professional Player’s Choice

The AX5 series bags are popular among professional players and competitive enthusiasts. They offer plenty of storage space, and include additional pockets for accessories such as a water bottle, phone and umbrella. These bags are designed to withstand heavy use and retain their shape for a long time.

• 22 Disc (drivers) Main Compartment +2 Disc (drivers) front Flap Pocket
• 4 Putter Quick Pull© adjustable big mouth zippered Top Pocket
• Original GRIP© Expandable maximum volume Side Pockets
• NEW durable 1000D double reinforced Shoulder Strap construction with Sternum Synch
• NEW thicker higher density EVA Shoulder Padding for unrivaled comfort
• NEW double-wide ergo shaped Soft Collar©
• Guaranteed GRIP© durable Double Layer 1000//420D Nylon fabric construction
• Genuine GRIP© integrated internal Up-Standing© flexible structure
• Compact stable Slip Sleeve© secures full size golf Umbrella or tripod Stool
• Secure zippered Valuables Compartment with key leash
• Large Velcro Loop field for personalized morale Patches and Pin attachment
• Dual large-diameter Insulated Bottle Pockets (fit 1000ml / 32oz bottles)
• Reliable 100% YKK® zippers and Nylon DURAFLEX™ Woojin™ Hardware
• Full Fitting XL-Size Rain Cover sold separately: Rain Cover XL-size

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Grip EQ BX3 Series – Lots of Space In a Compact Format

This new BX3© model features a generous 18-Disc capacity main compartment, adjustable height 3 Disc Quick Pull© Top Pocket, Original GRIP© large volume Expandable Side Pockets, integrated Up-Standing© flexible structure and updated NEW enlarged Soft Collar©. Reinforced Ergo-shaped Shoulder Straps with Adjustable Sternum Synch and NEW thicker High-Density EVA Padding provide all-day comfort.

The BX3© is feature-packed and performance-built for every player from casual to touring pro carrying everything needed for local course rounds or traveling tournament life.

• 16-18 Disc Main Compartment (drivers)
• 3 Putter Quick Pull© adjustable zippered Top Pocket
• Original GRIP© Expandable large Side Pockets
• NEW durable 1000D double reinforced Shoulder Strap construction with Sternum Synch
• NEW thicker higher density EVA Shoulder Padding for unrivaled comfort
• NEW double-wide ergo shaped Soft Collar©
• Guaranteed GRIP© durable Double Layer 1000//420D Nylon fabric construction
• Genuine GRIP© integrated internal Up-Standing© flexible structure
• Secure zippered Valuables Compartment with key leash
• Large Velcro Loop field for personalized morale Patches and Pin attachment
• Dual large-diameter insulated Bottle Pockets (fit 1000ml / 32oz bottles)
• Reliable 100% YKK® zippers and Nylon DURAFLEX™ Woojin™ Hardware
• Original GRIP© padded Lumbar Pocket
• Dimensions: 51 cm tall, 43 cm Wide Closed, 53 cm Wide Expanded, 24 cm Deep (20” Tall, 17” Wide Closed, 21” Wide Expanded, 9.5” Deep)
• Weight 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs.)
• Full Fitting XL-Size Rain Cover sold Separately: Rain Cover XL-size

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Grip EQ CX1 Series – a Quality Bag for the Casual Player

The NEW GRIPeq© CX1© model features a 16-Disc capacity main compartment, adjustable height 3-Disc Quick Pull© Top Pocket, plus NEW large volume, Expandable Side Pockets. Integrated Up-Standing© structure, NEW enlarged Soft Collar©, and reinforced Ergo-shaped Shoulder Straps with Adjustable Sternum Synch.

CX1© is built light and sturdy, with plenty of hydration and expandable gear storage, to accommodate anything you need for local courses and tournament rounds in all conditions.

• NEW 16 Disc max Main Compartment (max = drivers)
• 3 Putter Quick Pull© zippered Top Pocket
• NEW Original GRIP© Expandable Side Pockets with Synch Strap
• NEW durable reinforced Shoulder Strap construction with Sternum Synch
• NEW higher density EVA Shoulder Padding for unrivaled comfort
• NEW double-wide ergo shaped Soft Collar©
• Guaranteed GRIP© durable Double Layer 1000//420D Nylon fabric construction
• Genuine GRIP© integrated internal Up-Standing© flexible structure
• Secure zippered Valuables Compartment with key leash
• Large Velcro Loop field for personalized morale Patches and Pin attachment
• Dual large-diameter insulated Bottle Pockets (fit 1000ml / 32oz bottles)
• Reliable 100% YKK® zippers and Nylon DURAFLEX™ Woojin™ Hardware
• Original GRIP© padded Lumbar Pocket
• Dimensions: 51 cm (20”) Tall, 38 cm (15”) Wide Closed, 48 cm (19”) Wide Expanded, 24 cm (9.5”) Deep
• Weight 1,8 kg (3.9 lbs)
• Full Fitting X-Size Rain Cover sold Separately: Rain Cover X-size

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Installing side inserts – video on YouTube

Winter has been a challenging time sales-wise in many sectors. The same goes for disc golf sales. Simon Lizotte’s transition from Discmania to MVP is clearly visible in our sales statistics in popularity of products manufactured by MVP.

At least Discmania, who had to say goodbye to Simon, doesn’t seem to have been left behind, as the brand took the first place in our brand sales chart thanks to its new Discmania Fanatic bag line and the successful new Discmania S-line collection. Of course, MVP Disc Sports will benefit from strongly increased sales, as it also manufactures Axiom Discs and Streamline Discs.

Simon Lizotte’s first signature disc made by MVP was the Axiom Discs Eclipse Hex Leapin’ Lizottl’ Team Series. It was our best-selling product in the first quarter, slightly ahead of the other MVP product Simon has endorsed, the Glitch.

The Most Popular Disc Golf Discs and Other Products Q1/2023

The chart below lists the most popular disc golf discs and other products in the first quarter of 2023. As for other products, bags made it to our list. It should be obvious that the top two products by Axiom and MVP Disc Sports is thanks to the visibility brought by Simon Lizotte. As a fun detail, the PG Custom product Prodigy Disc 400 Spectrum FX-2 Väinö Mäkelä – The Mullet also made it to the list of the most popular disc golf discs.

Top Disc Golf Brands in Q1/2023

Discmania returned to the top spot of best-selling brands after no less than five quarters dominated by Prodigy Disc. Discmania took the place right before Axiom Discs, whose highest sales quarter in history, both here and probably worldwide, brought the brand to the second place. As mentioned, MVP Disc Sports manufactures Axiom Discs. Third on the list is Innova, whose sales popularity continues to be stable. MVP came fourth on the list, which is a higher ranking than usual. The visibility brought by Simon Lizotte can be seen in our five stores and our online store. See the list of the twenty most popular disc golf manufacturers in the chart below.

Top 20 Most Popular Disc Golf Discs and Other Products In Our Online Store

Products shown based on availability on April 4th, 2023.

Recent blogs:

• Disc Golf Is an Antidote to Health Problems Caused by Sitting Too Much
• Disc Golf Is One of the Favourite Sports Among Children in Finland

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The physical activity behavior of children in Finland (LIITU or Lasten ja nuorten liikuntakäyttäytyminen Suomessa in Finnish) study is a national follow-up study. It extensively surveys physical activity, behavior and culture of 7-15-year-olds. I wrote this summary based on the 2022 report of the LIITU study. You can access the entire report here (193 pages, PDF file). Disc golf was found in the study to be one of the favorite sports of children in Finland.

The 2022 report deals with data collected from children in the 7-15-year-olds age group. The data was collected in March-June 2022 with electronic surveys (n = 10,098) and physical activity meters (n = 1,525). The period of data collection coincided with the third Covid-19 wave (the threat of closing schools), the beginning of the war in Ukraine, and strikes and threats of strikes in the education sector. These factors may have influenced the willingness to participate in the study. They may have also influenced the exercise and health behavior of the participants.

Disc Golf 3rd Most Popular Among Boys, 15th Among Girls of Ages 11-15

The most common leisure physical activities in the winter reported by children of ages 11-15 were cross-country skiing, football (soccer in the US), ice skating, ice hockey and skiing. The most common summer activities were football, swimming, cycling and disc golf. Disc golf was the third most popular summer sport among boys, after football and cycling. This result was achieved when 1-3 most popular sports were asked and points for individual sports were summed up. Among girls, disc golf reached the position 15th among most popular sports during the summer. (Appendix table 2 of the report)

We Need More Organized Disc Golf Events for Children

Disc golf is doing well, but we adults should support disc golf for children more by organizing more well run events. This way parents and guardians could bring their children to such events familiar from more traditional sports. Fortunately, the Finnish Disc Golf Association has started investing in bringing disc golf into the structures of our society. See, for example, the sections School sports and Education materials on the association’s website. There’s lots of room to improve arranging organized disc golf activities for kids. On the other hand, a good feature of disc golf is also that children can practice disc golf freely with each other. without the constant guidance of adults. Adults’ guidance is familiar to kids from home, school and many hobbies.

Read also our blog post on Disc Golf Is an Antidote to Problems Caused by Too Much Sitting.

Writer: Erno Väyrynen

Published March 26, 2023

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Disc golf is an outdoor sport that has grown in popularity strongly in recent years. There are many reasons behind its popularity, such as the fact that disc golf is suitable for almost everyone regardless of age, gender and wealth. Disc golf can be played alone or together with others. There are more than a thousand disc golf courses in Finland from the south to the northernmost Lapland, and most of them are free to play.

Disc golf has many health effects that make it an excellent hobby for improving fitness and mental health.

In this article, we discuss the problems caused by sitting and the suitability of disc golf for the prevention and treatment of problems. We use the Finnish institute for health and welfare as our source.

Too Much Sitting Is a Problem in Our Society

Repeated and long-term sitting every day is harmful to health. According to the FinTerveys 2017 survey, Finnish men sat for an average of 7 hours 41 minutes and women 7 hours 11 minutes on weekdays.

Problems caused by frequent and long-lasting periods of sitting and other inactivity:

• musculoskeletal system problems
• the risk of developing several long-term diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, diseases of the cardiovascular system and depression.

More information on the website of the Institute of Health and Welfare (in Finnish only, tip: use a translator).

Exercise Recommendations by the Institute of Health and Welfare

The need for exercise varies during different stages of life, which is why the Institute of Health and Welfare has developed its recommendations for different age groups. The recommendations are a good help in planning your exercises.

To achieve the health benefits of exercise, adults (aged 18–65) should exercise once a week

• moderate endurance exercise for at least 2 h 30 min or, alternatively, heavy endurance exercise for at least 1 h 15 min
• exercise that maintains muscle condition and movement control at least 2 times a week.

The recommendation for exercise for children under school age is at least three hours every day. School-aged children and young people, i.e. 7-18-year-olds, should do versatile, age-appropriate exercise for at least 1-2 hours a day. The physical growth and development of a primary school-aged child is continuous, so exercise should be versatile and contain a lot of repetitions in order to develop motor skills.

Read the Institute of Health and Welfare recommendations here (in English).

UKK Institute Weekly Physical Activity Recommendation for 18-64-year-olds (in English)

Disc Golf Helping In Prevention and Treatment of Problems Caused by Sitting

Playing disc golf can be a good way to improve your fitness. One full round on an 18-hole course usually takes about 2-3 hours. Even one round per week can reach the recommendations given by the Institute of Health and Welfare as the minimum amount of exercise for adults. Many disc golf enthusiasts play several rounds a week and thus get exercise in accordance with Institute of Health and Welfare’s recommendations.

Disc golf enthusiasts walk in different kinds of terrains, usually 2-5 kilometers (or 1-3 miles) per round, walking, squatting and throwing at different positions. This makes the sport quite versatile. Exercise comes almost unnoticed to the disc golfer, especially if the round is played in the company of friends, enjoying playing in the fresh air.

When playing disc golf, the heart rate increases and breathing accelerates to a level that develops fitness of people who don’t exercise much. The sport is suitable for most people who can walk or even use a wheelchair. Disc golf does not require as good fitness as, for example, running or skiing. This makes disc golf suitable for a large group of people. Playing disc golf can also inspire a more versatile development of the body and mind, as both of these are certainly beneficial for performance in disc golf.

Disc golf is also an excellent way to maintain social relationships and improve mental health. Disc golf is most often played with friends, allowing players to enjoy being together and share their experiences with others. In addition, focusing on playing disc golf is a good way to relax and relieve stress, as players can enjoy nature and the surrounding landscape while playing.

Disc golf is an easy and affordable way to start exercising. If you’re looking for a new and fun way to exercise, try disc golf!

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