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ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND – JULY 15: John Daly of the United States looks on during Day Two of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on July 15, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

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ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND – JULY 15: John Daly of the United States looks on during Day Two of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on July 15, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
John Daly is one of the senior and most contemporary golfers of all time. There are numerous records registered in the name of the PGA Tour legend. However, he has his techniques, unlike other players who believe that being fit is the answer to making excellent swings. In 2014, he asked an intriguing question regarding gym and fitness and explained his healthy ways.

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NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 04: John Daly plays his shot from the third tee during round one of the Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club on March 4, 2022 in Newport Beach, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Daly is well known for his party animal side and ‘bad boy’ attitude. Cigarettes and alcohol were the two friends he loved the most. As a result, he developed an addiction, which did not sit well with his career. However, now he is better than ever. He recently had knee surgery and is recovering. But in 2014, he loved cigarettes, and his idea of working out was something no one expected.
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Let’s find out if you have the answer to his fitness question.
John Daly shared his idea of cardio
In 2014, he talked to Ewan Murray. The senior golfer compared the fitness regimes of young golfers to his. Daly did not find their workout exciting and said, “I’m overweight and everything, but we are all fit; we walk six or seven miles a day; that’s plenty of exercise for most people.” However, his idea of cardio was utterly unexpected, but it had written Daly all over. He explained the concept and posed a question, “Some guys want to do a little more cardio training; I can’t see me being allowed to smoke a cigarette on a treadmill. I don’t think they will let me into the gym if I do that. Will they?”
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However, he stated that the young golfers were becoming quite mature compared to him. They used to follow their intentions. Although he didn’t think their practice schedule differed all that much from his own, there were several instances when he felt “I could have hit a few more balls earlier in tournament weeks, like I do now, to prepare myself a little better.”

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BIRMINGHAM, AL – MAY 13: John Daly at the 17th green during the second round of the PGA TOUR Champions Regions Tradition at Greystone Golf and Country Club on May 13, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Tracy Wilcox/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
It is not a surprise that the Claret Jug winner had such an idea. His other proposal of barstools on treadmills was a great one. Whether it is possible or not, we do not know, but it sounds fun. Currently, he is battling cancer but going strong. Daly paired up with his son and finished second at the PNC Championship 2022.
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Would Daly’s idea of working out have worked? Let us know your views in the comments below.
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