PASSING NEEDS IMPROVEMENT NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Neck erect chin in Neck slightly forward chin slightly out Neck markedly forward chin markedly out Chest elevated Chest slightly depressed Chest markedly depressed Shoulders centered Shoulders slightly forward Shoulders markedly forward Upper back normally rounded Upper Back slightly rounded Upper Back markedly rounded Lower back normally curved Lower back… Continue reading Posture Assessment
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Business Women And Golf
Why is golf a good sport for today`s businesswoman? Women often find it difficult to participate in sports due to the demands of a job, family, and the fact that sport activities often require multiple participants. Therefore, a smart woman should select an activity she can do on her own time as well as with… Continue reading Business Women And Golf
Exercise Recommendations From The American Heart Association
For most healthy people: We suggest at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise (or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity). 30 minutes a day, five times a week is an easy goal to remember, however you will also experience benefits even if you divide… Continue reading Exercise Recommendations From The American Heart Association
Osteoporosis, Heart Disease, And Breast Cancer
The decrease in hormones that occurs soon after menopause can cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms, but the long term effects of hormonal loss can produce devastating (and potentially life threatening) consequences. Estrogen protects the heart and bones from aging. With the loss of this hormone, the incidence of osteoporosis and heart attacks increases with… Continue reading Osteoporosis, Heart Disease, And Breast Cancer
Achieving Legendary Results
As a writer for several fitness and bodybuilding forums the question I’m asked most often is, “What is the secret to a great physique?” Many will put in the necessary time with cardiovascular exercise and resistance training, but few will attack the nutritional end of the spectrum with the same fervor. As a result of… Continue reading Achieving Legendary Results
Hitting The Gym After 40, Redefining The Aging Process
You are over 40 and heading off to the gym in an attempt to redefine the aging process…now what? The key to a successful fitness regime after the age of forty is simple. You must accept that your body is changing. Many are frightened by the notion of change, especially in terms of aging physiques.… Continue reading Hitting The Gym After 40, Redefining The Aging Process
More Power Off The Tee
We all want more power off the tee, but what can we do to improve driving distance? Is it technique or something more? According to a recent study, amateur golfers significantly increased their driving distances after just eight weeks of strength training and conditioning. We would all like to drive like Luke Donald or Rory… Continue reading More Power Off The Tee
Top Tips To Promote Optimal Flexibility
When it comes to the “Big Three” of exercise: cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. it`s pretty clear which one can get overlooked. After all, while we prize cardiovascular and strength training for their role in helping us lose weight, build muscle and get fit, the benefits of flexibility training are less immediately felt. However, as… Continue reading Top Tips To Promote Optimal Flexibility
Key Points For Effective Stretching
Flexibility is one of the simplest elements of fitness to improve. It takes little effort and no specialized equipment. If you perform a few stretching exercises at the end of your workout flexibility training takes up no time at all. Stretching exercises can and should be performed as part of your warm up and cool… Continue reading Key Points For Effective Stretching
Impact Position – Front & Back View
Please click on any of the muscle group descriptions below to view the recommended stretches for the selected muscle(s). IMPACT position – FRONT view Pectoralis Major: Aids in club swing External Oblique: Stabilization. Pulls shoulders towards hips. Rotation Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus: Return from wrist cock Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis: Return from wrist cock Triceps:… Continue reading Impact Position – Front & Back View