The most important aspects of the golf swing and the game, in general, all revolve around the building of a strong and solid foundation for the body, the mind and the basics of an athletic swing. Each of the following concepts plays a critical role in your understanding of what creates a great round of… Continue reading Super 7 Necessities For Great Golf
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Getting To The CORE
The golf swing starts with core stability, then adds in the elements of strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Core conditioning is very important for a golfer because all movements in the upper and lower body are tied together, supported, and coordinated by your core. One of the hottest words in the fitness industry especially regarding… Continue reading Getting To The CORE
Seniors Improve Their Golf Game Through Strength Training
An estimated 40 million American men and women play golf each year, and many of these participants are seniors. The good news is that golf is a most interesting athletic activity that requires high levels of both mental concentration and physical skill. The bad news is that many golfers, especially those over age fifty, experience… Continue reading Seniors Improve Their Golf Game Through Strength Training
Top 10 Fitness Trends For 2004
Fitness buffs and couch potatoes alike may soon be getting more bang for their buck when it comes to exercise. Experts predict “faster-quicker” workouts and exercise programs that incorporate mind and body techniques will be among the top fitness trends in 2004. Together with an increasing focus on functional fitness, researchers say these trends will… Continue reading Top 10 Fitness Trends For 2004
Effects Of Strength And Flexibility Training On Golf Performance
A study performed at the South Shore YMCA evaluated the effect of an 8-week strength and flexibility training program on physical fitness and golf performance in adults. The Program: Twenty-two golfers were involved in the study: 17 people went through the program and 5 were control subjects. Nobody played golf during the 8-week period. To… Continue reading Effects Of Strength And Flexibility Training On Golf Performance
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