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