As we get older, our bodies change. Muscle size and strength decrease primarily due to inactivity. Bone mass and density decrease, increasing the susceptibility to fractures. Tendons and ligaments become less elastic, making it easy to get overuse injuries. Joint inflammation and cartilage degeneration often occur due to arthritis. Thirty minutes of physical activity a… Continue reading Exercise And Bone And Joint Conditions
Category: Exercises for Golf
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
Is Sciatica Hurting Your Game?
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a general term for pain radiating along the course of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body (as big around as the pinky finger) and supplies nerve input to the back of the thigh and the entire leg below the knee. Sciatica is a… Continue reading Is Sciatica Hurting Your Game?
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
Muscle Cramps And Golf
What Are Muscle Cramps? A cramp is an involuntary and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax. Cramps can affect any muscle under your voluntary control (skeletal muscle). Muscles that span two joints are most prone to cramping. Cramps can involve part or all of a muscle, or several muscles in a group. The most… Continue reading Muscle Cramps And Golf
How To Get The Most From Your Flexibility Program
6 Principles to Follow 1. The first principle of stretching safely is to always stretch within your comfort zone. In other words, never stretch to the point of pain. Although a mild muscle tension may be desirable, discomfort has no part in a sensible stretching program. 2. The second principle for stretching safely is to… Continue reading How To Get The Most From Your Flexibility Program
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
The Language Of The Body
The body has a way of communicating the way it feels to us each and every day. As we become more intuitive and gain a better understanding of its signals, we become better at preventing, managing and even protecting ourselves from injuries. Here is a list of signs you may feel and what they may… Continue reading The Language Of The Body
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
Low Back Pain And Golf
What Is Low Back Pain? Four out of five adults will experience significant low back pain sometime during their life. After the common cold, problems caused by the lower back are the most frequent cause of lost work days in adults under the age of 45. The lower or lumbar spine is a complex structure… Continue reading Low Back Pain And Golf