How You Think Is Everything Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment. Decide Upon Your True Dreams Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to achieve them. Take Action Goals are nothing without action. Don’t be afraid to get started. Just do it. Never Stop Learning Read books,… Continue reading 10 Habits of Highly Successful Dieters
Category: Golf Specific Assessments
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
The Glycemic Index Of Common Foods
How It Works The glycemic index refers to the relative degree to which blood sugar increases after the consumption of food. A food is always measured relative to the effect of pure sugar. High glycemic index foods can raise blood glucose levels very quickly, as well as insulin levels. In contrast, low glycemic index foods… Continue reading The Glycemic Index Of Common Foods
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
3 Minute StepTtest
Purpose: The three-minute step is a universal aerobic test used by the YMCA. The result will give you a 1 minute recovery heart rate used as a basis of comparison to others in your gender and age range. Remember that a quicker recovering heart rate corresponds to a more fit individual. What you will need:… Continue reading 3 Minute StepTtest
Sports Nutrition Quick Tips
FLUIDS– a major key to successful workouts is staying well hydrated before, during and after your workouts. Long workouts, excessive heat and humidity and fluid losses through sweat can significantly affect your ability to exercise and compete. Hydration Tips: · Drink one to two glasses of water when you get up in the morning. ·… Continue reading Sports Nutrition Quick Tips
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
12 Minute Running Test
Purpose:Determine your cardiorespiratory endurance during a 12 minute running or walking activity.What you will need: 1.Measured running/walking course, preferably a track (or a treadmill )2. Timer to record the 12 minutesHow to perform the test: Attempt to cover as much distance as possible by either walking/running for a 12 minute period. Record your results and… Continue reading 12 Minute Running Test
Ideal Body Weight Chart
How to Approximate Your Frame Size Bend your forearm up to a 90 degree angle. Your arm should be parallel to your body. Keep your fingers straight and turn the inside of your wrist towards the body. Using your other hand, place your thumb and index finger on the two prominent bones (on either side)… Continue reading Ideal Body Weight Chart
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