Tips for good golf fitness and health: Ditch the cart and hoof it Golf fitness and your health Golf witnessed a major transition over the last 60 years. In the past, players walked, carried their bag or used a caddy. Gradually, the game has become dominated by golf carts. The use of motorized golf carts […]
Dynamic Stretches for Golf A typical golf professional arrives at the course hours before their tee time. And what does the pro do first? He or she starts out simple with stretches to loosen the body up and begin their routine on the practice green. And you should too. Formal definition: Dynamic stretching is a form of stretching […]
Static Stretches for Golf Static stretches are used to stretch muscles while the body is at rest. Unlike dynamic stretches, studies indicate static stretches do not improve athletic performance. Rather, static stretches are designed to improve mobility and range of motion. Make time for these. They work and will help your fitness for more than […]
Breathing Techniques for Golf Anxiety can be defined as an adaptive response associated with tension and uncertainty of facing a new situation or unpleasant experience that causes worry and can affect sleep, appetite and ability to concentrate. Furthermore, the fear resulting from anxiety can become extreme, debilitating and totally paralyzing. The ability to stay relaxed is […]
Is Running Good Golf Training? The thought of running to increase golf performance is a controversial topic. While running leads to aches and pains after a run, many feel it potentially leads to significant injuries later in life. Scientific studies are available to support and negate the benefits of running. Many professional players have utilized […]
Stretching/Warming Up: Golfer’s Elbow Prevention, symptoms and treatment advice for one of golf’s most-common ailments Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that connect the forearm muscles to the bone found on the inside of the elbow. Golfer’s elbow is often compared with tennis elbow. Although the injuries […]
Off The Tee: Add Power to Your Swing, Sans a Golf Ball Practice Your Swing Instead by Hitting an Immovable Object — Repeatedly BECAUSE IT’S THE BALL’S FAULT!!! Or at least it’s the ball’s weight and small, myriad club-hitting options — and our brains keep getting in the way of a good, hard hit. […]
Stretching/Warming Up: Senior Golfer Tips Maintaining balance, overall fitness and practicing regularly with a pro are keys to staying on the links well into your golden years Golf maintains its popularity since many players with reasonable health have the ability to play throughout their entire lives. In fact, I have seen players still playing well in […]
