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Most people at this time of year still have their clubs
in storage, but you do not have to wait for good weather
to work on your game. Now is actually an ideal time to
work on some aspects of your game. Why not spend a few
minutes a day working on your flexibility, strength and
swing technique? Spending even 5 to 10 minutes a day
swinging a club will keep you supple and loose and you
won't have to relearn your swing after the long layoff.
Cardiogolf is
a golf specific exercise program that you can do
indoors. This program is designed for golfers of all
levels regardless of age or level of play. Cardiogolf will
teach you to condition the specific muscles used in
proper swing biomechanics as well as provide low impact
aerobic conditioning. Visit
Cardiogolf
to start your program today!
When spring finally hits, here's
a tip for staying loose on the course:
Warm Up Before You Stretch
Many people mistakenly think stretching their arms over
the head is a warm-up to play golf. I always cringe when
I see people stretching their arms over their heads and
behind their backs, thinking that they are warming up
their muscles, when they are potentially harming
themselves. The worst thing you can do before you play
golf is start to stretch muscles and joints that are
cold because you can tear the muscle and joint.
You should warm-up muscles and joints before you
stretch. To increase your blood flow, which brings
needed oxygen to muscles and joints, you can:
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Jog in
place
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Do jumping jacks
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Or take a brisk walk
If it
always takes you two or three holes to start hitting the
ball solid, it is because it is at that point that you
are finally starting to warm-up your muscles so they
loosen and stretch better. Take the time to warm-up
before you stretch.
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Swing two clubs gently back and forth, gradually
increasing the pace.
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Walk the few hundreds yards to the
driving range instead of hopping in the golf cart.
For
younger players the ideal is to break a sweat; for older
golfers, it's to become slightly winded. To save a few
strokes at the start of your round, do yourself a favor
and warm-up before you stretch and swing.
Karen Palacios-Jansen was recently named
LPGA National Teacher of the Year and is managing editor
for Golf Fitness Magazine. For more information, visit
www.kpjgolf.com.
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