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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why golf fitness stretch training is important
- Golf fitness stretch training is such an important part of the modern game today and yet there are still many amateur golfers that do no see its' benefits. They continue to avoid golf specific exercise programs or any exercise program for that matter.There are numerous benefits of golf fitness stretch training. To start with they usually have a huge impact on the game to help the golfer war...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to achieve the golf club swing speed you desire
- The golf club swing speed is what will determine your driving distance and ultimately your scores.This is the reason why virtually every golfer desires to increase their golf club swing speed as much as possible. Some golfers still believe that if you simply practice the right technique, long enough, they will achieve this desire of their heart.The truth is that there is only one thi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why exercise is the key to the correct golf swing release
- A poor golf swing release has been one of the factors responsible for dozens of injuries that have kept many golfers off the course, some of them for good.Failure of applying the correct technique, apart from giving you poor results in your game can also result in all manner of injuries. Many of these injuries leave a golfer in great pain. They include injuries like low back, rotator cuff a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The basic golf swing is pure physics
- If you've been on a golf course and have tried to use all your strength in the basic golf swing so that you hit the ball as far as possible, then you will have already understood that this does not quite work.One of the reasons is that although the basic golf swing requires strong conditioned muscles, this hardly means hitting the ball with all your strength. In fact the basic golf swing is...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf training equipment can give you a competitive edge
- Whether you are just beginning to enjoy the game of golf or a seasoned professional, you will find that golf training aids can help you improve your game. Everyone has room to improve, and practice always helps. With the right equipment, you can be knocking strokes off your score in no time.Training equipment is designed to help with a variety of areas of your game. You can find putting aid...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf tips should always include fitness
- When you think of golf tips, do you usually think about how to improve your swing, or how to sink your putts? Those, of course, are good tips, but you also need fitness tips behind all of those technique tips. Without proper fitness, technique tips will fall short.Take your swing, for example. You can meet with a golf pro on many occasions and he can tell you all there is to know about how ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf practice equipment can pave the way for better golf
- There is a great deal of equipment on the market today that can help you make your practice time more efficient and effective. Many people believe that simply getting out on the course and playing more often will make them a better golfer. Without effective practice, however, you could just be making the same mistakes again and again without actually improving your game.Effective practice h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sciatica exercises alleviate discomfort for golfers
- If you are fortunate enough to have never experienced sciatica, you may be wondering what it is. The sciatic nerves run from your lower back down each of your legs. They are the largest nerves in the body, growing to more than a half inch in diameter. Irritation or compression of these nerves, which can range from a mild tingly pain to excruciating pain that is debilitating, is referred to as scia...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The perfect golf swing through improved posture and balance
- Every golfer is continually in search of that elusive feel of the perfect swing. Books are written on the topic. Instructional videos promising the "secrets of the perfect swing" sell like hotcakes by mail order and on the internet. Everyone everywhere wants to know what they need to do to swing like the pros.The truth is there is no "perfect swing" ? at least there's no...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf drills to improve your game
- Many people believe that simply getting out on the course and playing as often as they can is practicing their golf game. While playing often does help you improve, to really see improvement you need to perform golf drills that will target very specific components of your game so you can improve them. Just getting out on the course means you could just be "practicing" the same errors, dr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 2005 us open winner - what does it take?
- As the 2005 US Open began in Pinehurst, NC, the name Michael Campbell wasn't being touted as likely to finish first. Michael had attempted in four previous Opens and had not survived the weekend. Fortunately his final round of 1 under 69 gave him the two stroke lead he needed to earn a victory over the top ranked player in the world, Tiger Woods. How did Michael keep his composure with Woods makin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The golf channel highlights fitness
- If you're a Golf Channel addict or merely an avid golfer, and also want to maintain top fitness for your golf game, you'll be pleased to know that they have made fitness education a priority. Through a variety of resources and educational tools they have incorporated the advice of experts on how improved fitness can make you a better player.You can catch golf fitness academy shows on period...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Shoulder exercises to improve your game
- Your shoulder strength and flexibility are essential to producing an optimal swing off the tee. Adequate shoulder rotation is responsible for keeping the club in the desirable swing plane. Tightness of your external right shoulder rotation limits your follow through while tightness of your external left shoulder rotation creates restrictions in your backswing.One of the ways you can make su...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Quick golf tips for restoring muscle imbalances
- As a golf biomechanic, my focus is on looking for areas of poor flexibility and muscle imbalances which effect the mechanics of the golf swing and create opportunities for the body to break down in injury. Each of these situations presents possibilities for improvement in your swing as well as keeping the body in an injury free state.When the body is out of balance, this means some muscles ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fitness for golf is the new gold standard
- Golf fitness has never been considered as important to one's enjoyment and success in the sport as it is today. The erroneous concepts and opinions of old (golf is not a physical game? golfers don't need to worry about fitness or nutrition?) are dying away in favor of the realization that fitness is paramount to performing well and golfers simply play better when they're in better shape.Tod...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do you want to play par golf?
- The key to playing par golf is to focus on more than just golf techniques, and pay attention to your entire body. Fitness is key to any sport, whether you're running up and down a basketball court, throwing the pigskin or playing the links. Without a proper fitness routine, your body is not going to be able to deliver the results you need.When it comes to golf, there are four basic elements...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Master flexibility training and you?ll conquer the playing field in golf
- Is it difficult to rotate your body through the full range of motion in your golf swing? Do you stop short on your back swing? Lack of flexibility can adversely affect not only your golf game, but your health as well. Different muscles are called upon at different points in the golf swing. If you are not flexible you are more prone to injuries. Your body will try to overcompensate by engaging othe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 golf facts that will change your game
- Are you seeing the same decrease in your handicap that reflects your hard work and efforts? Do you consistently fall short on your drives or feel exhausted at the end of 18 holes? Do you carry the disappointment of a missed putt over into the next hole? If you are plagued with problems like these then it is time to give your golf game a boost. Change your golf game for the better by focusing on th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Today?s golf schools bring in the elements of instruction and fitness
- What comes to mind when you think of golf lessons through a golf school? Do you imagine hours of instruction on the range and putting green? Maybe the school teaching professionals will review the fundamentals and even include a playing lesson. While each of these elements has an important role in improvement of your golf swing, do you have any idea what might be missing? Today's golf schools inco...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 golf fitness tips that work
- If you have turned on the television to watch any golf tournament over the last couple of years, you obviously already know the strong role that fitness plays in improving your golf game. When you engage in a regular fitness routine, you're preparing your body for improved performance by building a lean, strong, fit physique capable of more control and consistency with your clubs. Being fit enable...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf tips discover the magic
- Golf is a physical and a mental game. There are many ways to impove your game. You can improve your swing, your putting, and your shot. We will look at a variety of tips for different facets of your game. These are tips for the beginner but a pro could conceivably benefit from their use.Golf will get you outdoors and will get you moving. The combination of physical and mental activity will ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sit up straight! it will help your game
- What does it take to reproduce the perfect golf swing? Precise coordination of muscle contraction and relaxation, muscle balance and body awareness are all required to recreate a good swing. A prerequisite to these necessary components is good posture.Good posture is a state of musculoskeletal balance that allows the body to move efficiently in a stress free range of motion. Faulty posture ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - History of golf- how it all started
- Since before the time Mary Queen of Scots was disciplined for playing golf two Sundays after the murder of her husband Lord Dernley in 1567. Golf is known to have been played at St. Andrews before the founding of the university in 1411. It is a safe bet to say that golf was played in some form or another as much as a century before this.Golf is the only game whose objective it is to hit a b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf travel bags ? choose wisely to protect your investment
- Planning a golf vacation? Don't forget to protect your golf clubs by choosing the right golf travel bag. How do you choose the golf travel bag that is right for you? Let's take a quick look at three different styles to help you make the right choice.Remember, choosing the right golf travel bag isn't only about the bag itself. Golfers planning a golf vacation or just looking for protection o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Charity golf tournaments
- If you are involved with a non-profit organization, chances are you have been approached by people who specialize in hosting charity golf tournaments. Charity golf tournaments are extremely popular ways for people to raise money. Usually, the way these events are set up, people pay a fee to be involved in a two or three-day event, sometimes a one-day event only. The players get to play alongside l...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Invest in the right equipment and take your game to the next level
- Golf is a $60 billion per year industry. Much of that staggering figure comes from money spent on new "technologically advanced" equipment. Equipment the manufacturers claim will let us hit the ball farther and straighter than ever before. Another large area of spending is golf instruction. Today's golfer has access to a vast number of highly qualified PGA teaching professionals to corre...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Can a stability ball help you strengthen your core for golf?
- Some call it a Swiss Ball, some call it a fitness ball, others use the more modern term 'stability ball.' Whatever you call it, the stability ball has been used in exercise and rehabilitation for years and has recently been adopted by personal trainers and fitness instructors for use in strength training and muscle development, especially when it comes to exercises designed to strengthen the core ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Getting to the core of your golf swing
- At some point, almost all of us struggle with efforts to improve our golf game. Many will try videos, books, hours with a teaching pro, the newest club, and swing after swing to no avail. While there's some improvement, it's just not what you'd anticipated. What could be the problem?The golf swing involves many components that must be executed with precision timing and skill. Properly fitte...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creating a golf fitness program
- For the average golfer embarking on a total golf fitness program may sound a little overwhelming. Fitting the program into your schedule on a regular basis may seem like something for which you simply don't have the time. However, it's not as hard to accomplish as you may be thinking. The benefits will apply not only to better golf, but to increased fitness and stamina in other areas of your life ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Women?s golf and exercise
- While golf is long overdue to benefit from the application of fitness, thanks to women like Annika Sorenstam, women are now realizing strength training and flexibility conditioning aren't just for men. The benefits on the golf course are well worth the effort of sticking to a regular golf fitness regime.Today's women golfers are more determined than ever to stake their claim to the golf cou...