| Golf - A Passion for millions - a great blending of sun, sport and things social.
Golf is one of those sports that can really hook you, and you can play it as long as you can still stand up. It is attractive as a pastime where people of substance make deals that turn the world, a great way to get some sun (Vitamin D) and fresh air, and a bloodless way to inflict great emotional damage on the rest of your foursome.
Golf is also one of those one-sided activities that, because you swing only one way and twist the trunk forcefully one way, and drive off one leg, very commonly results in slow-onset, chronic injuries that hamper the game and leave you in pain. To maintain your body for golf you need to perform exercise that balances muscle, tendon and ligament strength so your joints and stay correctly alligned.
We have invited experts in field of golf to share their secrets for staying in top shape for the game in this catagory. Read on!
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1. Enhance Your Golf Game with a Massage Chair
by James Knolan
Post Date: 07/30/2008
If you are really serious about playing at your best, then warming up is a critical first step. You may be mentally ready to play, but your body needs to be poised to perform. A regular warm up routine consisting of stretching and increasing blood flow is important. The body knows it is being prepared for physical exertion. Massage chairs have the ability to assist in the warm up and warm d ...more...
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2. Why You Stink at Golf
by Geoffrey Kalmbach
Post Date: 07/24/2008
How would you feel if I told you I can lower your golf score in 15 minutes? I'd have your attention wouldn't I? How often do you get to the course late for your round or practice session and rush without bothering to warm up? How many of you think a warm up consist of swinging your club a couple of times? Last week over an hours time I counted 43 people at the driving range and you guessed it , no ...more...
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3. The Key to a Consistently Powerful Golf Game
by Terri Zelasko
Post Date: 04/20/2008
The term athlete has never more aptly applied to golfers than it does today. While strength continues to remain an important part of the game, power gained through flexibility and balance are now what put a great golf game within reach for many.
So what’s the key to achieving the level of flexibility and balance that will transform your game? Core muscle group flexibility. Think about ...more...
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4. Golf clubs for beginner golfers
by David Webster
Post Date: 04/16/2008
Every golf player whether a new player or a professional player needs to have golf clubs and for each these clubs can be very different. They can also be priced very different also as the more professional the club and the different materials they are made from are going to make a difference in the price. Those that are consider Golf Holidays might like ...more...
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5. Corporate Golf Gift Ideas
by David Webster
Post Date: 04/16/2008
Corporate gift ideas are among the new craze. The popularity of the game among those who live and work in corporate America is growing by leaps and bounds and the number of people going on Golf Holidays is ever increasing. There is no better way to market the name of a company than to make the name available on golf apparel to be worn by game particip ...more...
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6. Clothing Etiquette
by David Webster
Post Date: 04/16/2008
Etiquette on the course is a major part of the game of golf. The game and its rules are particular about integrity and behavior on the course. So, how does the way you dress on the course affect this? Well, outside of the many rules when play a round of golf, you also should fit in with those around you. This is so important on some golf courses that you might not even be allowed to play if yo ...more...
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7. Beginner Golf Bags
by David Webster
Post Date: 04/16/2008
Finding the first set of golf clubs once you have decided to take up the game is usually the first thing that a new golfer wants to do. Good start…but what about the golf bag?Golf bags are an essential part of the equipment that you will need to begin as well. Professionals will be looking to upgrade, while the novice, and those booking golf holidays ...more...
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8. 20 reasons why you suck at golf
by Matt Canham
Post Date: 02/18/2008
With carpet like fairways, majestic trees, manicured greens, and fluffy sand bunkers, the game of golf brings out feelings of tranquility, harmony, respect and tradition.
As a game once described by Winston Churchill as being "a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into a even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose," it also brings out swearing, ...more...
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9. Bring Your Fitness Up to Par
by Raymond Lee
Post Date: 09/17/2007
Would you rather swing a golf club than swing your partner? Then perhaps golf is your course to fitness. Golf is an outdoor game. Your goal is to use a club to send a small ball into each distant hole – preferably in as few swings as possible. No two golf courses are the same, so each one is a fresh challenge. If you’re new to the game, take lessons. They should help you learn how ...more...
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10. GOLF FOR SENIORS: WARM-UP FOR CONSISTENCY
by Jennifer Adolfs
Post Date: 09/13/2007
Golf for Seniors is not just a docile game where you walk around and hit a little ball over and over. Ask anyone who plays frequently and has to go home and take a nap afterwards. It requires much skill along with mental and physical conditioning to prepare yourself to play your best.
Many people take up golf later in life after they have retired and can enjoy more time on the ...more...
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11. Leisure Activities in and around Lewes
by Sarah Roberts
Post Date: 09/07/2007
If you want to get out and about during your stay at Pelham house you’ll find there are lots of activities to chose from right on your doorstep. Whether you’re after a gentle walk around town or in the downs or an adrenaline fueled extreme sport , Sussex has something to offer for everyone.
Based in Brighton Marina, just a few miles from Lewis, Sailnet UK offer a variety of water based co ...more...
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12. Avoiding Golf Injuries - An Amateur Golfers Guide
by Nicola Carr
Post Date: 08/15/2007
To the uninitiated, Golf it is merely hitting a little white ball whilst going for a Sunday stroll in park like surrounding. For the golfing enthusiast Golf is a fascinating lifetime pursuit of physical and mental challenges, that little white ball merely representing a fine balance of knowledge, skill, physical ability and mental stamina and temerity. This pursuit of e ...more...
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13. How to Have a Better Golf Swing
by Zach Michaels
Post Date: 03/24/2007
If you've been searching for how to have a better golf swing then Mike Pedersen's Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide is a must read. After reading Mike's book I was amazed at how much your fitness level directly impacts your ability to have a better golf swing. Mike's book is packed with his expert knowledge on golf fitness and he guarantees you'll add yards to your shots and shave strokes off ...more...
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14. An introduction to Golf for the Adult beginner.
by Matt Canham
Post Date: 03/04/2007
Every day more and more people are taking it up for the first time. I was once a beginning golfer myself and I remember the frustrations of learning the swing and playing well. And that was with a Golf Pro Father.
There are a lot of books and other information products available for established golfers, but not a lot for adults who are brand new to the game. Amongst all the tour ...more...
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15. The Importance Of Weight Training In Your Golf Game
by Joe Stewart
Post Date: 02/15/2007
Though not many golfers may agree with it, the truth lies in the fact that golf weight training routines play a very important role in improving the game of a golfer. Golf, indeed is a very sophisticated game that people of all ages and gender like to take up as a hobby but little do they realize the importance of fitness and weight training programs that can bring about a radical improvement in t ...more...
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16. Ouch My Aching Wrists: No More Keyboarding Or Golf
by Syd Nohcud
Post Date: 11/05/2006
You may have heard either experienced computer users or serious golfers lamenting that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has affected them big time. Just what is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and how can I prevent it from affecting my computer keyboarding and golf activities. The hand to keyboard relationship is the most strained interface between you and your computer. ...more...
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17. Golf Fitness in the winter
by Nadia Behnan
Post Date: 11/01/2006
Get Fit for the golf the season Written by: Nadia Behnan, Golf Conditioning Specialist CPTN
The biggest misconceptions a lot of golfers have about golf conditioning, is that it is something that should be done during the golf season, to improve their game immediately. Well, it is actually the opposite. Golf conditioning is even more beneficial when it is started during the "off sea ...more...
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18. Over The Hill Golfers Get More Roll
by Todd Harmon
Post Date: 10/25/2006
Over a decade has passed since I crested the hill of age continuum and yet it just dawned on me last year at 53, I should be getting more roll out of my drives than I did before! Seriously I'm no physicists but even I know that golf balls roll further down hill. And I'm definitely over the Hill!
Despite my convoluted theory, the evidence shows that I'm hitting the golf ball shorter an ...more...
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19. Golf Flexibility Exercise For Lower Back
by Mike Pedersen
Post Date: 09/09/2006
By A golf flexibility exercise that can release the tension in your lower back can be the silver bullet you've been looking for to improve your golf swing and finally get rid of that nagging back pain!
In fact there is no single genuine golf exercise program that does not include flexibility exercises. That is how critical flexibility training for golf is.
Flexibility pro ...more...
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20. Improve Your Golf Backswing With Flexibility Exercises
by Mike Pedersen, Golf Fitness Trainer
Post Date: 08/25/2006
To Improve Your Golf Backswing Flexibility Exercises Are The Key! In order to improve your golf backswing, you must first find out what it is that is keeping you from achieving an optimal, 90 degree shoulder turn with 45 degrees of hip turn. So many golfers struggle to improve their golf backswing, but are taking the incorrect approach. Evaulate Your Physical Limitation ...more...
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21. A Basic Explanation on the Basic Golf Swing by Nguang Nguek Flue...
by Nguek-Fluek Nguang
Post Date: 08/23/2006
If you have ever been on the golf course or a driving range and have tried to use all your strength in the basic golf swing so that you can hit the ball as far as possible, then you already understand that this technique does not work very well. In fact, you were probably lucky if you hit the ball and if you did manage to make contact with the ball it probably went no where near the direction you ...more...
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22. Analyzing the Four Components of Your Golf Swing
by Michael Saville
Post Date: 08/10/2006
Copyright 2006 Michael Saville
Golf can be a relaxing pastime and sport that provides the benefits of getting exercise, enjoying the outdoors, and relieving stress. However, if you are serious about the game and have trouble with your golf swing, the basic fundamental of the sport, your stress level will negate all the other benefits associated with golfing.
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Everything bui ...more...
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23. How To Improve Your "Golf" Balance
by Tyler Powers
Post Date: 08/08/2006
Copyright 2006 Tyler Powers
Balance - it sounds so simple! As a golfer, you know that maintaining a proper balance is a key to your game. And it's more than just having the correct stance.
Optimal balance depends on three aspects - your visual perception, the signals from the inner ear, and signals from your muscles and joints. Sometimes these aspects get out of sync, causing a bala ...more...
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24. How to Unleash Your True Golf Potential - Part 2
by Craig LePage, CSCS, NASM-CPT
Post Date: 07/28/2006
In (Part 1) of this article I discussed how muscle imbalance can often keep a golfer from achieving his or her true playing potential. Even though these imbalances are quite common they often go untreated due to the fact that the golfer is focusing on the symptom and not the cause. The symptom in this case is the inaccuracy and loss of power in their swing. The cause is the mu ...more...
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25. How to Unleash Your True Golf Potential (Part 1)
by Craig LePage, CSCS, NASM-CPT
Post Date: 07/28/2006
Time and time again we see today’s golfers out on the driving range trying to better their game. Whether it’s working their short game or driving the long ball, hours upon hours are spent on trying to master proper technique in order to take strokes off their game. What most golfers are unaware of is that the proper technique they are striving for is often hampered by something ...more...
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26. DANGER! - Use this golfing Power Source only at your own Peril
by J. Matherly
Post Date: 07/08/2006
Note: This is a 16 part series. If you want to be sure to get access to all 16 reports, please register your email address at www.swingofchampions.com. Also, by registering today, you will receive a FREE 73 page Ebook of Golf Jokes. -------------------------------------------------------------- The power source I would like to talk about today is the rotation of the left forearm. ...more...
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27. Hitting Power
by J. Matherly
Post Date: 07/08/2006
Note: This is a 16 part series. If you want to be sure to get access to all 16 reports, please register your email address at www.swingofchampions.com. Also, by registering today, you will receive a FREE 73 page Ebook of Golf Jokes. ---------------------------------------------------------- We all want more power and more distance in our golf swing. And very fortunately, there are se ...more...
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28. "How To Improve Your Golf Swing Hitting The Sweet Spot Everytime...
by Tim B. Miller
Post Date: 05/28/2006
One major misconception about golf is that working to improve your swing has no benefits; that one should strive for the “perfect swing”. Well, there is no perfect swing as each person needs to find what works well for them. There are many steps that can be taken to improve your golf swing though.
To start, one must figure out what they are currently doing for their swing. Video ...more...
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29. An introduction to Golf for the Adult beginner.
by Matt Canham
Post Date: 03/09/2006
Copyright 2006 Matt Canham
Every day more and more people are taking it up for the first time. I was once a beginning golfer myself and I remember the frustrations of learning the swing and playing well. And that was with a Golf Pro Father.
There are a lot of books and other information products available for established golfers, but not a lot for adults who are brand new to the game. ...more...
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30. Kid Fitness Programs
by Eddie Tobey
Post Date: 03/01/2006
Kids’ fitness is a major concern today with several kids becoming overweight or even obese by the time they reach their teenage years. Over 40% of the kids in the US are believed to be overweight. Even though obesity is often believed to be because of genetic factors or because of over-eating, lack of proper exercise is also a major reason for obesity among children. There is an imbalance between ...more...
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31. Golf Fitness Programs
by Eddie Tobey
Post Date: 03/01/2006
Fitness is the state of the body that determines the overall health of all the organs. Physical fitness determines the ability of the body to remain strong and endure physical stress to a certain extent. . It is basically a condition wherein, all the major parts of the body- the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, bones, and muscles are in proper working condition. Fitness programs are the path to havin ...more...
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32. Fitness Training Programs
by Eddie Tobey
Post Date: 03/01/2006
Physical fitness is the state of the human body when it is in perfect health. Being fit is very important to stay alert both physically and mentally and also to ward off certain diseases that attack as the body ages. Fitness programs are schedules that allow a person to incorporate exercise into their daily routine. There may be many reasons for taking up a fitness program: to gain strength, to lo ...more...
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33. Fitness Programs
by Eddie Tobey
Post Date: 03/01/2006
Fitness is a state of the human body that allows it to function up to its full potential. It is the ability to do regular jobs without any strain, while being alert and energetic enough to endure any stressful activities. It is basically a condition wherein, all the major parts of the body, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, bones and muscles are in proper working condition. There are four aspects rela ...more...
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34. A Golf Weight Training Program Can Make The Difference
by Mike Pedersen, CPT, Golf Fitness Swing Expert
Post Date: 02/10/2006
A golf weight training program can have a huge impact on the senior golfer. In a sport that hardly has any controversies; few issues have come as close to being controversial as golf weight training programs have. More so with amateurs, non-professional and senior golfers.
A golf weight training program need not be controversial at all, if you look at the huge benefits and effect it ca ...more...
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35. Golf Specific Fitness Is Underrated
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 12/23/2005
Golf specific fitness is mainstream on tour! There is no way around it! To play your best, you’ve got to be in better golf shape! Golf is physical…and requires both dynamic strength and flexibility. Gone are the days of the 19th hole! That’s if you want to be top dog in your foursome. Instead of going to the 19th hole after your round, why not do some cool down stretches so yo ...more...
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36. Exercises For Golfers Pay Huge Dividends
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 12/22/2005
Exercises for golfers may seem like an oxymoron, but I’m here to tell they are most definitely not. Golf is physical! Golf causes injury! Golf can very easily break down the body! To hit the ball maximum distance, your body has to have a higher level of golf specific strength and flexibility.
The above statements are fact.
To play your best golf you need to implement ex ...more...
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37. Core Golf Workout For A Power Golf Swing
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 12/21/2005
A core golf workout that produces a power golf swing is one that focuses on rotation. The primary movement in the golf swing is rotating your upper body back, then rotating it through to the finish. That is why it is critical you implement exercises that involve rotational strength and flexibility There is a lot of confusion with golfers on what to focus on when trying to impro ...more...
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38. Golf Exercise For A Great Game And New Body In 2006
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 12/17/2005
Golf exercise is mainstream thanks to Tiger, Annika, Larry Nelson and all the top tournament golfers who are doing it and seeing fantastic results from it. You are a “golfing athlete!” And ALL athletes work on their “machines”. Why wouldn’t you? Participating in a golf exercise program that works on all your personal, physical limitations is the approach you need ...more...
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39. Core Flexibility Training Improves Golf Swing Power And Distance
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 12/11/2005
Core flexibility training is critical if you want to improve your golf swing power and driving distance. Your core is the engine to your swing. If your core is inflexible you will not be able to make a full backswing with minimal tension.
Picture your core being the middle of your body. That’s as simple as you can get it. It is mainly your abdominals, but can also include glu ...more...
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40. Exercise Training For Golf Will Do Wonders
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 12/05/2005
Exercise training for golf is what every golfer who is serious about improving their golf swing power and mechanics should be focusing on… especially senior golfers in the “off-season” or winter months.
If you’ve read any of my articles you’ll know where I’m coming from.
“Your body dictates your golf swing!”
“A broken body will never achieve optimal golf performance”. ...more...
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41. Weight Training for Golfers Is The Missing Link To A Great Game
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 12/04/2005
Weight training for golfers may sound exhausting to you and even an oxymoron, but I can tell you it’s not a secret anymore. Weight training for golfers is a must if you want to achieve your highest level of golf performance.
You don’t need to fear it! Embrace it and realize you will not only play your best golf…you will feel better than you have in years! I receive do ...more...
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42. Power Golf Exercises That Are Proven To Add Distance
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 11/30/2005
Power golf exercises are a unique set of exercises that you do not do in a gym on machines, nor do you lift heavy weights. For that matter, you can do simple power golf exercises right in your home with minimal equipment.
You see…to improve the power in your golf swing, you need to look at the mechanics that create the power.
It’s not your arms swinging the club as hard ...more...
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43. Golf Swing Weight Training A New Approach
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 11/30/2005
Golf swing weight training is as specific as you can get in regards to golf training to improve power, distance and iron yardages with every club. Wouldn’t you love to add 10 yards to every iron? Instead of a 150 6 iron, you’re hitting a consistent 7 iron the same distance.
This alone will greatly improve your “greens in regulation” and getting more shots closer to the pin. The ...more...
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44. Golf Resistance Training - Helping To Make You A Better Player
by Simon Ashton
Post Date: 11/12/2005
Being a good golfer requires a good level of fitness. Remember, there are 18 long holes you have to play! Thats a lot of walking, and swinging and carrying of your bags. If you really want to improve your score, enjoy the game more and in general feel fitter and healthier, then you need to conside golf resistance training. Regardless of your age, if you start to use resistance traiing on ...more...
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45. Senior Exercise For Golf Prolongs Golfing Life
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 10/28/2005
Senior exercise for golf is becoming evident, but not enough to make a dent in the aging golfers’ approach to golf improvement. So many golfers who reach their 60’s and up are looking for anything that will help them improve and yet the last thing they look at is their body. With age comes a declining level of strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, coordination and more. Wi ...more...
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46. Golf Flexibility Is A Key Component For Senior Golfers
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 10/19/2005
Golf flexibility is a common term among senior golfers. Most senior golfers know they have a declining level of golf flexibility and distance. But why then do most of them not participate in a golf flexibility program?
If you are in this group of golfers, do you walk off the course frustrated with your performance? Are you dissatisfied with your driving distance? Do you seem ...more...
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47. Weight Training For Golf - In Your Own Home
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 10/01/2005
Weight training for golf is viewed by golfers as a lot of work, time- consuming, boring and you need a gym membership to do it. None of the above is true, and if you read this article, I’ll explain why.
You see…weight training for golf isn’t on machines anyways…so that eliminates the requirement of a gym. It’s not a lot of work, if you pick and choose the area you want to focus on ...more...
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48. Senior Golfers Can Still Play Great Golf. Do You Want To Know Ho...
by Mike Pedersen
Post Date: 09/27/2005
If you’re a senior golfer…don’t give up and don’t give into the perception that’s it’s all downhill from here. No way! You have a lot of GREAT golf years ahead of you, but you need to take a different approach to your golf improvement. The approach I’m going to talk about will quickly and dramatically transform your game; and you can do this all right in your own home ...more...
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49. Flexibility Exercise For Golf
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 09/17/2005
Flexibility exercise for golf is a critical component to performing a repeatable, powerful, and mechanically sound golf swing. Senior golfers are the prime target to benefit the most from flexibility exercise for golf. With a declining level of both flexibility and strength, the muscles of the senior golfers are not as pliable and responsive to the physical demands of the golf swing. ...more...
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50. Golf Exercises Don't Have To Be Grueling
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 09/14/2005
Golf exercises are viewed by the majority of golfers as “work”. That is why it is so difficult to convince golfers that golf exercises can be fun and don’t have to wipe you out physically.
I’ve worked with many golfers in person and with my online golf performance sites, who were shocked to realize how much fun and motivating golf exercises can be.
Don’t picture going in ...more...
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51. Improve Strength For Golf To Reach Your True Potential
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 09/13/2005
Strength for golf is a term you’ve all heard by now. It’s all over the television during professional tournaments, and golf instructors are now throwing the term around.
What makes strength for golf so important and why should you listen?
Let me briefly explain.
The golf swing is traumatic to the body! I can’t put it any simpler than that. When you are swing an obj ...more...
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52. Golf Driving Tip That Will Add Yards Quickly
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 09/03/2005
A golf driving tip that can make the difference between being the shortest hitter in your foursome to the longest…consistently would interest you right? Well…the tip I’m going to discuss is not what you’d think, but you need to take notice and apply it…if you want to own your foursome off the tee!
When you think of a golf driving tip I’ll bet you think of swing mechanics. Am I ...more...
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53. Golf Core Exercises For More Power
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 09/02/2005
Golf core exercises. You hear that phrase quite often on the television by the commentators referring to the area a lot of the touring pros focus on to improve their power output and prevent low back injuries.
Vijay Singh for example uses weighted medicine balls to work his golf core muscles throughout the whole week of the tournament. In fact his caddie is his rainier. How co ...more...
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54. The Ultimate Golf Swing Training Program
by Ronald Burke
Post Date: 05/31/2005
Why isn't your golf swing improving? Have you ever had your golf swing analysed? That's not just having a golf professional look at your swing but check out your golf swing plane, posture, your spine angle, balance and general biomechanics. If you haven't you are not having a true swing analysis done.
You understand the basics... how to hold the club, wh ...more...
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55. Golf Swing Physical Requirements
by Mike Pedersen, CPT
Post Date: 08/24/2005
There are two approaches to achieving a better golf swing. There is improving your physical capabilities…and improving your golf swing technique.
How many times has your teaching pro recommended a golf swing technique change and you couldn’t do it no matter how many balls you hit? It’s because you didn’t have the “physical capability” to successfully make the change and repeat ...more...
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56. How A Golf Workout Routine Can Crush Your Competitors
by Mike Pedersen
Post Date: 06/05/2005
A golf workout routine can be as simple as using a pair of hand weights (dumbbells), and doing 5-6 golf-specific exercises in less than 15 minutes. Now I know you have 15 minutes to dramatically improve your game and crush your playing partners and competitors.
So many times golfers think that ...more...
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57. The Most Valuable Golf Swing Secret
by Mike Pedersen
Post Date: 06/08/2005
There is a golf swing secret that can change everything for any golfer. There is no doubt that executing the perfect golf swing is a difficult feat and doing it consistently is even harder to accomplish.
This golf swing secret is so powerful that those who practice it start seeing massive improvements in their game almost immediate ...more...
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58. Golf Weight Training Is The Answer To Longer Drives
by Mike Pedersen
Post Date: 06/10/2005
It is no secret that most of the male and female tour players who want to play their best golf, do golf weight training exercises. But its not the kind of grueling, sweating stuff youre thinking about.
There is a HUGE misconception of what and how this type of program should be done. It does not take going into a gym and lifting heavy weights; ...more...
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59. Do You Fear Golf Weight Training Programs
by Mike Pedersen
Post Date: 06/26/2005
In a sport that hardly has any controversies; few issues have come as close to being controversial as golf weight training programs have
In a sport that hardly has any controversies; few issues have come as close to being controversial as golf weight training programs have. More so with amateur and non-professional golfers.
And yet if you really e ...more...
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