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Are
You Hooked On Golf?
Golf Anybody?
There are
millions of people addicted to golf. Why?
- Golf can
be played on a beautiful course with as many people as you like,
and in very pleasant weather.
- Golf is
very gentle on your body, and is truly the sport of a lifetime.
- Golf has
many physical benefits and is a very efficient way to stay in
shape, and has many physical benefits.
- With golf,
you will get the most out of a round if you walk the course;
this will also burn a number of calories and improve your cardiovascular
health. Carrying your clubs will strengthen your upper body
and actually hitting the ball improves your hand to eye coordination.
- Golf can
be played by yourself or with as many friends as you like. You
can also chat and visit between each hole while you are waiting
on others to finish their holes. Or if you enjoy playing by
yourself, you can enjoy the great outdoors, at your own pace.
Professional
golfers make the game look easy. Their swing seems as fluid and
effortless as running water, and they look as thought they are
on a leisurely stroll as they pound drives more than 300 yards
and hit high soft iron shots.
The truth
is that young professionals are strong and fit enough to make
a complicated athletic move look simple. Few amateurs can devote
that amount of time, energy, and money to their golf games, but
that shouldn't stop them from making positive changes in their
games by improving their strength and conditioning.
Golf is a
game of balance, discipline, and touch. Enhancing and improving
those specific shills, requires a balanced regimen with four important
components: strength, flexibility, endurance, and diet.
There are
many books and videos one this subject and I would suggest that
all golfers invest in a good golf fitness program.
Good Golfing.
About the
Author...
Dr.
Richard Myers
richard@thinkandreachpar.com
http://
www.thinkandreachpar.com
As avid golfers,
we maintain a golf training website with golf tips, weekly golf
training, golf related articles, and a weekly newsletter. We try
to cover everything from the tee to the green and health related
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