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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

postheadericon Choosing the Right Golf Fitness Program


Although many people do not realize it, golf is a physically demanding game. This includes the coordination, timing, strength and flexibility. Especially for older golfers, staying in good condition is a vital part of continued enjoyment of the game. Here are a few things to think about and consider as well as setting up golf fitness.

General Condition

As any doctor will tell you, you should not start any golf fitness program, or any other type of regular exercise without a good working knowledge of your general physical condition. Also, your physical strengths and weaknesses will directly affect your ability to consistently perform the actions necessary for the proper and consistent golf swing. coach or, if you do-it-yourself-type web site like pgatour.com can give you some ideas about specific exercises to help you work on those areas that could be a problem for you.

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Basics

Any golf magazine is loaded with ads for the latest gimmick, gizmo or tool that will fix your swing, increase your clubhead speed, cure your slice, or guarantee twenty foot putts. However, many golfers, eager to lower their scores, remember that the basic components of a good golf fitness program can do more to increase consistency, balance and club control than most of the latest gadgets on the market. Especially during these winter months, when it is often too cold to take on, of course, a solid golf fitness program can help keep your body and your swing in line and ready for those warmer days in spring, when the links start beckoning.

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