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I wonder how that machine that Tom Kite endorses is. Not that I have room for anything like that. — Jon
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Check out Fit for Golf by Gary Player. Anyone out ther have a stretching program devoted to the golfing enthusiast. It is about four months before golf season begins here in Northern Ontario and I’m looking at losing 50 lbs and getting in shape before I have to hit balls. Thanks for any help. Stuart.
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I got a small booklet for free from the Edwin Watts Golf Shop in Memphis last winter entitled "Stretch to Play." Our Ladies Golf Assn plays each Tues morning and were fortunate enough to have a member that is a dance instructor. She showed us exactly how to do each stretch and elaborated on its purpose. Stretching replaced "donuts". It was a wonderful habit to start which has stuck with many of us. Jane in Missouri
Anyone out ther have a stretching program devoted to the golfing enthusiast. It is about four months before golf season begins here in Northern Ontario and I’m looking at losing 50 lbs and getting in shape before I have to hit balls. Thanks for any help. Stuart.
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I got a small booklet for free from the Edwin Watts Golf Shop in Memphis last winter entitled "Stretch to Play." Our Ladies Golf Assn plays each Tues morning and were fortunate enough to have a member that is a dance instructor. She showed us exactly how to do each stretch and elaborated on its purpose. Stretching replaced "donuts". It was a wonderful habit to start which has stuck with many of us.
I’m terribly sorry, but you’re incorrect. Nothing, but NOTHING can replace donuts. :) Mike Mike Dalecki–Charter Member, RSG Clique I do not patronize spammers! Help keep RSG clean. Expect the same etiquette from me on RSG as on the golf course. RSG Roll Call: http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/daleckim.htm
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http://www.eas.com/sportsspecific/ Try this link. Click on "Sport specific program". You have to fill out a short form but it is totally free and seems to work well(for me anyway). Matt
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Anyone out ther have a stretching program devoted to the golfing enthusiast. It is about four months before golf season begins here in Northern Ontario and I’m looking at losing 50 lbs and getting in shape before I have to hit balls. Thanks for any help. Stuart.
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The best general book on stretching is "Stretching" by Bob Anderson. He has 16 exercises tailored for golf. His golf exercises help one to increase flexibility, make full turns, and hit the ball solidly with more speed. Following his general regime also decreases risks of joint problems. Enjoy!….John
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Hi Stuart- I also have decided to lose weight and gain some strength for the upcoming golf season. I did some research and settled on a book to help "The Fitness Approach To power Golf" by John Carrido. It is subtitled- How to build strength, increase flexibility, and improve your swing by making your body part of your equipment. It also has some dietary advise. Cost $13.95 US$ and seems well worth it. Now I have to do my part ! Good luck
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Anyone out ther have a stretching program devoted to the golfing enthusiast. It is about four months before golf season begins here in Northern Ontario and I’m looking at losing 50 lbs and getting in shape before I have to hit balls. Thanks for any help. Stuart.
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Anyone out ther have a stretching program devoted to the golfing enthusiast. It is about four months before golf season begins here in Northern Ontario and I’m looking at losing 50 lbs and getting in shape before I have to hit balls. Thanks for any help. Stuart.
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Check out Fit for Golf by Gary Player.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Anyone out ther have a stretching program devoted to the golfing enthusiast. It is about four months before golf season begins here in Northern Ontario and I’m looking at losing 50 lbs and getting in shape before I have to hit balls. Thanks for any help. Stuart.
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Anyone out ther have a stretching program devoted to the golfing enthusiast. It is about four months before golf season begins here in Northern Ontario and I’m looking at losing 50 lbs and getting in shape before I have to hit balls. Thanks for any help.
Stuart: It’s my opinion that stretching alone *isn’t* very effective in becoming more flexible for golf. Your advance in flexibility will be greater if you combine it with cardio *and* strength training. The stronger muscles seem much more responsive to properly applied flexibility exercises. Plus as you lose weight from certain areas you’ll find that others become more flexible as well when you don’t have a spare tire in the way! :-) This site kind of confirms that fact, although I’m not sure how scientific their research was. Interesting nonetheless…. http://www.medxonline.com/Golf/ I started a pretty serious program in November and my workouts (3-4 days/week) include work in all three areas. I have about 30-40 lbs. to lose and wanted more flexibility for performance and injury prevention. I’ve tried doing this before but this is the first time I’ve *ever* incorporated weight training and it has made a HUGE difference in my level of flexibility in a relatively short time (8 weeks) Here’s a synopsis….(I know it’s long…..sorry!) 1. Brief 10-15 minutes of brisk walking/jogging (treadmill) to warm up muscles –very important that the muscles be warm *before* stretching to make stretches more effective 2. 20-30 minutes of concentrating stretching –I usually focus a little more on the stretching the area that I will be weight training later that session (upper vs. lower body) –make sure you (1) relax and breath during the stretch as much as possible (2) gradually increase and hold the stretch for 30 seconds (most people only stretch for 5-10 seconds) (3) repeat the stretch 2-3 times for an additional 30 seconds- -repeating really makes a difference! Focus areas: calves, hamstrings (do 3-4 different hamstring stretches), thighs, quads, glutes, hip flexor, bi, tri, rotator cuff 3. Strength training (upper body 1-2x/week, lower body 1-2x/week) (my trainer started me on only low weights 1 set/10x for first 4-6 weeks; then increased to original weight 1 set/8x; rest 15 seconds; next higher weight 2 sets/6x (with 15 sec. rest in between those too) **Continuous stretching of worked areas between exercises is very important** (Your weight tolerances might differ–IOW, I’m a wennie..:-) ) Upper strength exercises: –standing/sitting lat pulls (on lat machine)–45-60 lbs –standing tricep extension (on lat machine)–35-45 lbs. –bench press–85-100 lbs –prone fly w/dumbbells–15-20 lbs. –two arm bicep curls–35-55 lbs. Lower body strength exercises: –leg press (machine)–280-320 lbs. –calf raises (leg press machine)–280-320 lbs. –hamstring curl–80-100 lbs. –seated leg extension–100-120 lbs. –squats/lunges–35-50 lbs. 4. 30-40 minutes of cardio work (I prefer an elliptical machine, but can be running, biking, stairs, rowing) –I try to vary the intensity so if I do 4 workouts/week, I’ll do one of each (based on heart rate….)…(1) low intensity (HR 120-140) 30 minutes; (2) low intensity (same as #1) 40 minutes; (3) high intensity (HR 140-160) 30 minutes; (4) high intensity (same as #3) 40 minutes –low intensity is supposed to burn more fat; high intensity is good for cardiovascular endurance/strength 5. 20-30 minutes of concentrated stretching again 6. abdominal exercises –30-50 regular crunches –30-50 oblique crunches –15-30 lower ab crunches Takes me about two to two and a half hours for a workout, but man does it feel good. Like someone else here said, the best thing you can do is also drink a lot of water. I shoot for 2 liters/day (half gallon–64 fl oz.)–especially important on workout days. Here’s a great book at site to refer to: "Physical Golf" by Neil Wolkodoff. Regarded as one of the best golf training book out there. I own it and it’s pretty comprehensive to say the least! :-) http://www.golf.com/yourgame/physicalgolf/wolkodoff.html Hope this helps. — Washington State University "That shot is impossible!…Jack Nicholson himself couldn’t make it!"– Homer Simpson