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Golf Fitness
by Billy Weston
http://www.verygolf.com

Golf is a great sport for gentle exercise coupled with an
excellent social potential. But is it so gentle? In order
to make a powerful, accurate drive we need to have our
muscles well tuned and all synchronised. In fact, we need
to be in trim both mentally and physically to cope with
success on the greens.

Exercises are therefore invaluable and if you can practice
in front of a mirror you'll be able to look at your posture
and, after all, it's our posture that keeps us looking
young. Always make sure that you're well balanced and you
are keeping your knees in line with the center of your
feet. Be careful that you don't over arch or round your
back; think 'posture' all the time!

We all tend to think that we're younger and more able than
perhaps we are so don't start on a program that you won't
be able to maintain because it's designed for a twenty year
old body builder! If you're concerned about either your
health or the program, talk it over with your doctor. We
can achieve much better results by being realistic and
listening to our bodies rather than by being a bull in a
china shop!

Ninety nine per cent of the population will start a
fitness regime and let it fall by the way. Health clubs see
their memberships shoot up in January and then fall off
again in March. We can always find excuses and, although we
hate ourselves for doing so, it's easier than doing the
exercise. What we have to do is visualise where we want to
be, both with the look of our bodies and the power and
precision of our drives. If you can get these images well
and truly under your skin, you won't have any hesitation
when a cream cake rears its ugly face and tempts you. We're
all motivated by different images; it could be the thought
of beating someone who you always lose to, it could be the
thought of being much more alert mentally so that you can
argue your cause in a more determined manner or it could
simply be that you want to feel more energised and dynamic.
Whatever the image that turns you on, you must spend some
time really living that until you feel strong enough to
resist all the temptations.

If you can work with a specialist they will be able to
assess your strengths and weaknesses professionally and
organise a routine for you that will help you exactly where
you need it. Have a goal in mind and tell your friends and
family what it is. This, together with the motivation
you'll get from a trainer should inspire you to continue.
Anything is better than the humiliation of defeat!

Even if you're fit but you're suffering from some
stiffness in the joints and a loss of flexibility, you
still need a specialist to sort a program out for you. We
all fall into bad habits as we play and they only usually
come to our attention when we suddenly realise that we've
lost a chunk of distance and power. Sometimes pain also
hits us after a winter break or even if we've been playing
too much. Many others of us suffer from arthritis. With any
ailment, or even for just keeping in top form it is
absolutely imperative to stick with a good program that has
been specifically designed for you.

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