Not Just For Golf....
use your golf cart to stretch
golf car twists
hamstring stretch
loosen your lower back
Stretch, don’t strain. A few minutes
spent warming up and stretch-
ing your body means you
won’t have to spend precious
weeks recovering when you
could be playing. There are
golfers who claim to play
their best golf when they
are carrying an injury sim-
ply because they are not
focusing as much on their
game as protecting them-
selves from further injury, so
they concentrate and play bet-
ter. You don’t have to be injured
to concentrate! An injury will not help
T
targets one of your key muscle groups
go
he fitter you are the better you will cope with the rig-
ors of a full round on that new monster 7,000 yard
plus course you just heard about. Your best fitness re-
gime will promote flexibility and suppleness. It doesn’t
matter how old or unfit you are, you can easily improve
your ease of movement with just a few simple exercis-
es.
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your game in the long run, particu-
larly if it is a recurring problem. It
will end up with you having to
give up the game we all love
so much. What should you
do to reduce the chance
of golfing injuries that
might stop you playing
the game? First of all
you should try to keep
your level of general fit-
ness up over any layoff
period. Regular walks and
stretching exercises will do
that without too much effort or
disruption to your lifestyle.
I
t is a wise golfer who warms up and gently stretches
his or her muscles before starting a round, and it is
equally important to cool down properly after your game.
Just a few stretches after a round of golf can help in pre-
venting any injuries, particularly to the back and ham-
strings. Walking can tighten your hamstrings and that
makes them more susceptible to tearing and injury.