TRX Suspension Training | |  | Need something to carry with you on the course that won’t melt or get soggy in the summer heat and humidity? Nuts are the way to go. Besides being convenient and tasty, nuts and seeds have a variety of health benefits. Many people avoid nuts because of the high fat and calorie content. While nuts are high in both, there are numerous other beneficial components of nuts. | | |  | Start with your feet to improve your game. Whether by book, television show or golf instructor, we are told time after time to check our fundamentals: grip, aim and alignment. It’s a mantra we should be practicing all the time. But it all means nothing if you are not grounded. Well, what does that mean? With the assistance of gravity, your feet are the only thing that keeps you connected to planet Earth while you play golf. | | |  | Tiger Woods knows the importance of taking care of his knees. Just this past April, Tiger underwent his third knee surgery since 1994. He has since then spent a tremendous amount of time rehabbing the left knee in preparation of returning to golf, hoping to come back stronger and more accurate than ever in time to participate in tournaments late May or early June. | | |  | Athletes and golfers alike have always known that carbohydrates are essential to producing energy. In the late 90’s our society was overtaken by the low carb diet trend, causing athletes of every sport to scratch their heads and wonder if maybe they too were eating too many carbs. | | |  | If you are looking for a way to improve your golf game, you may want to try a new healthcare system called Body Talk. Body Talk helps golfers by getting all the systems of their body to synchronize. Originally developed by Australian doctor John Veltheim. | As a Physical Therapist I often hear the question, “Can I play golf again?” Regardless of age, skill level or gender, everyone—especially here in Florida, where we can, fortunately, enjoy golf year-round—is eager to return to the sport. Many times these patients are recent recipients of hip or knee replacements. Every junior golfer wants to maximize their fitness potential in the off-season, but few know how to accomplish this crucial task. Before we investigate the method of off-season conditioning, we must define “off-season” and “junior.” | |  | The following article is written by the strength and conditioning coach for the 10-time NCAA champion, men’s golf team at Oklahoma State University. The insight on how to plan your training around the seasons is very informative for those competitive amateurs. Though the majority of us are not training as competitive amateurs, the information that follows is still very useful for all golfers, especially those that feel the effects of “snow” on their golf game. | | |  | Corporate golf outings are ideal for building stronger relations with your clients, but not always good for your golf game. Many outings try to pack too many activities into the day such as a meeting, speaker or a clinic before the round, so there is not always time to get in a proper warm up before the first tee. Here is a quick and simple warm up routine that you can do in less than 3 minutes to get you warmed up and ready to play. | Are you looking for the latest technology to boost your golf game? Look no further than your kitchen. Changing you eating habits before, during and even after a round of golf may be just the boost you need to take your game to a new level. | |  | Recently, a fan favorite has returned to the PGA. After a shortened golf season due to his well documented back pain, Fred Couples has made it back. This guy looks like the Freddie we have always known. He’s the man with a silky smooth swing that bombs it 305 yards. There is a lot of biomechanical data you can look at, but one of the key buzz terms the industry is paying attention to is called the “Kinematic Sequence.” | | |  | Becoming a great putter takes a tremendous amount of time. You need to practice to develop feel and touch, but the long hours standing in a bent over position can weak havoc on your back, hips and neck. It is common knowledge to warm up and stretch before you play and practice your long game, but do you know that it is just as important to warm up and stretch before you practice putting? | | |  | Do you ever have a sore shoulder after a particularly intense round of golf, or a “bum knee” that requires repeated doses of anti-inflammatory medication? New research on inflammation reveals a link to painful joints and muscles, as well as chronic ailments such as heart disease, cancer, and a depressed immune system. | | |  | A wrist injury can be devastating for a professional golfer. Phil Mickelson had to withdraw from several tournaments this past year because of a lingering left wrist injury he sustained playing a practice round at Oakmont CC, the site of the 2007 US Open. The left-hander failed to contend seriously in any of the four major championships, because of the nagging wrist. | Did you know that playing golf could help you live longer? It’s true. In a study conducted by the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports showed that people that play golf enjoy an increase in life expectancy. | |  | When we heard that LPGA 2006 Rookie of the Year, Seon-Hwa Lee, had incorporated kickboxing into her fitness regimen, we sent the GMF field team to see how her connection with the sport plays into her continued success on the golf course. | |
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