Golf Fitness Training To Strengthen Essential Swing Muscles

All golfers want lower scores, but over look the benefits golf fitness training. perfect balance while hitting the ball gives your body the anchor it needs to point the ball in the right direction. It doesn't matter whether you're teeing off, trying to get out of a hazard, or trying to land on the green, balance is something that the instructor is going to constantly remind you to concentrate on until you are consistent.

Golfers need to strengthen the muscles they use in the game to a certain extent, but more importantly, they need to have them work as a team with muscles they don't use so much when playing the sport. learning to coordinate all of the muscles together in a golf fitness training program will result in fewer sports related injuries.

The reasoning behind completing a golf fitness training program is to strengthen the muscles that you only use for golf and rarely use any other time. Think about it like this. The way a golfer must turn and twist their back and legs aren't exactly natural, which is why this may be the only time you use these muscles. Don't be surprised if after nine holes you will be able to feel the pain in every muscle you need to work on.

balance can be improved by using different muscles. Strength training the quads, the hamstrings and calves will also help improve your stance. If you combine the strength of your legs with solid upper arms and abdominals you will have more control over you balance during the stroke.

After you strengthen your legs and achieve perfect balance, a golf fitness training program will help you with the next element of the swing to learn: shifting your feet. Ideally you want to hit the ball with your weight positioned over the back foot. With stronger legs and better balance the ball should go farther and more consistently now that you are shifting your feet during the swing.

There are many easy exercises that can help someone who only plays golf once a week. A golf fitness program will explain these exercises, but it is up to you to take a few minutes everyday so that you can strengthen these muscles. For example, there are back muscles called lats that you use during your swing. A few minutes of pull-ups will strengthen them so they don't cramp up during the game. For more information and golf tips visit http://www.golftipsofthemonth.com

By continuing to use all of the stretches and strength training exercises that you can learn from a golf fitness training program, you can stay fit throughout the year and keep improving your game.

Advanced golf fitness training involves dedicating twenty to thirty minutes, three days a week to the exercises. During this time, you will use stronger weights and learn more advance stretching and strengthening exercises. Always keep your doctor updated whenever you start or increase any fitness training. They can talk you about diet and help you chart your progress.

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Ahimsa - First Yama, First Limb

According to Patanjali, the Yamas are the first limb of yoga. Ahimsa is often referred to as the first Yama. Ahimsa is to restrain from violence, but we live in a violent world. just open any newspaper, or watch the news, and you will be overwhelmed with negative feelings, when you consider the innocent victims of all this violence.

So, how do we live a non-violent life in a world filled with random violence? According to Matthew 5:38-39, Jesus said, "You have heard that it was said, Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth, but I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

life was not easy for any of those who lived under the rule of the Roman Empire, but Jesus advises us to forgive our enemies and our suppressors. As he was being crucified, Jesus also stated, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. His ability to forgive was super natural.

Mahatma Gandhi said, "I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent." Many people will state that they cannot live up to the standards of Jesus or Mahatma Gandhi for non-violence. This is understandable, but do most of us really try?

every person on the planet should make a conscious effort to try to be as forgiving as Jesus Christ or Mahatma Gandhi. To help those who have, or would do you harm, is not an easy task.

This should be a matter of putting thoughts, words, and actions, to good use. It is easier said than done, but to do this, we have to be tolerant of everyone. It requires us to make decisions and actions without prejudice - at all times.

However, if you are being physically attacked, and your survival, or the survival of friends, or family, is at stake, non-violence may not be a viable option. In history, there have been conquerors who massacred millions of peaceful people like sheep.

Unfortunately, history has documented far too many holocausts for us to ignore the right to defend oneself. To be humble on the outside, but bold within, is a much safer course when you plan your day. When you put your best foot forward, most people will respect you for it, but beware of those who see your good manners as a sign of weakness.

Copyright 2007 Paul Jerard / aura Publications

Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of yoga Teacher Training at: aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. http://www.riyoga.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive a Free yoga e-book: "Yoga in practice," and a Free yoga Newsletter, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html

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