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Southland Golf’s editor and associate publisher, Eric Marson, is undergoing a complete, six-month body transformation to improve his health and golf game. His progress will be updated each month. The first month of Eric Marson’s body makeover started well but ended poorly. Like most professionals, he had deadlines to meet and pushed exercise to the side. When he called to say he was going to miss appointments, I understood and asked that he do some weight and cardiovascular workouts on his own. We’re scheduled to get together three times a week but only met six of the 12 times last month. Our joint workout sessions went great, but Marson admitted that he skipped the recommended solo workouts. He also took a week vacation where he didn’t exercise and reverted to his old eating habits, but he did play four rounds of golf. This is typical for most people starting an exercise venture. The key is to not let it derail your goal and that you must resume your program as soon as possible. In Marson’s first workout back from vacation, I conducted a strength and stamina evaluation where he performed all exercises to failure: crunches (42), pushups (20), pull-ups (3/4), shoulder press with 20-pound dumbbells (25) and leg press with 235 pounds (20). This gave us an initial measurement to compare to the end result in six months. Cardiovascular exercises will be combined with resistance training this month and the rest periods between sets will be shortened. Stationary bike sprints also will be added to the routine, which will focus more on golf-specific exercises to increase clubhead speed, flexibility and prevent injuries. To make sure he stays true to his cardiovascular and stretching regimen, I have designed a routine for him to follow online so I can track his progress. The exercises are animated and easy to follow, so there will be no confusion. I’m also going to design a resistance program that can be done in a hotel gym or room for the next time he’s away for an extended period of time. Starting an exercise program is a lifestyle change and it takes a lot of work. Staying consistent and not getting discouraged when missing an appointment are important steps to achieving your goals. n Mike Hansen can be reached at (949) 251-0533. PROPER EATING HABITS Nutrition is the main principle of weight loss. A calorie is a unit of energy. If you’re taking in more calories than you’re using, your body will store that energy in the form of fat, for later use. Your goal should be to turn your body into a calorie-burning machine so you’re burning more calories as you go through your daily routine. Any of the following will help: • Eat five to six small meals throughout the day. • Resistance training increases muscle mass, which needs more calories than fat. • Cardiovascular training demands more energy, which will be supplied by stored body fat. • Participate in more physical activities throughout the day. • Eat a sensible meal before playing golf, and take a snack to supplement any hunger you may have during the later holes. |
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