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Golf is a sport you can play all your life. But as you get older it becomes more difficult to play with the same ease and flexibility. The ball doesn’t seem to go as far, your body aches a little more and you’re more exhausted after a round. Stretching and resistance training can make a remarkable difference in your body and golf swing. Power doesn’t always come from new equipment or hitting hundreds of balls on the range. Increase your flexibility and you might be surprised by the increase in distance off the tee. Concentrating on your lower back is a great place to start an exercise program. The easiest and quickest stretch to do before and after playing or practicing is the front stretch: 1) Hold a club in front of your body with both hands. 2) Keep your knees slightly bent and your back rounded. 3) Slowly lower the club toward the ground. 4) Hold this position for 15-20 seconds. 5) Rotate to the left and right for an additional 15-20 seconds each. The simplest back strengthening exercise is the lying Superman: 1) Lie flat on the ground. 2) Raise your arms and legs simultaneously. 3) Keep your legs as straight as possible. 4) Repeat 10 times and hold each for 2 seconds. Mike Hansen can be reached at (949) 262-3486, or visit www.healthygolfer.com. |
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