| Are you seeing the same decrease in your | | | | tempted to swing as hard as possible when hitting |
| handicap that reflects your hard work and | | | | the golf ball. There are several adverse side |
| efforts? Do you consistently fall short on your | | | | effects of doing this. Your muscles may not be |
| drives or feel exhausted at the end of 18 holes? | | | | physically prepared for the intense strain and you |
| Do you carry the disappointment of a missed | | | | may become injured. Increasing strength will |
| putt over into the next hole? If you are plagued | | | | enable your body to tackle the demands of the |
| with problems like these then it is time to give | | | | golf swing and prepare it for the action ahead. |
| your golf game a boost. Change your golf game | | | | Endurance: Do you lose your intensity or feel tired |
| for the better by focusing on the following five | | | | after a few holes? If so, then focus on your |
| areas: flexibility, strength, endurance, nutrition, and | | | | endurance. At first glance, golf may not appear to |
| mental toughness. | | | | be a game in which aerobic fitness is necessary. |
| Flexibility: Have you ever rushed to the golf | | | | However, golfers that walk the course can walk |
| course, quickly stepped up to the tee and felt | | | | nearly five miles over the course of 18 holes. Try |
| stiff when you swung your golf club? Warming up | | | | to work in 20-45 minutes, 3-5 days per week of |
| your muscles can help relieve stiffness, but it is | | | | cardiovascular activity. |
| better to be more proactive in your approach. | | | | Nutrition: Your body needs the proper fuel to |
| Therefore, it is essential to stretch on a regular | | | | work efficiently. Common sense dictates that |
| basis. This allows you to increase and maintain | | | | loading up on junk food is a bad idea. So what |
| your flexibility. You only need a small investment | | | | exactly should you eat? An optimal sports |
| of your time in order to see significant gains in | | | | nutrition menu plan will include high quality |
| your range of motion. | | | | carbohydrates, lean protein, fruits, vegetables, and |
| Strength: Have you incorporated strength training | | | | plenty of water. |
| into your exercise routine? Many golfers are | | | | |