| The world of women's golf is growing | | | | feel thirsty. |
| more competitive every year. Less than | | | | Mild dehydration can cause chronic pain |
| ten years ago professional lady golfers | | | | in the joints and lower back. Sport |
| who drove the ball 250 yards ranked | | | | related pain is one of the number one |
| among the top 15 LPGA players. Now, a | | | | reasons why golfers swing incorrectly. |
| player who drives the ball 250 yards | | | | This makes hydration far more important |
| won't even place in the top 40. | | | | than most golfers realize. Keep a bottle |
| The secret to great golf | | | | of water handy to drink between holes. |
| Professional women golfers are rapidly | | | | Try to train yourself to drink 2- 4 oz |
| discovering the connection between | | | | of water every 30 minutes. |
| healthy, fit bodies and more accurate, | | | | Use technology to define your golf |
| powerful, golf swings. This has led to | | | | fitness needs |
| improvement in golf training techniques | | | | With recent advances in golf technology, |
| and stronger women golfers. Whether | | | | players can use 3-D motion capture for |
| you've just played your first round of | | | | body biomechanics analysis throughout |
| golf or you've started your professional | | | | their swing. Dynamic Balance and Body |
| golfing career, paying attention to your | | | | Motion Systems, like those presented at |
| physical needs and fitness level is the | | | | the Nike Women's "Get Fit for Golf" |
| first step toward rising to meet the | | | | Seminar, can find swing flaws caused by |
| competition. | | | | poor conditioning or injury. The |
| You are what you eat | | | | information gathered can be used to |
| If you often find your energy and | | | | create a golf fitness training program |
| concentration lacking once you hit the | | | | that is unique to each woman's fitness |
| back 9, you might want to evaluate your | | | | needs. |
| eating habits before and during a game. | | | | Strong muscles and flexible joints keep |
| You should always have a pre-game meal | | | | you swinging |
| that is low in fat but high in complex | | | | Close your eyes and envision yourself |
| carbohydrates and includes a good source | | | | swinging the club for a long drive. Feel |
| of protein. A snack midway through the | | | | your shoulders, back, hips, elbows and |
| game is also a good idea. Go for a piece | | | | knees. Almost every muscle group and |
| of fruit or an energy bar every four to | | | | joint in your body is involved in |
| six holes and you'll notice a dramatic | | | | hitting the golf ball. A program of |
| increase in your consistency through out | | | | strength, flexibility and conditioning |
| the course. | | | | is vital to improving your game and |
| Water is more important than you think | | | | preventing golf related injury. |
| You need water to regulate body | | | | Look for a golf training and fitness |
| temperature, move nutrients, remove cell | | | | program that takes a well-rounded |
| waste and protect your joints. You're | | | | approach to improving your game. Your |
| body loses water with perspiration and | | | | habits and movements before, during and |
| physical activity. In order to keep your | | | | after the game all contribute to your |
| body quenched as you play, you'll need | | | | golf fitness level. |
| to drink water long before you actually | | | | |