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