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