| You are set and ready to hit the golf ball. (This is | | | | Walking and jogging are both excellent exercises. If |
| known as your address.) You holler "fore", oops, you | | | | you cannot set aside a special time of the day to do |
| dug half the earth and the golf ball never flew | | | | this then make it a point to walk or jog rather than |
| through the air like you thought it would. Are you | | | | ride. Walk through the parking lot to enter the mall, if |
| standing correctly? It is necessary that you take | | | | the school is nearby walk your child. Take the |
| physical preparation for the golf swings. | | | | stairway instead of the elevator. Walk or jog when |
| There are many types of golf swings. You will learn | | | | the opportunity arises even if it is a short distance. |
| many and you will always constantly try to improve | | | | 3. Flexiblity - Get rid of your stiffness by doing |
| your game. However, first and foremost is to | | | | stretching exercises, tai chi to help with rhythm or |
| improve your physical abilities and refine your mental | | | | timing, and/or yoga and Pilates to help with strength, |
| focus. | | | | flexibility, and balance. |
| - To get an effective swing with the expected | | | | 4. Stability or steadiness - Learn to be still. Conrol |
| results we need to support that swing with good | | | | nervous tics and unnessary twitches. Mediation and |
| body positioning, which means the correct stance and | | | | relaxation techniques quiets the mind; medications if |
| proper alignment of the spine. | | | | you have a medical problem. |
| - The right timing not only from physical readiness, | | | | 5. Strength - Lift dumbbells. You will want your body |
| but also with mental focus preparation. | | | | to do the work, not machines. Overall body strength |
| - The correct order for the golf swing is essential. | | | | is good, but for the golf swing you will also want to |
| - A thorough understanding of how the body moves | | | | concentrate on upper body and arm strength. |
| with the coordination of the muscles and the | | | | 6. Power - Control and command of your muscles to |
| skeleton. | | | | hit the golf ball squarely and send it the required |
| Here is a list containing how to improve your golf | | | | distance. |
| swing posture - seven foundation methods to a | | | | 7. Are you spiritually, mentally, and psychologically |
| great swing: | | | | prepared? Are your spiritual thoughts strong and crisp |
| | | | and at one with the body? Are you emotionally |
| 1. Movements - Body movement or biomechanics is | | | | prepared and have your mental facilities alert? Are |
| critical in the game of golf. It is an action game and | | | | your perceptions and sensitivities active? |
| you need to be physically fit and mentally focused. | | | | This list may seem overwhelming, but if you look at |
| Knowledge of how your body works in the game of | | | | it closely many of these items can be incorporated |
| golf is critical. | | | | into your current life style. One or two may require |
| 2. Mobility - Playing an eighteen hole golf course takes | | | | extra time on your part to add to your day |
| about four hours and about six hours of walking. | | | | particularly exercises.. |