1. Golf is a Real Workout
Although golf is considered a low impact sport, it is actually a great overall workout. The average golf course is 6,000 yards long, and takes four-and-a-half hours to play. Walking while carrying a golf bag works your leg muscles. The golf swing itself utilizes all your back muscles, as well as putting real tension on your arm and shoulder muscles. The different skills require fine muscle control and being outside the whole time does wonders for your health. Warm up properly or risk muscle injury.
2. Back and Upper Body Stretch
Stretch your lower back by taking a baseball catcher position and reaching out straight ahead as far as you can. Repeat on the left and right sides, holding the stretch for 30 seconds and stretching all three positions four times each. Holding your arms out to the side, turn your upper body as far as you can to the right. Hold and then turn to the left. Repeat 10 times each side.
3. Hips, Hamstrings and Chest
To stretch your hips by lying on the floor, facing up. Cross your left ankle over your right knee and draw your knee up to your chest. Hold for a count of four and repeat with the other leg. For your hamstrings, put one of your feet on a bench or step. Pivot at the waist and bend forward, stretching towards your toes. Do not lock your knee, but keep it slightly flexed. Repeat four times with each leg. Stretch the chest muscles by standing in a corner and placing your forearms against the walls at right angles. Move forward to stretch the chest muscles. Hold for a count of four and repeat five times.
4. Super Shoulder Stretches
Stretch your right arm straight up and bend at the elbow, reaching behind your head. Take your left arm and bend it to meet your right hand behind your back. Stretch and hold for a count of five. Switch arms and repeat with the left side. Alternate arms and stretch 10 times on each side.
5. Get the Heart Pumping
Stretching is great, but every warm up includes a cardio component. Get your heart pumping with 10 jumping jacks. Then stand with your arms down at your sides. Tuck your elbows into your sides and lift up your hands to waist level. Pull up your legs so that your knees hit you hands. You should look like you are marching in place, but bringing your knees very high. Repeat 10 times each leg. At the end of these exercises, your muscles and tendons are warmed up and your body is relaxed. Enjoy your game.
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