WHY STRETCHING BEFORE GOLF IS ESSENTIAL T o outsiders, golf may look like a leisurely stroll down the green, stopping every couple hundred If you have a scheduled tee time, make sure you show up 15–20 minutes early to get ready. You wouldn’t play basketball or football without an appropriate warmup, and golf shouldn’t be any different. (And How to Do It)
meters to tap the ball along the fairway. But those of us who regularly hit the links know better. When you’re swinging a metal club for over four hours, it’s only natural that strains, sprains, and repetitive muscle erosion can follow. And even without injury, it’s a consistently demanding physical sport. The tiniest restriction on your range of motion can create a bad habit that will throw the ball awry with every accidental slice. That’s why proper stretching is a vital part of playing successful golf. Stretching will not only help keep your lower back, core, shoulders, and arms working correctly while you’re on the course, it will drastically improve your performance. But how do you get the most out of your stretching routine? SUDOKU
Before stretching, get your blood pumping to your muscles with a general warmup. Fifteen minutes of brisk walking should do the trick. Then, do some dynamic stretches. Start with a few wide circles with your arms outstretched, moving through your full range of motion. Then, brace yourself against a post or wall, and swing your leg forward and backward, switching when you feel you’ve gotten a good stretch. After that, swing your legs outward to the side, as well. Follow that with a few lunges. Cross your arms across your chest and twist your torso as far as is comfortable back and forth, stretching your back in the process. Finally, lift one arm above your head and
stretch your back to the side, reaching for the opposite hip. Repeat this on the other side. After you’ve finished your round of golf, engage in some static stretches by touching your toes, pulling your foot up toward your waist while standing, and stretching your calves against a wall. This way, you’ll ensure your cool-down will go as smoothly as possible.
SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO SOUP INGREDIENTS
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• 3 pounds sweet potatoes, roughly chopped • 1 onion, chopped • 2 stalks celery, sliced • 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced • 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock • 1 cup coconut milk • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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DIRECTIONS
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1. Place all the ingredients except for the coconut milk in a slow cooker. 2. Season everything to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. 3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. 4. Puree everything until
smooth, using a blender or an immersion blender. 5. Add the coconut milk, give
everything a good stir, and cook for another 30 minutes.
6. Adjust the seasoning and serve warm.
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