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3 STRETCHES EVERY GOLFER NEEDS TO KNOW You shouldn’t feel any pain during these stretches; just take it nice and slow. You can hold onto another chair to help keep your balance, but if you feel unsafe while performing these stretches, stop immediately. FOR PREVENTING GOLFER’S ELBOW Medial epicondylitis, better known as “golfer’s elbow,” is when the tendons in your forearm become inflamed and damaged from overuse. Help prevent this common injury by regularly doing some wrist curls with lightweight
Although golf appears far less physically demanding than other sports, golfing is a full-body workout. Just swinging the club once engages your abs, pecs, forearms, latissimus dorsi muscles, and gluteus maximus. Pulled muscles and repetitive stress injuries are real threats golfers face, which is why it’s crucial that golfers warm up before making that first swing. Here are a few stretches and exercises designed to help golfers stay healthy and improve their game. FOR BETTER ROTATION Golfing engages many muscles in your body, so you need a stretch that targets those areas. The torso cross-over stretch does just that. 1. Begin by laying on your side. 2. Bend your top leg to waist height, holding at roughly 90 degrees. 3. Rotate your top arm and torso in the opposite direction. WITH SUDOKU TAKE A BREAK
Hold this stretch for 30 seconds before repeating in the opposite direction. If you need to increase the stretch, hold a light weight in the outstretched hand while you hold your bent knee closer to the floor. Listen to your body, and be careful not to overdo it. FOR IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY Are your hips feeling tight? This is a common problem for golfers over the age of 50. We recommend a dynamic hip stretch. 1. Place a chair in front of you. Place your right foot on the chair and reach both hands towards your feet. 2. Keep your spine straight and your shoulders back, and stretch forward gently 10 times before switching to the left foot. 3. Return to your right foot, and this time side bend to the left, with your right hand over your head,
dumbbells or squeezing an old tennis ball for five minutes at a time. These exercises will stretch your tendons and strengthen the muscles in your forearm. It only takes a few minutes to warm up, but it can dramatically improve your game and reduce your chances of suffering from an injury. The next time you tee up, try some of these stretches first.
while reaching forward. Repeat 10 times before switching to the left foot.
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1. In a large pot, liberally salt water and bring to a boil. Add fusilli and cook according to package directions. Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper during the last 2 minutes of cook time. 2. Drain the pasta and veggies, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. Return pasta and veggies to pot. 3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil to medium heat. Add garlic and cook until translucent and golden, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until tomatoes are wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in reserved pasta water. 4. Add tomato mixture to pasta pot, stirring to coat evenly. 5. Divide into bowls, top with parmesan, and serve. This pasta is so perfect for spring, its name literally translates to “spring pasta.” ‘Nuff said. INGREDIENTS • 12 ounces pasta, ideally fusilli • 1/2 pound broccoli florets • 2 carrots, shredded • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, ideally Parmigiano-Reggiano • Kosher salt, for pasta water and to taste DIRECTIONS
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