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ENHANCE YOUR HEALTH & GOLF GAME WITH SUMMER INJURY PREVENTION TIPS
individualized exercise prescription. Our certified personal trainers will develop a comprehensive programfocused onmobility, stability and rotational strength. Making a Healthy Lifestyle a Hole in One Though a healthy lifestyle should be year- round, the pressure for a better body is on high during the summer, what with all of the time we spend in basically less clothing than we’re used to wearing outdoors. Here are some tips and suggestions for a healthy, more fit you this summer! 1. Adjust your body temperature. Hop into a cold shower before your workout. Studies show that a pre-exercise cool down improves performance in the heat — probably because it lowers your heart rate as well as core and skin temperatures.
3. Easy does it. The actual motion of golfing isn’t the only thing that strains your body during a round. Soreness can also come from walking around the course and carrying your clubs. Start the year off using a push cart or only playing 9 holes while you build up the endurance needed to play an entire round. If you regularly ride in a cart, this is likely a little less of a concern. 4. Don’t let your skills get rusty. If you’re an avid golfer during the summer, prepare your body during the off season! Regular aerobic exercise, such as jogging, swimming or biking, can help keep your stamina up and ready for the season. Contact us ( thefitinstitutechicago.com ) if you have a history of injuries, andwe canworkwith you to create a golfing -specific injury prevention program. Our physical therapist can perform a sport -specific assessment and recommend an
Getting Back in the Swing of Things Golfing for the first time after a couple months can be tough on the body. Most people will experience soreness in their lower back, shoulders and wrists after their first time out. Before getting back into the swing of things, here are some following tips: 1. Prepare. Before hitting the green, you may want to go to the driving range a couple of times first. This will help prepare your muscles when you play a round of golf. 2. Stretch. Stretching can improve your range of motion, making it easier to swing the club. Try some of these stretches, which will warm up the muscles you will use in your golf swing.
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