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| Get into Golfing |
Jim McLean
Drive 300+ yards
Golf Tips
Drivers and Irons
Distance Power Golf Tips
The Rhythm of Golf Swing
Warm Up On The Driving Range
Hitting Long and Straight Drives in Golf
TROON GOLF ACADEMY
Stop Hitting The ground - Solid Contact Every Time
Downswing Sequence I - Downswing Sequence II
What is Your Swing Point?
Connection in The Golf Swing
How to Start The Downswing
Golf Tips
Drivers and Irons
Distance Power Golf Tips
The Rhythm of Golf Swing
Warm Up On The Driving Range
Hitting Long and Straight Drives in Golf
TROON GOLF ACADEMY
Stop Hitting The ground - Solid Contact Every Time
Downswing Sequence I - Downswing Sequence II
What is Your Swing Point?
Connection in The Golf Swing
How to Start The Downswing
Greatest Tips
Better with age
The number of
people over 65 playing golf is increasing dramatically, according to surveys by
Sport England, with more women taking it up for the first time, too. Regular
golfers happily spend five hours at a weekend enjoying a leisurely game.
Playing regularly helps you stay mobile, and improve your muscle tone and
endurance.
Our expert says
“People often
question the fitness and health benefits of golf. However, research has
demonstrated that playing 18 holes of
golf three times per week improves cardiovascular fitness and decreases heart
disease (if you walk). Golf gets
the body moving by taking the joints and
muscles through range of motion, improving flexibility while keeping the bones
and muscles strong. The best thing about golf is the ability to play and
enjoy the game at all ages, from nine to 90 years. You can play with, and
compete with, your parent or even your grandparent!” Rod Hidlebaugh,
Physiotherapist and Director, Tomsville Clinic, Australia
Antonia’s Story
“I first
played golf over 20 years ago, but as I didn’t take lessons I just hacked
around. A couple of years ago, I gave it another shot and really started
enjoying it, and I’m constantly improving.
“Golf is something I can do
with my husband, either at home or on weekends away. It’s great because it’s
something we do together, sometimes with another couple or in a group. There's
also a huge social aspect to playing, with drinks and regular events outside
the club to attend. I've seen some beautiful countryside and different terrain.”
Get into Walking
Get into Walking
Walking can easily be integrated into your daily routine, either
as a simple mode of transport or a brisk walk with the dog. Or how about
joining a local rambling group?
Walking
is one of the most simple, yet effective forms of exercise.
You can do it with
friends, alone or with your dog.
It can be
long and leisurely or brisk and short.
It can be something you do for fitness,
or just as a way of getting to work or the shops.
Our expert says
“Walking
is something you can do at any age and is easily integrated into your daily
routine, so you’re much more likely to enjoy it and do it regularly. It can
work for anyone, whether you’re looking for Yigorous exercise or a more gentle
pace.” Joanna Hall MSc, Diet and Movement Expert.
Consistent
walking can be a really powerful form of exercise for lifelong health, and can
be more effective than
short-term intense bursts of exercise or short-lived
gym membership. Think of it as a lifestyle.
In a
study of 70,000 female nurses, it was found that those who walked at a brisk
pace on most days of the week for at least 30 minutes reduced their risk of
stroke by 40%.
Benefits of walking
The
benefits of walking are endless. Improved posture, reduced back pain, weight
loss, reduced blood pressure and cholesterol, stress relief and better
cardiovascular fitness, to mention just a few. And as a weight-bearing
exercise, walking is one of the best forms of exercise to help maintain bone
density, so ideal if you’re concerned about or suffer from osteoporosis.
How to do it?
Specific
fitness walking: start gradually with 10-minute walks and build from there.
It’s better to do a short, brisk walk every day. Aim for consistency and
regularity.
As a simple mode of transport: walk to work, or part of
the way by getting off the bus earlier or parking the car further away. Leave
the car at home and walk to the shops for your daily paper.
Try a rambling group for a long, leisurely stroll: mvtv.ramblers.org.uk
Nordic walking provides an all-over body workout. By
incorporating walking poles, you use your upper body.
Find your local class: mmi.nordicwalking.co.uk
Try the free Health Walk Scheme: mw.mlkingforhealth. org.uk
Get an active dog! They need walking every day and can’t
be ignored.
WHAT TYPE OF FOOTWEAR
Invest in the right footwear for the terrain you'll be walking on and the
type of walking you’ll be doing.
Trainers or lightweight trekking shoes are best for brisk power walking;
traditional boots are better for rambling and hill walking.
Choose a shoe with a wide toebox, which allows the toes and foot to
spread and move freely.
Try a specific walking shoe such as the Merrell: www.merrell.co.uk.
Example:
MERRELL ACCESS ARC
GREAT FOR POWER WALKING WITH ITS LOW PROFILE AND WIDE TOE BOX
MERRELL GRASSBOW
GREAT FOR TRAIL WALKING
Liz’s Story
Liz from London walks everyday for fitness.
“I hate any form of exercise, but walking I do on my own. I try to do a walk every day and use the Joanna Hall Walkactive method. I feel empowered. It’s made me feel better, friends say. I look fantastic and my stress has gone. If I wake up feeling lousy, I know after a walk I’ll feel much better. I’m very pleased with myself and can’t recommend Walkactive highly enough for ladies of a certain age.”
