Locate the machine used to work your chest region. In most health clubs this will be labeled seated chest press. From a seated position, grip the handles parallel to the floor and check your posture to ensure you are sitting upright. Flexing your chest muscles, slowly push the handles forward. Return to the start position and repeat. Remember to lift and lower the weight slowly. The negative resistance (lowering of the weight) is where we build strength. To prevent a pendulum action, count 4 seconds on the action, hold the lift 1-2 seconds and then count 4 seconds while returning to the start position. Strong chest muscles help maximize effectiveness in the golf swing.
Locate the machine used to work the deltoid (shoulder) region. This should be labeled side lateral or side deltoid raise. From a seated position, place your arms in the machine to where the pads are resting just below the shoulder region. Concentrate on lifting the weight leading with your elbows so that you are working the deltoid region. Return to the start position and repeat. Remember to lift and lower the weight slowly. The negative resistance (lowering of the weight) is where we build strength. To prevent a pendulum action, count 4 seconds on the action, hold the lift 1-2 seconds and then count 4 seconds while returning to the start position. Strong shoulders add more stability to the top of the backswing.
Locate the machine used to work the tricep (back of upper arm) region. In most health clubs this is labeled seated tricep press machine. From a seated position, grip the handles with an open grip and slowly press downward. Return to the start position and repeat. Remember to lift and lower the weight slowly. The negative resistance (lowering of the weight) is where we build strength. To prevent a pendulum action, count 4 seconds on the action, hold the lift 1-2 seconds and then count 4 seconds while returning to the start position. Strong triceps assist in most distance off the tee.
Increase your cardiovascular capacity (the ability to use oxygen and fuel efficiently during longer periods of exercise) to play optimal golf. Aerobic capacity is developed through sustained exercise at 60-85% of your maximum heart rate. Choose an activity that you will continue on a regular basis. You will need to determine your target heart range, so use this simple formula: Subtract your age from 220. Multiply the difference by .6 and again by .85 (For example, 40 yr equates to 220-40 X .6 = 108, and then 220-40 X .85 = 153, so target range is 108-153 beats per minute). Now you have your training range to increase your aerobic capacity. Monitor your heart rate every five minutes to insure you are training efficiently.
This week we will be training on the bike utilizing the program titled interval (hill and valley elevation). Because most courses have elevation changes we want to train accordingly. If you have questions concerning the length of time you should do refer to your results of the Golf Fitness Analyzer.
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