November 01, 2009
Author: Tracie Austin | Category:
Golf,
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by Janet Mayers
Many people confuse the difference between stress and anxiety. Stress comes from our interpretation of our environment which we call the pressures of life. Anxiety on the other hand is caused by high levels of uncertainty in life. Anxiety is more feelings of unease and apprehension. Stress tends release adrenaline into our bodies. Both of these situations cause muscles to become stiff and tense. Your body needs to unwind this tension for better balance. Massage chairs are very helpful in reducing symptoms of stress and anxiety.
Stress seems to be building in modern times. Most people are feeling stress from the changes in the economy and pressures from work. The causes of stress are known as a stressor. When you get angry, anxious or nervous this may be due to a stressor. Stress is interesting because interpretation of the environment is the main stressor.
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October 31, 2009
Author: Chuck Gibbs | Category:
Golf,
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by Jason Hunter
If you play golf then you know the importance of having a good swing. Your swing makes or breaks your golf game. The follow through and mechanics of your swing are very important to long term success. To ensure you have a consistent swing, it is vital to warm up your muscles, joints and tendons prior to playing. Proper warm up consists of stretching, light exercise and massage. These are important to get your body prepared for the repetitive physical activity that it must perform. Now you may not know that a massage chair can be an effective part of your pre-golf game.
The golf swing actually puts stress on many of parts of the body. The fact that it is repeated throughout the game will build up stress on the lower back, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees and hips. All of these areas are required to work together to produce a truly accurate swing. If one area like your shoulder has tightness, then it can through your swing off. This is where a sufficient and comprehensive warm up can really help improve your golf game.
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Massage Chair Therapy Improves Your Golf Swing
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October 30, 2009
Author: Antonius Ivalchyn | Category:
Golf,
Golf Clubs,
Golf Equipment
by Antonius Ivalchyn
When it comes to buying a golf club set, there are a number of things to learn. The goal is to find a set customized for your own needs. You aren’t going to be playing like Tiger Woods no matter which set you choose, but a club set that feels right will definitely help you enjoy the game more. And if you don’t have the right clubs from the start, it could take months to reprogram your swing.
So, the first thing that you need to look at is what type of shaft you are going to get. Your choices are graphite or steel. This is really a matter of preference as both types can work well as long as when you are buying a golf club set you also take into account the shaft’s flex. This is the single most important part of deciding which clubs to buy. Having the wrong flex on your shaft will cause you to lose distance and you will be all over the place when you are golfing.
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September 08, 2009
Author: Andrew de Bruyn | Category:
Golf,
Golf News
A lot of golf players strain their backs. There are a few reasons, such as not warming up, weak abdominal muscles, poor posture and too much sitting in the golf cart. Here are some things you can do to keep playing golf without back pain.
Stretch and Warm up When your swing your club and hit a golf ball with a lot of force, you are performing an explosive move. Explosive moves will often strain your muscles, including the lower back muscles if you havent warmed up. Why should playing golf be so different to other exercise? You would never sprint down the road at full speed without at least some kind of warm up, like running on the spot. If you get up in the morning and tee off, hitting the ball as hard as you can, without any stretches or warm ups beforehand, you could easily sprain your back muscles. Do these 2 stretches-your hamstrings and shoulders. After doing these two stretches (see below), twist lightly side to side. Now do some practice swings, slow and easy, with your golf club. You should now be warmed up sufficiently.