Chances are that if you re an avid golfer, you d love to be a single digit handicap golfer. So what do these golfers have that you don t? You may be thinking they re simply better golfers, and they may be true, but odds are they are also more in tune with how their level of fitness affects their ability to play a great round of golf.

Single digit handicap golfers have gone beyond technique and are committed to being as fit as possible for golf. They ve developed a fitness routine that ensures that their bodies are capable of playing an exceptional round of golf. You too can focus on fitness

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The key to playing par golf is to focus on more than just golf techniques, and pay attention to your entire body. Fitness is key to any sport, whether you re running up and down a basketball court, throwing the pigskin or playing the links. Without a proper fitness routine, your body is not going to be able to deliver the results you need.

When it comes to golf, there are four basic elements to good fitness: balance, flexibility, strength and endurance. You will want to assess how well you currently perform in each of these categories to determine how you should plan your fitness routine. If you find that one area poses difficulties for

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Even those not normally interested in golf, usually recognize the name Annika Sorenstam. Her acclaimed position in golf has come to Annika for many reasons skill, persistence, determination, fortitude, and more. Another highly discussed reason for Annika s success is her dedication to fitness and conditioning.

Just as Tiger with his emphasis on golf fitness training, Annika has paved the way enticing more and more female golfers to add a regular golf fitness routine to their arsenal for competing on the course. One look at the chiseled arms of Annika Sorenstam — the player considered the gold standard for fitness on tour — is enough to understand that muscle is not just for football and baseball

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Here are 5 fitness and nutrition tips to help you with your weight loss program. Follow these and you’ll boost your metabolism and burn more fat.

What would I do if I were you?

If I were you and I wanted to lose the fat I gained over the holiday break…whether it’s 3 pounds, 10 pounds, or 20 pounds or more…so, here’s what I would do if I were you…

1 - I’d return to the program that has worked best for me in the past. So let’s say that my best fat loss ever was 8 pounds in 4 weeks last summer…when I was eating right and doing 3 total body workouts per week followed by intervals.

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For best competition performance on the golf course, maintaining proper nutrition is very important. There s no one specific food or diet that will fit every golfer s needs. A golfer s nutrition plan should be individualized to meet the needs of training and competition or recreational play. Since carbohydrates are the primary fuel for performance related activities, they should be the primary consideration of a golfer s diet.

Listed below is a breakdown of the amounts of food sources a golfer should have to maintain optimal performance on the course.

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