The Golf Magazine Golf Fitness Handbook [Paperback]

Gary Wiren (Author), Editors of Golf Magazine (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Golf Magazine | Publication Date: June 1, 1999

A six-step exercise system to enhance performance and reduce in jury.

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black-and-white photographs and line drawings throughout

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The Golf Magazine Golf Fitness Handbook presents a simple six-step exercise system that will enhance your performance, reduce the likelihood of injury, and promote golfing longevity. All of the exercises in this book have been designed especially for the golfer's needs and can be done in twenty to forty minutes.Whether you are a pro or a weekend player, you will find the keys to becoming a more fit, flexible, and better golfer. You will learn to: utilize three incredibly effective warm-up options; increase your range of motion and maximize your power; build stronger muscles and increase your potential for distance; dramatically improve your endurance for better performance throughout the round; master fitness activities that you can insert into your daily routine without sacrificing time; and employ strategies for protecting your back.Filled with invaluable tips and advice gleaned from intensive study and play, this book will help you get the best out of every round golf and keep you playing for many years. (5 1/2 X 8 1/4, 96 pages, b&w photos, diagrams)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Lyons Press; 1st edition (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558218084
• ISBN-13: 978-1558218086
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,723,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good overall & practicle guide, July 27, 2000

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Alan D Grover - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Golf Magazine Golf Fitness Handbook (Paperback)

I am an Exercise Physiologist and teach a golf conditioning class to members of our corporate fitness center. I was looking for an easy to read book that I can use as a supplemental guide to the class. I found the contents of Dr. Wiren's book to fall exactly in line with the principles that I teach in my class. I now give the book as a tool for participants to take home for further study. The pre-game warm-up is practical, useful information. The pictures are easy to understand and follow. I recommend this book to any one trying to improve their golf game as well as health and fitness.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Understand, Short on Content, August 17, 2001

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Eric J. (Detroit, Motor Golfin') - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Golf Magazine Golf Fitness Handbook (Paperback)

Locker rooms stretch info was interesting, the section on weight training was lacking in my oppinion compared to the other books I have purchased on the same subject.