Denver Golf Reviews » Golf Fitness http://www.denvergolfreviews.com hacking my way around denver, one course at a time Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:51:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Colorado Weather and Hydration http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/colorado-weather-and-hydration/ http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/colorado-weather-and-hydration/#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:59:06 +0000 Mike http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/?p=800 Finally the weather us golfers have been looking for! With this week in the 90 degree range we must remember to keep hydrated and wear our sunscreen. I’m sure we have all been reminded by our mom’s, wives, and maybe even strangers but we must take care of our bodies. Keeping hydrated is not only drinking water. Other foods and beverages contain water as well. For example, vegetables, fruit, and soup can all help hydration. Beverages include things such as water, milk and juice. Here are some quick ideas of how much fluids to consume in a day’s time broken down between men and women and their age.

Hydration facts:

Women
14 to 18 years old- 9 cups each day.
19 and older- 11 cups each day.

Men
14 to 18 years old- 13 cups each day.
19 years and older- 15 cups each day.

Sunscreen comes in many forms, as well as many strengths (SPF). SPF stands for sun protection factor, and the higher the better. Depending on how long it takes for you to turn red, SPF is a way to lengthen that period of time. For example in half an hour you turn red, if you use a SPF 15 sunscreen it would protect you for approximately 7 hours. However, due to normal wear off, sunscreen should be applied every two hours, or every nine holes. So when you make the turn, order your sandwich, apply sunscreen, and fill up your water for the next two hours!

]]> http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/colorado-weather-and-hydration/feed/ 0 Practice vs. “Practice” http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/practice-vs-practice/ http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/practice-vs-practice/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:50:22 +0000 Mike http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/?p=693 Do you ever go out to the driving range to warm up, and you start hitting them exactly the way you want? Who am I kidding, we all have. Well, is practicing at the driving range really better than just going out and having a practice round? It depends on who you ask. I personally feel that practice rounds can benefit more because they are real-situation shots. In addition, you are using golf balls that are new, or fairly new. The range balls are recycled hundreds of times, losing the “realness” of them. However, during practice rounds you may lose your motivation to continue with that perfect swing, or you may decide not to work on your swing after a bad shot, which could lead to a permanent change in your swing.

As for the driving range, if this is your choice of practicing, “you should have a goal in mind that directs your practice session,” whether that be increasing distance, determining your distance, or curing the slice or hook that you picked up from your golfing buddy. One advantage of the driving range is the ability to continuously hit at the same target and master that shot. The cost of the driving range, say 60 shots is far less than the round to play, which serves as another great advantage. However, it can become dull and boring. To avoid this, play games with either your buddy or yourself to entertain you, but keep in mind you are there to fix your game. Overall, it is still your call. As you continue to practice, you find out which is more beneficial for your game.

]]> http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/practice-vs-practice/feed/ 0 Tired of using oily sunscreen? http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/tired-of-using-oily-sunscreen/ http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/tired-of-using-oily-sunscreen/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:56:53 +0000 Mike http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/?p=689 You go to the doctor and they always confirm that you are using sunscreen while spending time in the sun to prevent any skin damage or diseases to the skin. For the normal golfer, they keep a tube of sunscreen in their bag, whether it is used is up to them. Many people, including myself get tired of rubbing oil on our skin, especially right before we swing a golf club. There is not really any way to prevent oiling up our hands to lather on our SPF 30, until now! You may know him as a professional golfer, maybe for his delicious concoction of lemonade and iced tea, but now we have something else to describe Mr. Arnold Palmer. He has a new sunscreen, made by DriGrip, to avoid oily hands. Arnold Palmer Sunscreen is the same SPF 30, but it is a dry powder, eliminating the oil and grease. However, for the golfer, the best part is that “hands remain dry after application” and therefore, no more worrying about ruining the grips or throwing your club. As of right now it is only available at Bay Hill Club and Lodge and at fine golf retail stores, but soon will be found across the nation. For more information visit the home page.

]]> http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/tired-of-using-oily-sunscreen/feed/ 0 Back pain limiting the amount of golf you play each year? http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/back-pain-limiting-the-amount-of-golf-you-play-each-year/ http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/back-pain-limiting-the-amount-of-golf-you-play-each-year/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:12:43 +0000 Mike http://www.denvergolfreviews.com/?p=319 I understand, you see back pain ads everywhere: the newspaper, magazines, and all over the internet. Two years ago, my hip bone shifted which caused inflammation to my sciatic nerve, one of the bigger nerves through the back. The pain extended from my lower back and down into my thigh, often resulting in not being able to get out of bed without excruciating pain.  This injury to my back suspended my golfing for at least 2 months, though it felt like 2 years.  I spent hundreds of dollars at a chiropractor, but it was only a temporary fix. I then spent money for a massage therapist, but again it was only a temporary fix. Then I was introduced to the inversion table! After, maybe, 4 times of using the inversion table for no more than 2 minutes, my back has had very few problems. Though it can cause fear as you hang upside-down only by your ankles. I owe my healthy back to the inversion table and would highly recommend it for anyone who is limited to the amount of golf that they can play because of pain in the back!

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  • www.mytpi.com | This is the site of the Titleist Performance Institute. The site is dedicated to improving your fitness, posture, coordination etc for optimal performance on the course
  • www.seancochran.com | This site is home to Sean Cochran who trained Phil Mickelson.
  • www.championshipgolffitness.com | CGF is based in Denver and offers a few different programs for you to take advantage of.

If you are looking to improve your game and take it to the next level, a golf-specific fitness regiment should be part of your routine.

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