Diets in Review Blog » golf http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column Diet Column - bringing you all the best diet news and opinions Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 The Golf Workout http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/07/the-golf-workout/ http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/07/the-golf-workout/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:07 +0000 Matt http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/?p=9492 golf workoutWell, it’s definitely summer time and that means golf season is in full affect. Golf originated in Scotland in the 12th century and has been very popular ever since. I strongly believe that golf is a game of mental toughness, natural ability or skill, and a little bit of luck. I play once or twice a year so I am definitely no expert, but I have trained my share of golfers and have had great success with them.

Below is a workout routine that will help enhance your golf game and will help you drive the ball further than you ever have. The workout focuses on the major muscle groups that play a key role in the golf swing. These muscle groups consist of the core, hamstrings and quads, upper back, shoulders, and the forearms.

The core is used for strength and power while the quads and hamstrings are used to maintain good posture and prevent lower back and knee injuries. The upper back, shoulders, and forearms are used for spine and club control. I recommend performing two or three sets of 20 repetitions to increase muscular strength as well as endurance. Good Luck!!

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]]> http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/07/the-golf-workout/feed/ 0 Things To Do Instead Of Working-Out http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/08/things-to-do-instead-of-working-out/ http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/08/things-to-do-instead-of-working-out/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:00:06 +0000 Matt http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/08/things-to-do-instead-of-working-out/ This is kind of a crazy topic, but we all seem to get bored with the whole exercise thing. I work-out five or six days a week and sometimes I feel like I need a change or a break. So, I have made a list of some activities and the calories expended during each that can help break-up the monotony and let you expend some energy elsewhere.

These statistics are based on a 150 pound person at a thirty minute interval.

Basketball (Shooting Baskets):       153 calories

Shooting Pool:                                    85 calories

bike ride

Bike Riding (Moderate Intensity):   272 calories

Bowling:                                                102 calories

Frisbee:                                                 102 calories

Golf (No Cart Boys):                            153 calories

Racquetball:                                          238 calories

skydiver

Sky Diving:                                            119 calories

Raking Leaves:                                    146 calories

Mowing Lawn (Push mower of course):    204 calories

Vacuuming:                                            119 calories

Ironing:                                                   78 calories

Chasing Kids (Vigorous Effort):          170 calories

Gardening:                                             136 calories

Skiing/Snowboarding:                          272 calories

shopping

Shopping (Ladies cut it out):               78 calories (Non-speed shopper)

Walking Dog:                                         119 calories

Sleeping (My favorite):                        30 calories

Eating at Texas Road House:             +700 calories (which is what I’m doing tonight)

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