Hello rwh, Been under the weather this week so sorry for the delay. The real truth is that for all the workouts that could be available, as posted many times on various threads, Yoda's is pretty specific to his physical issues. If you look at some of the exercises I suggested to Martee for his shoulder pain you will find the basic starting point for all exercise programs with my golfers. The most important thing to remember is that your form should be as specific when you exercise as it is when you execute your best golf stroke.
Yoda and I don't do anything really new in his general program but we pay close attention to the misbehavior of his muscles as they agree to perform a movement. By isolating his mental attention to the mechanical function of the exercise at hand, we improve his ability to control his movements in every physical performance; exercise, golf, and regular life activities. The secret is in proper application of the geometry of movement. . . Sound familiar.
Just remember that you do reach a point (appropriate to your physical condition) that it is time to change both your exercises, their order, the resistance, and the application. Let me know if you don't find the exercises on the previous threads. I need to make a log of their locations anyway. I will try to post these generally recommended exercises tomorrow.
*********disclaimer: I do not advocate against diets for overweight. But I think that "getting in shape" is a more healthy and balanced approach than "losing weight" allthough the latter can be an important path towards the former.**********
I've always been a pretty slim and skinny person. But I've had the privilege of moving weight from around the body to the "love handle" belt surrounding my waist and then back again. In other words: Going from muscles to fat and back to muscles again.
Eating healthy is important. I will not argue about that. The weight of the norwegians is increasing as it is in most of the western world.
But the funny thing is, we are not eating more calories than previous. What has changed during the years are, we are not using our bodies as much as we used to. Our engines are getting weaker too. We burn less calories when we are using our bodies and we burn less calories when our bodies are "idling". We probably burn less calories when we are sleeping as well.
This trend nowdays goes from generation to generation, but it also happens to individuals like myself who were (more or less deservedly) pretty fit in the 20 and 30 - but who have lost muscle mass and aerobic capacity and endurance since. (The apetite tends to be pretty fit, however.)
For long and short term effects - get that engine back in shape. And if you do - be aware that muscles are a lot heavier than fat. As long as you are able to walk/run/swim/cycle faster and longer - or as long as you are increasing the strenght in your large muscles - you are probably on the right track even if the pounds don't drop that easy.
I did a lot of aerobic training in my youth - trying to become the best I could in a sport called orienteering. We read all the books and tried to follow "state of the art" training methods. In hindsight I think we were way to scientific about H2 get in good shape. Nowdays I have a more simple view of things (reflecting slightly lower/different ambitions I must admit - bot hopefully more wisdom as well):
1) Don't challenge any medical conditions if you have any.
2) Do something you enjoy or else you will quit.
3) You improve at what you practice. If you practice walking you get good at walking. If you bench press, that's where you will improve most. If you want to hit the little ball harder, throw in a few exersizes where you hit the ball as hard as you can. Etc.
Variation is required if you want to improve your general form, and specific exersices at the right intensity and duration is needed for improvement in specific areas.
4) Do it so hard and/or long that you get tired. You need to wear down (parts of) your body to recover to a higher level. (This is where we ordinary people have a big advantage over the fittest part of the population. They may have to do several workouts to get the same training effect as we can accomplish in 45 minutes.)
5) Rest at least long enough beween workouts so you are fully recovered in the parts needed for your next workout. In my experience it can be anything between 1 day and 8 days, depending on fitness and type of workouts.
6) Don't worry whether you are following the "right" exersize program. If you get the good-tired feeling afterwards, you've had a good workout.
7) For weight-training and technical training involving motoric skills: Worry about doing the exersises right. Get help if needed.
8 )Remember: One good exersise will improve your form for the rest of your life. If you stop exersising your form will decline on just about the same rate as before, but starting from a higher level. Moderate training doses during a short winter can have long lasting effects. So even if your workout regimen doesn't last forever, your very next workout will be good for you.
9) Start easy if you haven't exersized for some time. Full effort from day one is asking for injuries.
10) It's ok to compete with yourself from time to time, but if you do it every time, pretty soon you will not be looking forward to your next workout. It's a bit like trying to beat your handicap every time.
11) We are now heading for cristmas so remember: Every christmas meal tastes twice as good after a good workout!
Have fun, train, rest & eat healthy and enjoy it all!
Well folks, another genius has joined our ranks. Bernt wrote "Have fun, train, rest & eat healthy and enjoy it all". Taking command of you own physical capacity is a stroke of genius and Bernt stated as clearly as it gets. Glad to have you on the forum Bernt. Lot's of good information shared from many perspectives helps us all to find our way to our best day on the golf course. Vik
I'm very interested in types of exercise; moderate vs. intense and their effect on fat burning, cardiovascular health, and hormone response.
I'm of the belief that heavy intensity workouts; although anaerobic (without oxygen, hence reduced fat burning) promotes latent fat burning due to a higher post workout metabolic rate than lighter workouts. In addition, I've seen studies suggesting heavier intensity workouts for men promote a higher levels of Testosterone production which stimulates more rapid muscle development and an overall metabolic increase.
Lower intensity workouts help promote better cardiovascular health and burn fat more efficiently during the workout. Can you help me understand how the body reacts to each type of exercise; moderate vs. intense and how these exercise modes should be used to maximize fat burning and overall fitness?
Hi Bagger, I addressed some of this in an earlier post but realize that the more we know the more we realize we want to know. I have actually been working on a piece that addresses this area of balancing fitness. I have a little more work to do so I will use you as a catalyst to get deep into my writing. It will be Tuesday, however, since I have some product to complete for my weekly clients. Thanks for the deep query into success with balanced fitness. Vickie
Hybrid Mode
