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Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Golfers: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Most from Your Golf Workout
By (Author) Philip Striano
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
30th September 2014
United States
General
Non Fiction
Sports training and coaching
Sports injuries and medicine
796.352
Paperback
160
Width 152mm, Height 229mm, Spine 20mm
685g
With training tips, exercises, and injury remedies, this is a book that every golfer and coach should have!
There are few things more satisfying than a great round of golf. But the joy and thrill of golf are often marred by injuries that can bother you for weeks and ruin your game. A strong, fluid golf swing uses muscles in the legs, hips, lower back, and shouldersall areas prone to serious, painful injury. Thats why every golfer needs to read Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Golfers, which offers expert advice on how to maximize your game without the risk of getting hurt.
Taking you through stretches that both warm you up before a game and cool you down after, Dr. Philip Striano focuses on working the primary muscles involved in the mechanics of the golf swingstance, backswing, transition, downswing, and follow-throughas well as the secondary muscle groups that help support and balance you. Alongside each exercise are detailed, true-to-life anatomical illustrations showing which muscles of the body are targeted. A handy guide lets you know the exercises benefits and cautions, along with tips on perfecting your form.
With a series of sample workouts that show you how to devise a training program to suit your unique goals, Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Golfers is the ultimate reference for anyone wanting to improve their game by improving their fitness.
Dr Philip Striano is the owner of Hudson's Chiropractic Health Care in Dobbs Ferry, New York. He is a certified chiropractic sports physician and sports injury, exercise and strength conditioning specialist. He receieved his doctor of Chiropratic degreee from New York Chiropratic College. Lisa Purcell is a New York City book designer, editor and writer. A graduate of Princeton University, she specialises in health and Fitness books.