This article appeared in the Spring 2013 issue of LINKS.
Aging and the repetitive naturE of golf can lead to joint problems, which can rob you of distance and time on the course, not to mention cause a lot of pain. To protect yourself (and your scores), develop the muscles that surround the joints with exercises that promote mobility. “Muscular strength and flexibility need to be concentrated on in the legs, core, and upper torso, while mobility has to be worked on in the ankles, hips, thoracic spine, shoulders, and wrists,” says Christina Lindstedt, a TPI-certified trainer at Beach City Health & Fitness in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. She suggests the following exercises and stretches to keep the joints young.
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