Pilates on the Go - For Golf

Golfers need flexibility (its amazing to see Phil Mickelson put his legs up over his shoulders) and Yoga and Pilates are good ways to get there. Pilates On the Go For Golf says that it is:

A challenging full-body program designed to help you sharpern the mind -body connection! The Pilates method is a form of isometric exercises developed and practiced to simultaneously stretch, strengthen, tone and align the body, while eliminating excess tension and strain on the joints. Maria Leone, owner of the reputable Bodyline studio in Beverly Hills, has over fourteen years experience teaching pilates. A former professional dancer and a black belt in tae kwon do, Maria’s unique style focuses on precise movement and body-mind discipline. Maria trains clients of all ages and levels and is known within the pilates community as a “teacher’s teacher”. Past and present clients include Jennifer Garner, Susan Dey, Pierce Brosnan, and Gina Gershon.

I was tempted to list the Sabona Titanium Sport magnetic bracelet as the ridiculous item of the week. But then I began to wonder if maybe they really do work. I know that modern medicine scoffs at such “natural” and “holistic” treatments, but maybe they don’t deserve all of their bad press.

I also know that a pro friend of mine swears by them.

So I thought I’d ask for some input. Magnetic bracelets: ridiculous or not? Have they done any good for you? Leave a comment or review by clicking on the link below.

Forbes’ health section has some advice on playing golf with arthritis.

For years, golfers have had the reputation of not being particularly athletic. Certainly the pudgy, younger Jack Nicklaus, or Craig Stadler have given weight to that reputation. But there now seems to be a real fitness craze in the golf world. The younger golfers on tour have looked pretty buff for the last several years. And now, even the weekend golfer realizes that fitness can only improve scores. Here’s another site that purports to be able to shape you up.

The winter months are hard on my golf game. No longer playing on a daily basis, my muscle tone suffers and I spend the first month of the new season playing myself back into shape.

The solution, of course, is to stay in shape during the off months. Here's a link to a new ebook that purports to get you into tip top shape for golf.