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Golf and Nutrition
Nutrition on the golf course is one of the most neglected aspects of golf fitness, and yet it can have the biggest influence on how the body functions on the golf course. Here are some of the challenges we face: Halfway houses usually promote bad nutrition - the pies & fries syndrome! Duration of rounds – at least 5 hours these days! Over-indulgence at the best hole on the course ...
Eat Sleep Drink Live Golf!
Watching the PGA Tour live on television has a tendency to glorify golf as an occupation. However, what we see week in and week out is the proverbial “tip of the iceberg”. Tour professionals have it tough, and the lifestyle that we see only really reflects the top 5-10% of the tour. Here is what an average week looks like for a tour professional: Monday: Travel day/practice round ...
Eat right to play right
One of the major requirements for peak golfing performance is that of sustainable energy provision. Here are some practical food choice suggestions: The night before (always allow at least 3 hours for digestion before bed) Pasta 200 grams of lean meat or chicken Low fat sauce (less than 5g/100g fat) Steamed vegetables and/or salad 500ml of fruit juice In the morning (Ideally c...