Monday, January 7, 2008
Taylor Made golf clubs are into leading the combined driver, iron counts and fairway wood at PGA
tournaments. The advancement of the metal wood technology employed by Taylor Made golf clubs make
it possible to each player to have a his own club. This metalwood technology created famous clubs
in the form of Pittsburgh Persimmon, Tour Preferred, Burner, and Burner Bubble, each is
considered a high performance piece of device. With titanium clubheads, Taylor Made clubs are
very strong but extremely light to use.
Taylor Made's metalwood golf clubs boast of the following models with features that surely makes
each golf club a hit to golfers:
R7 Fairway Woods is the Taylor Made golf club, which is with Taylor Made Launch Control (TLC) Port. TLC cartridges
can be installed and removed to permit users in changing the CG location to vary the degrees of draws and fades
that will consequently promote more accuracy and distance.
R5 Titanium Fairway is another Taylor Made golf club that has a titanium clubhead that is very easy to hit. It
has permanent TLC cartridges that facilitate the launching of the ball high, long and straight for the players
who would rather not change cartridges.
V Steel Fairway Woods claims its having the ultimate combination of power, accuracy and versatility. It is the
Taylor Made golf club that attributes its excellence to its V-shaped sole that improves the force of how the sole
interacts with the turf at impact.
Rescue Dual is a Taylor Made club that has double TLC ports that are widely spaced for increased forgiveness on
incurring mis-hits. It has a new T-shaped sole that is responsible for the increased clubhead stability and decreased
drag at impact that in turn promotes better accuracy and distance. With its low center of gravity (CG), it's a lot
easier to launch than a long-iron and this makes shots higher and longer.
Rescue Dual TP, with dual TLC port and Taylor Made's movable weight technology,is best known to promote the variation
of degrees of draw and fade. Further off, it makes for greater forgiveness. The difference between Rescue Dual and
Rescue Dual TP is that TP has a higher center of gravity (CG) position that allows a lower, piercing ball flight
that many experienced golf players find easier to manipulate.
Rescue Mid is said to be Taylor Made's breakthrough utility club that is engineered to be easier to use than a long-iron
while displaying prowess in providing better distance. This golf club's excellent performance is from its way of
uniting a high flash of inertia with a lower, deeper center of gravity. This creates maximum forgiveness on
mishits, high launch angle and high spin for high, long shots that quickly stops.
Rescue Fairway is the Taylor Made golf club that indulges in its having a low profile that is responsible for its low
and deep center of gravity (CG). It is made to smooth the progress of hitting the ball high, long and straight. This
golf club is crafted with double sole that improves playability from a variety of lies. Taylor Made engineered it to
launch a high angle with high spin for long-carrying shots that surely impress each player.
How to Choose a Golf Fitness Trainer
I can't begin to tell you how many times I've been asked this question during my travels around the country and world on the golf circuit; "Sean, I am looking for a golf fitness trainer in my area, what do you suggest?"
Finding a golf fitness trainer for you, simply takes a little knowledge and time on your part.
Bottom line there are thousands of fitness experts, personal trainer, instructors, and conditioning coaches available to you. Some are more qualified than others to help you improve your golf game. Lets first off take a look at some general qualifications to look for in candidates.
The golf trainer's education would be the first thing I would consider. In the world of personal training and fitness, there are no educational requirements, governing bodies, or state boards. Essentially, anyone can hang a sign on their front door and call themselves a "personal golf fitness trainer". It's unfortunate, but unqualified people are training people every day.
A highly qualified golf fitness trainer will likely have a college degree in the field of kinesiology, biomechanics, health sciences or a related field. There are many other organizations that accredit trainers too. These organizations provide intense educational programs providing the trainer with certifications. Accreditations from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Academy of Sports Medicine, and American Council of Exercise are highly regarded within the field. I would suggest looking for a golf fitness trainer with a degree in the field and at least one additional certification from the above organizations. This tells us that they have taken the time to become more specialized and better educated.
The Proof is in the Pudding
Experience within the field is absolutely critical. First look at the trainer's general experience and dig deeper. In general, I am talking about how long they have been in the industry. Are they just starting out or are they a seasoned veteran in the field? What areas of the industry have they worked? Have they worked only in the health club setting, have they worked in a collegiate or professional athletic environment, or experience directly related to the golf industry?
I would look for a golf fitness trainer with some experience in athletics. A trainer with experience in competitive athletics understands the demands on your body under competition, whether it's the weekend round with your friends, the club tournament, or the Masters for that matter.
Go to the Right Mechanic to Get Your Car Fixed
Now I don't know about you, but if I had an engine problem with my car, I probably wouldn't go to a motorcycle mechanic to get it fixed.
Would you look for a personal trainer that specialized in let's say, youth football, to help your golf game?
Most trainers in the industry usually have a repeat client base. The client base can tell you a lot about the trainer's area of expertise. The trainer's cliental base could be very specific, for example working with elderly individuals or with athletes only. Other trainers may work with numerous types of individuals from young children, homemakers, to the budding collegiate star. More than anything a trainer's client base gives you an idea if they have experience working with someone like you, and if they fit your individual needs.
I would suggest looking for a golf fitness trainer that has some experience working with someone like you. For example, if you are Nationwide Tour player, I would probably suggest looking for a golf fitness trainer who has experience working with professional athletes. The experience of working with professional athletes is only going to help with the interaction between the two of you.
Can't We Just Get Along
Outside of education and experience, the final area to consider is the trainer's personality. Some personalities will work well with you and others will not.
To get the best results for you, you must find a trainer that you are comfortable with on a professional and personal level. This will allow for the training sessions, development of your program, and the relationship to be a positive experience for both. Remember, you must trust the golf fitness trainer and this requires a level of comfort with them.
Overall, I suggest taking some time on the front end and interviewing a series of trainers. This will allow you to compare and contrast all of the criteria we've discussed, and help you make a decision you feel good about.
Remember, choosing the right golf fitness trainer for you can mean the difference between reaching your goals on the golf course or not.
Sean Cochran
About the Author
Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA Tour regularly with 2005 PGA & 2004 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson. He has made many of his golf tips, golf instruction and golf swing improvement techniques available to amateur golfers on the website www.bioforcegolf.com. To contact Sean, you can email him at support@bioforcegolf.com.
Hot Yoga - Cleansing Your Mind, Body, and Soul Through Yoga
More than ever now there seems to be people with ailments and sicknesses that doctors can not cure. Even doctors claiming to be the best in their field cannot relieve their suffering.
It's obvious today's society is in need of a radical change.
Years ago I was very much in need of such a change. I was in terrible shape adn seemed to catch every little thing that came along. I felt miserable most of the time. And with little or no no energy I would feel my body growing weaker each and every day. I saw doctor after doctor but no one could tell me what was wrong with me.
I decided I try like many to self-heal myslef and tried everything I could get my hands on; herbs and vitamins, tonics and cleanses, massage, acupuncture, Reiki, Rolphing, Tai Chi, all promising optimum health. But it's when a friend invited me to partake in a hot-yoga session that my health and life eventually changed!
So what is Hot Yoga you ask? Well although Yoga may be a common phrase around the households of the world, rarely do people really know what it is.
Yoga has many different types and practices, and the one that really impacted my health is "Hot Yoga". This is the nickname for Birkram yoga. This type of yoga was named after its creator, Bikram Choudury. The reason it is called hot yoga is because this form of yoga is practiced in hot rooms where the rooms are normally at an average temperature of 115 degrees Fahrenheit. This form of yoga focuses on balancing and stretching and is also used to create pressure in your body. This pressure is created by blocking the circulation and blood flow in your body with your stretching and then feeling the blood rush through your veins with the release of your stretch. You can feel your veins being flushed out and cleansed. This is one of the main points of hot yoga.
Hot yoga has 26 different poses for you to practice. And the reason that this is performed in a hot room is so that your entire body is warmed up which allows you to work deep into your muscles and tendons. This helps to heal and exercise your body inside and out. This type of yoga, like many others, is great for decreasing any chronic pains that you may have and even maintaining the health that you already have. With hot yoga you can reduce stress, lose weight and much more. You will find yourself in great physical and mental health by practicing hot yoga.
People tend to imagine yoga as something that is hard and painful, but you'd be surprised at how different it is to practice yoga in a hot room. The heat allows you to go deep into the yoga pose and saves your body from feeling any pain. You begin begin with the standing poses, backbends, forward bends, and then twists and once you reach the last of the 26 poses you feel like you have accomplished something amazing, which you have. Each of these poses are done twice and held for a certain amount of time. Depending on whether you are a beginner or a professional with yoga, these times will differ so that you do not injure yourself and you are familiar with the process. Each of these poses does not only work your muscles and limbs, but it also works on your organs and nervous system. Because hot yoga promotes sweat it's the perfect way to eliminate your inner toxins!
There are a few tips that you need to be aware of before you begin your hot yoga practice. This type of yoga includes an extreme amount of sweating. This means that it would be best for you to wear as little clothing as possible and clothing that you would be comfortable sweating in. Also because of all this sweating, it is important to drink plenty of water before beginning your hot yoga session.
If you are searching for your hot yoga studio there are a few things that you should look for. There are many hot yoga studios that are not certified by Bikram himself. This means that they are not authentic and may not follow the proper procedures. Before you sign up for any classes, you need to ensure that the studio has been certified by Bikram. This will ensure that you are getting the proper instruction that you require. Hot yoga is a great alternative method of healing and can help you make that healthy connection between your body, mind and soul. Yoga of all kinds can help you achieve this connection, but hot yoga does this in a more obvious and powerful way.
If you're already interested and curious about Yoga and are looking to start I highly recommend you try the cleansing power of Hot Yoga!
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