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UPDATE! WE WON!!!!!

A massive congratulations to Diane Friday and the team! Well deserved recognition for our Active Lifestyles Health Programmes - we are so proud of you all!

Golf demands physical conditioning. Although a golf swing involves nearly every muscle in the body, the core and lower body play pivotal roles in a golfer's conditioning. With the appropriate strength training for these areas, the rest of the golf swing will fall into place.

Whilst the weather is undoubtably warmer and sunnier throughout the spring and summer months, there are still many reasons for getting on the course during the winter.

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It’s not new, news but being active really is good for you. The challenge is that many often associate being active with achieving goals and challenges, whether they are lifestyle goals like weight loss or competitive goals like being faster, stronger or fitter.

Everyone can benefit from swimming, no matter what your age or ability. As well as being a good form of cardio exercise, there are various health benefits associated with swimming.

What’s the Best Time of Day to Work Out?

When it comes to the best time of day to work out, there’s a lot of conflicting opinions out there.

In golf, there is an interesting difference between match play and stroke play. In stroke play, every shot counts, but in match play, there is much more of a level playing field. Unlike stroke play, you don’t have to wait a few holes before you start attacking pins.

Most golfers will practise their putting skills, working on pace control and checking their strike and start line. When you first started to play, you may remember certain practise drills, such as the Path Drill to help you develop a consistent path.

When it comes to golf, your psychology is directly linked to your performance. In fact, you can learn to use the pressure to take your performance to a whole new level. Whatever your handicap, make it count by learning how to perform under pressure.