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Stress, food and parties are part of the package this time of year. Here are five tips to help you get through the holiday season without sacrificing a healthy lifestyle or your golf game. Strength and flexibility Resistance training two or three times a week will increase lean muscle tissue and allow you to burn more calories while at rest. Increasing your overall body strength will transfer to the golf course in the form of power, better balance and stability. Incorporating a flexibility program into your routine will increase range of motion and alleviate stress put on the joints during the golf swing. Golf Allow proper warm-up time before playing. Hitting balls on the range burns calories and keeps you loose in cooler weather. Drink plenty of water on the course and take a nutrition bar or piece of fruit to eat to increase your energy level. Food Regardless of the season, you should never skip meals. It leads to hunger, low energy levels and improper food choices. Before leaving home for a party, eat something light or drink a meal replacement shake. That will help you resist some of the goodies at the buffet table. Alcoholic beverages pack on the calories, so if you're drinking alcohol, stick to light beer or a champagne spritzer. Watch out for the egg nog - it's high in calories and fat. Cardiovascular A brisk walk, run or bike ride four or five times a week will burn calories, relieve stress and elevate your endorphins and mood. If you have to miss a workout, increase your daily activities. Parking farther from the store or taking the stairs instead of the elevator are simple tricks to burn more calories. Practice If you don't have time to play nine or 18 holes, hit the range. A complete practice session hitting full shots, followed by putting and chipping, will burn extra calories. n Mike Hansen owns and operates Hansen Fitness Company in Irvine. He can be reached at (949) 251-0533. |
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