Make sure to stretch before swinging that club!

I love golf. In fact, I have been a golfer most of my life! Since I have been strength training and practicing yoga regularly, I have noticed that my golf game has improved. I can now hit the ball farther, and I have better balance.

If you haven't moved since last fall, and you are about to swing that club again, please put the club down for 10 minutes and warm up properly! You don't need to throw out your back or your knees!

Here is a video (embedded below) that demonstrates all of these moves below! I hope you take about 10 minutes before you hit the first tee to warm up and stretch. Here is my checklist of a proper golf round warm up:

1. Walk 3-5 minutes

2. Squats holding club

3. Trunk Rotations

4. Standing Shoulder Stretch

5. Alternating toe touch

6. Slow Practice swings

Good luck on your first round this year! Let me know how it goes after you warm up the right way!

Eva Johnson is an ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified personal trainer who plans to become certified as a 'Golf Conditioning Specialist' this year. She lives in chaos with her husband and two boys. To see her complete blog about how to stay sane and in shape in the real world, visit www.fitnessbyeva.com.