Let us look at Yoga first.
Yoga has been around for a very long time and it is an holistic (mind,body and spirit) approach to fitness. In fact at its highest levels it is a way of life! It is also without doubt a very good way to increase muscle tone all over the body, control your breathing and relax and increase your flexibility as well.
Pilates is the new kid on the block. It does very similar to Yoga but instead only concentrates on body and mind. The other major difference is that Pilates also focus on strength and flexibility of the core muscle system more than the others. Yoga = flexibility then strength of whole body, Pilates = strength then flexibility of core muscle system before the whole body.
Both can be done with very little equipment and in small areas. Pilates does use some equipment to help with the exercises, Yoga is predominantly done on the floor, with a mat for comfort.
Through a series of articles and videos it is the aim of this page to educate Golfers about Yoga and Pilates and how then can help improve not just your game but your health as well. The videos and articles will be linked to from this page and can be seen below.
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Yoga For Golfers: "A tantilising glimpse into the world of Yoga and how these ancient secrets can inspire you to new heights on the course and off it!"
Yoga For Golf Video: Like all exercise systems Yoga is best seen rather than read about. That way you can actually see not just the type of exercise to do but how to do it as well. Here are some videos to get you started on Yoga for Golf.
Yoga Vs Pilates Have often been asked which is the best for Golf fitness. There is no simple answer other than it is personal preference. I have here a very short article on the differences. Hope it helps you decide?
