more widely accepted as athletes. Successful athletes strive to improve their fitness through strength, flexibility, and stability training. Their vacation time can now be intermingled with their practice, preparation and goal setting while providing a more relaxing and productive environment for growth and development of your game.

When choosing a vacation destination, begin by using the internet or a travel planner to find those spots where you can play great as a compliment to a complete health and fitness weekend. Find settings where you can enjoy healthy cuisine on and off the course, a spa for a gentle massage and a training studio where experts can assist you in fitness for golf. Certified fitness instructors can assess your current fitness level and create a personalized fitness plan just for you. They can demonstrate proper stretching and weight training techniques specific to golf.

After a long day on the course or an intense workout you will need to unwind. What better way than to have a massage at the resort spa? The massage therapist can work out your kinks and sore muscles. What better way to feel revitalized and ready to play another round tomorrow!

Golf resorts can also offer a healthy cuisine. You expend a great number of calories in one round of and need the appropriate food to refuel your body. Skip the hamburgers and chips you normally get at the turn and dine on some non traditional healthier options for a change of pace.

After your trip is over, you will feel energized, productive and excited about the new changes you’ll see and feel in your body and your game. Resort can kick start your engine for a great season. It can rejuvenate your body and passion for at any time during the year. Those two benefits alone can vastly perk up your game.
Susan Hill is a nationally recognized fitness trainer, CHEK golf biomechanic and sports nutrition specialist. For more information on golf specific nutrition, exercises or stretches, visit www.fitnessforgolf.com.