Archive for May, 2010
The golfer with a clear understanding of the biomechanics of the golf swing will have a huge advantage over the golfer who doesn’t have a clue. First, the definition of biomechanics – “The study of the action of external and internal forces on the living body, esp. on the skeletal system. “Anyone who has played this great game of golf knows intimately the external and internal forces on the body when you swing a golf club. I soon realized the complexities in not only understanding these external and internal forces in a sound golf swing, but also in the managing of these forces. After much study and much play, I realized the secret to a sound golf swing is first you must understand how these forces work in the golf swing, then you must put these internal and external forces in alignment so they work in harmony. This is key to developing a powerful golf swing you can repeat over and over again. The biomechanics of golf swing operate along the laws of physics and anything we do that works against these laws will only further delay the learning process. I hope this scientific discussion on the biomechanics of the golf swing helps you as much as it has helped me. Jon Barrett of Golf Swing Eureka carried out a survey and asked golfers the question: Which part of the body contributes the most to club head speed?The answer to this question was to make a profound impact on my understanding of the biomechanics of the golf swing. Most golf pros NEVER talk about this fact yet it is the determining factor in creating effortless power in the golf swing. Only 20% got the answer right!That’s only 1 in every 5 golfers!And these golfers ranged from scratch golfer to high handicapper. Curiously this figure relates to another golfing statistic – Do you know that only 20% of golfers have a handicap of less than 18?I believe these same 20% of golfers understand this crucial biomechanical aspect of the golf swing. Which part of your body do you think contributes the most to club head speed?Is it:- Shoulders- Arms- Hands- Hips- Legs- Torso- WristsThe answer:***THE HANDS CONTRIBUTE THE MOST TO CLUB HEAD SPEED!!!***High handicap golfers usually “hold on” through the impact area causing a weak hit resulting in a slice or a push shot. The reason High handicappers “hold on” through impact I believe is because they do NOT have a clear biomechanical understanding of what creates club head speed. . . Let me make an illustration that will “hammer home” (excuse the pun) this biomechanical concept in the golf swing. Try to hammer a nail without breaking your wrist. . . just use your arms and body. . . keep your wrist rigid. . . not much power, huh?Now hammer the nail by only breaking or releasing your wrist, no body, no arms. . . much more power huh? You are using biomechanical angular and centrifugal forces to create much power with very little effort. . . Much like golf!Have you ever seen that trick shot golfer on the golf channel? He can hit a golf ball 275 yards while kneeling on the ground. This totally blows the cover off the notion it is the lower body that contributes most to club head speed. . . don’t ya think?Do you think all his power still comes from his lower body?Effortless power comes from a full release of the hands through the impact area. . . have you ever watched pro golfer Sergio Garcia’s hand action through the golf ball? This is how a 150LB person can crush 300 yard drives. . . they have mastered this move. By far the most important force in the biomechanics of the golf swing is a full hand release through the golf ball. . . Once you learn a full release through the golf ball you will be on your way to great golf. . . Hit ‘em Long and Straight!John Lynch
Man leaves NY career to walk across US
In these uncertain times, most of us cling to the things that make us feel secure.
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Rising from the ashes
DRAKE — The landscape surrounding Storm Mountain west of Loveland is a mixture of barrenness and beauty. Large, green pine trees line the roads and fill the land in many places, as they have for centuries.
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FITNESS: Eureka run/walk
The second annual Eureka Lions Club Patriot 5K Run/3–Mile Walk is 9 a.m. July 3….
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Where do you time out when you are spending time in the wilderness? A lot of outdoor freaks are freezing out there, so let’s take a moment and think about what can be done to feel nice and relaxed when you are in the nature. First of all, you need a nice quality sleeping bag. I prefer down sleeping bags, which I feel are warmer than most other types of sleeping bags. There are both advantages and disadvantages to down sleeping bags. A major advantage is the weight and the way down sleeping bags can be compressed if you apply a bit of force. If you do it correctly, you can probably force most down sleeping bags into a small bag so it doesn’t take up much space in your backpack. It is difficult to compress down sleeping bags as much as is actually possible, but luckily all manufacturers gives you a nice bag with several compression straps when you choose to buy one of their products. Without the compression straps, it would be impossible for all of us to compress our down sleeping bags as much as needed when we need to squeeze them down in our backpacks. Unlike synthetic sleeping bags, down sleeping bags are worthless if they become wet. Not a problem for most weekend campers, but probably worth thinking about if you want to go camping in the Alps. It will be a disaster for your expedition if you end up with a wet sleeping bag that can’t keep you warm. If you are not able to stay warm during the night, you will need to turn around and go back home. You might therefore wish to consider the choice between synthetic sleeping bags and down sleeping bags carefully if you are going somewhere where you can’t just turn around and go home. Another disadvantage is the price tag. Down sleeping bags tend to be more expensive than synthetic sleeping bags, so you might need to consider something else if you are on a budget. But be aware, it’s possible to find down sleeping bags in all price ranges on the internet. Thin down sleeping bags are almost always cheaper than thick down sleeping bags, so if you are on a budget, you might want to try a little trick. Buy a thinner sleeping bag than you need and then also buy a good sleeping bag liner which costs very little and effectively increase the comfort temperature by several degrees. You can use this trick with both synthetic sleeping bags and down sleeping bags, but because of the price of down sleeping bags, it is especially recommended for that type.
Very Funny Pranks
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I’m looking for a great place to take my young boys camping in North Georgia. I’d like to have a secluded, private tent site on or very near a trout stream or river. I’d prefer potable water be on-site, but can bring water. Would be great if there are short trails that run along the river or stream so the kids can splash around or catch a fish.