Thus far I'm really impressed with it, and I had a lot less pain afterward than I usually do. The pros say you also can build up your range of motion and get back into the groove of the game by swinging your golf club at home. Just that back and forth motion can help you stretch and build up a little strength. Mr. Schultz says those practice swings can help the body get used to the motion. When people first start swinging for the season, you want to go slower and fuller with the motion.
Strength also is important in golf.
Squeezing a rubber ball while sitting in front of the television is a great way to build up the muscles in your hands and forearms, Mr. Schultz says. Mr. Habermehl adds that workouts that build up the shoulders, wrists and forearms also are good for golfers. But don't ignore the legs, Mr. Habermehl says. Doing some simple walking can help build up the endurance you'll need to handle 18 holes, he says. But whether you do a little or a lot of preparation before your first game of the season, the pros say it's a good idea to take it easy on those initial visits to the course.