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Just came from the range and being an older guy I seem to get worn out before I can hit enough balls to make any progress.Got through maybe 50 and then was so tired I could not make complete swings.Went on to some putting.

I use dumbbells for strength training and walk on a regular basis but dosen't seem to help.

Any suggestions?

Go through a setup, alignment routine for every shot, taking your good time, and try not to tense up, overswing. If anything you do 'over the ball' and during the swing wears you out or is otherwise uncomfortable, you are almost certainly doing something wrong. It is natural to tense up when trying too hard. In golf you need to try really hard to not try too hard (and to stay relaxed), during the swing and also during putting.

Thanks,that makes a lot of sense.I did notice when I take my time with set up and alignment I hit better shots.Also it takes longer between shots so it slows me down.
You are right about tension-with the driver I seem to work up a real sweat and it is very hot and humid here in mississippi.

Thanks again

Also, 50 balls worth of well-paced, delibarate swings + some putting (+ add some chipping) makes for a nicely balanced, full practice session, in my opinion. You shouldn't feel that you have to do much more than that!

If you are working with dumbbells, describe your lifting routine. It may be hurting you more than helping you.

I do 6 to ten sets a day including curls,flies,shoulder lifts and presses-every day unless I am sore.Started about 3 weeks ago because my blood sugar is too high and I wanted to build muscle mass and also to get stronger for golf.It has worked-I have gotten stronger and my sugar is coming down.See the doctor every month.Also walk on a regular basis.
I just would like to be able to get practice enough to develop SOME consistancy so I can start playing.Chipping and putting are good.

that may not sound right but he couldnt be more correct... when you get to the range.. develop a specific practice routine, particularly for me i start off with my sand wedge.. then work up to my 8 iron.. then back to pitching wedge.. then i work towards my midirons.. then woods.. then driver.. if you wiff all your energy out with your driver you'll be drained for the rest of the session

sorry to be an alarmist , but I would be worried, esp with your cv risk factors, but i don't think this is normal and a more intense checkup with your physician sounds in order. pulmonary function and cardiac stress testing may be indicated....ask him about a medically supervised conditioning facility....

Three weeks isn't very long to start to show results...doctor check up, deliberate practice with the effortless swing in mind, trainer supervised exercise regimen...if I am swinging poorly I can tell as I get alot more tired...

Wow, lot's of extra information flooding in.

First, with your sugar issues, you may want to talk to your doctor about both golf and weight lifting. You may also want to ask about peripheral artery disorders.

Second, with the weight-lifting... I am a huge fan of dumbbell workouts, but not in the manner that most people do them. If you are a golfer, you need the strength without the bulk. You need speed, flexibility and stamina.

I suggest the same type of lifting for golf as I do hockey. I suggest rhythm lifting.

For Hockey... Working with a lower weight, lift in a constant rhythmic motion, where each repitition is at the same speed as the others, and do them for a certain amount of time(45 seconds is goal). Rest for a period twice that of the lifting period. Start with 5 lifting shifts per exercise... Start at 20 seconds and smooth slowish tempo and increase tempo(but not so quick that momentum could injure you) and length of time. In time add sets.

The same routine works for golf. Since you are lifting in such high reps for each set, you can't really add bulk, but you can gain stamina quickly.

Stretch each muscle group after working it to maintain flexibility.

Well,thanks everyone for your concern and advice.
I did check with my doctor and it is a go for exercise.Had all the tests and everything is ok except for bloodpressure and sugar which we are working on.
I am a coward at heart and am not ready to depart the premisies anytime soon.
With the dumbbells I am doing high numbers of reps and taking my time with them.I am bulking up some though but nothing excessive.I used to weight train in the gym every day when I was younger and have studied it.
I think in this heat I just did too much and got tired and mad.
I am going to spend more time on the short and medium game but am going to buy a new club-but that is a new thread.

TY all.

^^^ hey.. use the pool and lift those weights in there.. water arobics.. seems like a weak think to do.. but i bet that will help you

Thank you very much.

You need to do more cardio (aerobic) exercise like jogging, jumprope, calethenics, etc. This will increase you endurance.

I just play each range ball like I would on the real course...you don't hit one ball after another while actually playing, so take a minute or so between your shots. I start out with a driver, move to a fairway wood, then an iron or wedge and aim for specific targets with each shot. That way, it's almost like playing a real round of golf. Just getting up there and smacking ball after ball just tires me out too, and really doesn't accomplish anything in the way of real practice.