4 for 3 on Titleist Pro V1 - Order online with us
We want to give you the chance to take advantage of this fantastic campaign by placing your online order with us. Buy 3 dozen Titleist Pro V1 or Pro V1x balls and get another dozen, FREE. This includes FREE personalisation! Order online with us by clicking here and you can collect from us at your convenience.
Get £20 for your old golf bag
That's right…we're giving you £20 for your old golf bag, against a new Motocaddy one. Many of you will be dusting off your gear ready for action as the new season looms and a worn bag just won't do; it certainly won't protect your equipment.
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Belt Up!
For a limited time only, when you buy a pair of FootJoy HyperFlex shoes, we'll give you a FREE HyperFlex belt (pictured here) worth £35. The FootJoy HyperFlex shoes are new for 2015; check out this video from Foremost TV.
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Class Fee Increase - We have reviewed our class prices and as of Monday, 6 April our class fee is increasing to £7.00. We have not had a price increase in many years and with the ever growing popularity of our classes, along with bringing in quality instructors to run these, we want to continue to deliver a great service to our members and guests.
How long must the stretch position be held to be effective and stimulate muscle stretching?
The stretch position, according to Bob Anderson's principles, must be held for from 15 to 30 seconds and, according to current ACSM guidelines, may be held for as long as one minute. ?The major muscle groups need to be stretched at least three times a week.
Are exercises involving larger muscle groups or those involving analytical groups more effective?
The most effective exercises are those which involve large muscle groups. For example, effective exercises involving larger muscle groups include squats, pulling exercises at the bar or barbell bench presses. ?Exercises that isolate muscle groups serve very important functions when users evolve from beginners to experts.
What is the ideal speed for performing strength exercises?
Current guidelines give various methods for the timing of the concentric (press) and eccentric (return) phases. ?In the case of the body toning program, repetitions that are completed in five seconds are acceptable: two seconds during the press phase and three seconds in the return phase.
What is most effective for muscle toning: diet or exercise?
To "tone" your muscles you need regular workout sessions and a balanced diet.?Both training and diet must go hand in hand to maximise the end result, that is a slim and toned body. ?Diet will help towards the process of weight loss and re-establishing a correct ratio between lean mass and fat mass, while workouts will produce significant effects at muscular level.
What does toning a muscle mean?
"Toning" a muscle, in the most common usage means to make a muscle more "firm".?"Firmness" is due to a double effect: on one hand weight loss that decreases the subcutaneous fat and connective layer and on the other hand training of the muscle which increases its volume and makes it stronger.
Which kind of workout is ideal to tone my body?
The ideal workout includes a combination of aerobic stimuli such as running, and strength training performed both with specific equipment or with free weights. ?The balanced action of aerobic and strength training will stimulate weight loss and aid muscle growth, without exaggerating, but just enough to tone and define your body.
A weekend packed full of BMW
Please join us on the 18th & 19th April, as we showcase the new BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series models and their innovative technologies while you can discover best in class driving dynamics and aesthetic design, in a weekend packed full of BMW.
For example, did you know that the new BMW 1 Series features predictive shift technology, which uses satellite navigation to change down before bends for a smoother drive? Or that BMW ConnectedDrive brings you the perfect soundtrack for every journey via Spotify? It's these little touches that make every BMW, delivering best-in-class driving dynamics and iconic aesthetic design.
Throughout the weekend our BMW Geniuses will be hosting a series of technology sessions. While you learn more about some of BMW's clever technologies, the kids will be entertained after receiving their goody bags.
To find out more contact Vines of Gatwick BMW: 01293 611117 or, Visit us at: Stephenson Way, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1TN
Rules Evening - Wed 15 Apr
There will be many of you happy to hear that we are having a Rules Evening on Wednesday, 15 April. All you wish to know about the rules and all you wish your playing partners would know too. All in a fun and friendly environment hosted by your Head Professional Calum. No need to register, just come along and enjoy the learning. If there is anything that you wish us to discuss on the evening please let Calum know here.
Last week we spoke about a player's options if they wished to declare the ball unplayable (and it is their decision to make their ball unplayable, no one else has a say in this) and the three options that the player has.
Drop the ball within two club lengths in any direction not nearer the hole
Drop the ball as far back as they wish, keeping the point that the ball lay between them and the flag
Go back and play their last shot again
All of the above come under penalty of one shot. But what if they wished to declare their ball unplayable when it lies in a bunker?
If the unplayable ball is in a bunker, the player may proceed with any of the three options above however if they chose options 1 or 2, the ball must be dropped in the bunker.
I look forward to seeing you on the 15th.
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