Do You Have the Guts to Use a Belly Putter?

By Golf Guru Guy

Since last years British Open and TPC when Sergio Garcia was playing so well due to his new found putting stroke, everyone is asking, What is the deal with these belly putters????

The newest thing for golfers wanting to improve their score, belly putters reduce the "Degrees of freedom" that a player has when he is putting by nature of their increased length and thickness compared with other putters. This was designed for players weak on their putting arcs, but is not recommended for anything beyond a short putt.

An obvious disadvantage of the belly putter is the reduced feedback the golfer feels due to its added length. This has led detractors of the belly putter to say it us a club for aging golfers as well as "for those with no other hope of improving their scores." Ouch. Sorry, Sergio.

The detractors go on to ask why everyone in the majors doesn't use one if they're so great. "Who cares what statistics say about the belly putter's greatness? Show us the real deal!" Well, Sergio is definitely proof that it can work. Now, if only he could walk away with the green jacket at August of the Masters whilst wielding one, the skeptics could go home...

Belly putters have the problem of being associated with older players. As a result, their use by a player practically screams "I have the yips!" to the golf snobs. I happen to think that if it improves your game and you enjoy using it, why not?

Another weapon in the golfer's arsenal, belly putters come in fixed lengths ranging from 100 cm to 115 cm. If you step over to our putting section, you'll see many manufacturers of the infamous yip-stick.

Golf Guru Guy will be there to review all the best belly putters out there for the long yip-stick inclined. Stay tuned as the season draws closer.

I have to admit it's hard for me to see a belly putter as anything other than an old man club, but if it works for you...

About the Author:

Golf Guru Guy has been a Golf Fanatic for over two decades. He researches and writes about the best golf deals on the web and also blogs on his site about the happenings in the Golf world, including golf instruction, special deals and money saving coupons in his Fantastic Golf website...

3 Quick Tips on Cooking for Your Date

By Stylelife Coaches

Presentation is the main thing to focus on when making dinner for your date. It is no different than a magician executing jaw dropping illusions. The way the meal looks often times is more significant than the actual food.

First, make it appear effortless.

Although you might have slaved in the kitchen all day, don't let her know that. Pretend this is something you just whipped up off the top of your head. Can you imagine James Bond walking out of his kitchen, flustered, sweating, covered with mess as smoke billows out the door behind him? Nope. He would casually stroll out with a martini in one hand and an elegant plate in the other. Smooth. In control. Calm. That's how she should see you in the kitchen.

Second, present your gastronomical creation in the best possible light.

You're not in elementary school anymore, so throw away those plastic sporks. Try being a grown up and use heavy silver ware and good, solid plates. Bonus points if they match!

Third, no matter how many times she offers, do not let her clean up or do the dishes.

Forget about them until the next day. This evening is all about listening and keeping her the beautiful focus.

About the Author:

Neil Strauss and his Stylelife experts have the skills to teach you how to be amazing with women. For more info, check out his pick up artist Stylelife Academy program to get the girl.

Rowing Exercise For Fast Fat Loss and Conditioning

By Caleb Lee

If you want to lose weight and burn fat fast while increasing your anaerobic, aerobics and overall endurance but you're sick and tired of running all the time then you're going to love this article about rowing.

Yesterday I did another one of my rowing training on the rowing machine at the gym and boy did it kick my ass " FOR A SECOND TIME! This article will inform you all about rowing for exercise, why you must do it, and the most efficient way to execute rowing exercises to lose fat in no time

What Is Rowing?

Rowing is an exercise where you get on a machine with a handle attached to a cable of some type and you place your feet in stirrups. You then row by pulling the cable backwards towards your chest as you push with through your heels (similar to a squat movement). The seat you sit on moves backwards so you can push yourself away.

Why Should You Row?

When most people think of cardio training they only think of running. Running is enjoyable and that, but I get bored of it after a short while. I certainly cant stand long slow steady state cardio besides, and any time I run I do execute sprint interval training.

But rowing is an awesome workout because it is more upper body dominant, and will give you a rest from usual cardio exercises like running, bicycling, and the like.

Its also one of the few cardio exercises that hits all the major muscle groups, including quads, biceps, triceps, lats, glutes and abdominal muscles.

Its excellent for your cardiovascular training, and you can execute interval training on it without problems since you can adjust both the resistance level of the row, and you can change your speed effortlessly (like on a bicycle).

In What Manner Do You Have To Row For Extreme Fat Loss?

Here's the exercises I did yesterday and the one you must check out if you're in good shape and want to burn down some body fat off in no time. It only takes FIVE to SIX minutes, but I guarantee you you'll know you had a fantastic workout!

Here's exactly how to perform it:

* Row at a constant pace for 1-2 minutes to get loose

* Work Interval: At the minute mark Row as hard and fast as you can for 20 seconds

* Rest Interval: Row at your warm up time for 10 seconds

* Do again your work/rest interval 8 more times

* You're through!

Now's the time to be on your feet, tell your heart its NOT going to break through your chest and if push comes to shove, you may want to throw up. By round 6, 7 and 8 you're going to REALLY be short of breath and think you cant continue (this is if you're really rowing as powerful and promptly as you can during your work intervals)

In spite of this stick it out " you wont be going that fast in your last couple rounds but the important part is Amount of effort in short you are MAKING AN EFFORT to row as quickly and as intense as you can (though you can only handle an average speed).

Whats So Great About This Workout?

This is the famed tabata protocol. Researchers found that guys who used the routine five days a week for six weeks improved their maximum aerobic capacity by 14% PLUS, they also improved anaerobic capacity by 28%.

In addition, scientists observed the people behind the tabata protocol burned 9 TIMES MORE FAT than a group that trained for an hour a day (performing steady-state aerobics). And your metabolism stays revved up and burns more fat up until 48 hours after the Tabata protocol.

When Should You Do This Workout?

Give it a go on your rest days. You can substitute a cardio workout of sprints and a cardio workout in this manner with rowing to keep your body from adapting and for variety in your cardio routines. If youre going along with the DoubleYourGains 3-5 program you'll have 2-3 rest days for every week. You could do this rowing routine on one rest day and a different cardio routine on the other to keep it new or just do this routine on both days, its your preference.

You''ll get a better feel for how often you can do this routine and still recover once you've done it a few times. So get out there and try it today!

About the Author:

For more fitness info, on things like core muscle strength and core muscle strengthening, see the author's website.