It has been a long and sad end for Tiger Woods, Elin and their family. It was impossible to relate to the stories as they came filing in one after another.. This is just crazy. How in the world could some one as well-known as Tiger Woods be able to keep such a well guarded secret with so many women for so many years. Man, all I can say is that there must have been some pretty heavy pay ~ offs to most, who ever caught that glimpse, or photo shot. And the women, I just have to wonder, they had to have been taking pictures of him, them being together. Now I don’t know about you, but I still can not imagine how he kept up with all of it, how his wife Elin never knew about even just one of them. But what! I think the count was up to 13 or more. Now that is a lot of women to watch out for. When in the world did he ever find the time. I guess the time management class he took payed off for him big time, or did it? After I read this article about ‘Not Just Tiger’s Temptation’, in the New York Times, I did see things in a different point of view. I still believe that you can make it through just about any thing, and my hope is that people will leave them alone long enough to see if they can. They have a beautiful family, and I would like to see it mend. I guess we’ll have to wait and see. When it comes to family, and young children are involved, i always hope for the best.. We seem to put Celebrities up high on a pedestal not really realizing that they are just about as normal as you and I.  Any way enjoy the article..

Not Just Tiger’s Temptations

Spending a day with Tiger Woods, What would it be like?

‘Tiger Wood’s’ I decided a long time ago to treat golf as a sport and full-time profession. When I’m not playing in a tournament, I train from two to 10 hours a day. I’m always trying to improve my conditioning so I can be a better golfer and athlete. Luckily, I like to work out, so training never feels like a chore.

My basic routine includes stretching, core exercises, cardio and weight training. I can spend as much as seven hours on the golf course hitting balls. My trainer, Keith Kleven, designed a great program that keeps my upper and lower body in perfect balance and builds my endurance. Our training sessions are intense and require solid focus. Here’s a look at my typical routine.

Cardio training

Cardio is fundamental to my training program. I start off the day with a run or a bike ride. If it’s a running day, I either do a three-mile speed run or an endurance run of up to seven miles.

I enjoy the tempo of cardio; it’s peaceful and a good way to get focused for the rest of the workout. Of course, cardio also builds endurance and helps deliver oxygen to the muscles, which gets me ready for two-to-three hours of weights.

Weight training

My weight-training program is designed for balance, control and endurance. I lift to enhance my entire body because golf requires upper and lower symmetry. I also develop my right and left sides equally because it improves how I strike the ball.

The idea is to build the strength I need to crush a golf ball rather than develop big muscle volume. I lift sub-maximal weights at higher reps, sometimes 25 to 50, because I’m going for tone and endurance instead of bulk. Bodybuilders usually lift heavier weights in sets of six to 12 because they’re going for mass. Sometimes, I add plates to break up the routine and challenge myself, but I rarely lift a lot of weight.

My program works all of my muscle groups, but there are a few areas that need extra focus. Golfers are always hunched over, so it’s important to strengthen the back and shoulders to support good posture. Legs are the platform for every swing, so my goal is to create a strong power base.

To keep things interesting, I use a mix of weights, resistance and isometric training. If you keep your muscles guessing, it makes them work harder. Whatever I’m doing, I’m careful not to overstress my muscles. I push to the point of muscle failure, not pain.

Core and flexibility training

Flexibility training is a major component of my regimen. My trainer uses different systems to maintain the flexibility I need to be able to release a powerful swing. I stretch up to 40 minutes before each workout. Then I work on my muscles and joints – from my spine to my toes — to create balance and freedom of movement.

For golfers, core strength is just as important as flexibility. Core muscles help control movement and transfer energy from the center of the body out to the limbs, which can obviously impact how well you strike the ball. My core training builds overall strength and flexibility and helps me maintain an ideal state of posture and symmetry.

My workouts are intense and long, but I listen to my body to avoid injury. I know when I can push it and when I need to back off a bit. I don’t have time for injuries, so I train hard but smart. A well-rounded program with lots of variety helps me avoid burnout and maintain a high level of conditioning.

Tiger’s Daily Routine

6:30 a.m. – One hour of cardio. Choice between endurance runs, sprints or biking.

7:30 a.m. – One hour of lower weight training. 60-70 percent of normal lifting weight, high reps and multiple sets.

8:30 a.m. – High protein/low-fat breakfast. Typically includes egg-white omelet with vegetables.

9:00 a.m. – Two hours on the golf course. Hit on the range and work on swing.

11:00 a.m. – Practice putting for 30 minutes to an hour.

Noon – Play nine holes.

1:30 p.m. – High protein/low-fat lunch. Typically includes grilled chicken or fish, salad and vegetables.

2:00 p.m. – Three-to-four hours on the golf course. Work on swing, short game and occasionally play another nine holes.

6:30 p.m. – 30 minutes of upper weight training. High reps.

7:00 p.m. – Dinner and rest.