Warming up properly before you start your round will help you to play better and lessen the risk of injury. These are some simple basic exercises which can be done before you play.

Paul Boston (BSc., Dip.PT) is joint owner/director of Saturn Fitness in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Having played professional rugby for a decade, including 10 caps for Scotland Rugby Sevens and with over 7 years as a fitness trainer around the world he has developed a depth in training experience. He specialises in core stability, trigger point therapy and Power Plate training. 

Saturn Fitness Abingdon for Pilates, Power Plates, Personal Training and Holistic Therapies.  www.saturnfitness.co.uk

Basic warm up excercises

Marching or jogging

Squat to high knee

Lunge with arms overhead

Double arm windmill

Sword draw

Lateral swing

Wood chop

Side bend with arms overhead

Bent over twist

Golf swings