The Saw

• The saw is a simple but effective Pilates exercise that almost anyone can do. Sit up tall on the floor with your legs extended in front of you. Be sure that your spine is straight and not leaning forward or backward. Raise your arms to shoulder height and pull your shoulders back for good posture. Breathe out and rotate to the left keeping both buttocks on the floor. You should feel both sit bones staying in contact with the floor. Breathe in and return to the center. Repeat on the right. You may put a pillow under your knees if straightening them hurts your legs. Eventually this will stretch your hamstrings and your should be able to remove the pillow.
  
  

Single Leg Stretch

• The single leg stretch builds strength in the abs and the hips, important muscles for golfers. Lie face up and crunch your shoulders off the floor. Place your hands behind your head. Bend your left knee and bring it toward your chest. Lift and straighten your right leg. Point your left foot. Now, extend your right leg as you bend your left knee and pull it into your chest. Do five to 10 reps per leg and keep your shoulders up the entire time.
  
  

The Mermaid

• The mermaid will improve your balance and shoulder strength. Sit up with your legs folded on your left side. Rest on your right hip with your right palm on the ground. Lift your left arm over your head and lean onto your right forearm. Raise your body off the floor coming further onto your right forearm. Your right hip will come up and your right knee will touch the floor. Keep reaching with your left arm to the right with your palm down and feeling a nice stretch in your left side. Return to the floor. Do five lifts and then do the other side.