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Medical NEWS
Childhood Obesity In The USA Would Be Reversed If Fast Food TV Advertising Were Banned, Says Study
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 PST
A ban on fast food advertisements in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, according to a new study being published this month in the Journal of Law and Economics. The study also reports that eliminating the tax deductibility associated with television advertising would result in a reduction of childhood obesity, though in smaller numbers.
The Government's Obesity Strategy, More Of The Same Rhetoric - British Medical Journal
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST
Nigel Hawkes chronicles a decade of the UK Government's attempts to tackle obesity, including its latest bid to turn the tide on obesity "which is so smothered in jargon" that it is hard to understand. He says: "The danger of wrapping an issue such as obesity up in the language of sociology and systems analysis is that it all begins to seem impossibly complicated.
Implementing A Ban On Fast Food TV Advertising Would Reverse Childhood Obesity Trends
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST
A ban on fast food advertisements in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, according to a new study being published this month in the Journal of Law and Economics. The study also reports that eliminating the tax deductibility associated with television advertising would result in a reduction of childhood obesity, though in smaller numbers.
Improving Your Fitness And Environmental Impact With Support And Encouragement From Your Cell Phone
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST
Planning on gobbling a few extra treats this holiday season? Soon, your cell phone may be able to help you maintain your exercise routine and keep the pounds off over winter months, without your having to lift a finger to keep track. Researchers at the University of Washington and Intel have created two new cell phone applications, dubbed UbiFit and UbiGreen, to automatically track workouts and green transportation.
Peripheral Fat Breakdown Undermined By Bad Cholesterol
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:00:00 PST
The so called bad cholesterol (LDL) inhibits the breakdown of fat in cells of peripheral deposits, according to a study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. The discovery reveals a novel function of LDL as a regulator of fat turnover besides its well-established detrimental effects in promoting atherosclerosis. The study, which is a collaboration of two research groups at Karolinska Institutet, is published in the open-access journal PLoS ONE.

Ball Launch Monitor Fitting Services at Golf Galaxy®

Ball Launch Monitor QUICKFit
This 15-20 minute fitting session utilizes ball launch monitor technology to optimize your launch conditions for a single driver (different shaft flexes/lofts) or several golf balls.

Ball Launch Monitor Complete Fit
This 45-minute fitting session utilizes ball launch monitor technology to optimize your launch conditions for up to 3 drivers (different shaft flexes/lofts) in addition to several golf balls to find the optimum combination for your game.

Ask a Player's Assistant or Maltby Certified Fitting Expert for more information.
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FAQs
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Maximize your distance with a Ball Launch Monitor Fitting

A Ball Launch Monitor (BLM) is a state-of-the-art machine using high-speed photography that records your shots just after impact to analyze distance-determining variables: spin rate, launch angle and ball speed.

Spin Rate
Measured in revolutions per minute (RPM), spin rate determines how far and how straight you can hit a golf ball. Generally, players with higher ball speed will want to keep their spin down, while slower ball speeds will dictate that you increase spin to maximize trajectory and distance.

Initial Launch Angle
Measured in degrees above horizontal, initial launch angle is how high you hit the golf ball. Generally, most golfers would hit it further if they launched the ball higher.

Ball Speed
Measured in miles per hour (MPH), this is how fast the golf ball is traveling after it's been struck. Faster ball speeds lead to greater distance (as long as spin and launch are also optimized).

Optimum Launch Conditions

The key to optimizing your launch conditions, and ultimately hitting the ball farther, is to optimize the combinations of those three important variables: spin rate, launch angle and ball speed.

The Golden Rule:

High launch + low spin = greater distance. There are exceptions, however. If your ball speed isn't high enough, you actually will need MORE spin in order to maximize distance.

What makes a good ball launch monitor fitting session?

As a golfer, we know you have many choices regarding fitting services and retailers. Here's a quick checklist regarding what we think makes up a good BLM fitting.

State-of-the-art, accurate and calibrated technology
Ball launch monitor technology that utilizes high-speed photography is the most accurate indoors.

It's also critical that the technology you use is calibrated - otherwise, you're making decisions off of bad data. At Golf Galaxy, we use tour-quality ball launch monitors that are calibrated daily for optimum performance.

No range balls!
Range balls are built for durability, not performance. A quality and accurate BLM fitting doesn't use range balls. At Golf Galaxy, we have dozens of golf balls for you to get fit with. Not sure which ball is right for you? We'll fit you for the proper golf ball out of our vast selection.

Proper Tee Height
Make sure your fitter uses the correct tee height for your driver. Since where you hit the ball on the face has such a large impact on spin rate, launch angle and ball speed, it's essential that you start off on the right tee height.

Selection
If you're going to find out what driver and golf ball maximizes your distance, you need to have a wide selection of equipment to choose from. Golf Galaxy carries a very wide and deep selection of drivers with different lofts, shafts and technologies along with golf balls for you to try in your fitting.

Certified Experts
While the technology behind a BLM is very impressive, it's only a tool. And like any tool, it's only as good as its operator. Golf Galaxy® Maltby Certified Fitting Experts are trained by many of the top OEMs in the industry such as Callaway Golf, TaylorMade, Nike Golf, PING, Cleveland and Mizuno - and they are certified in ball launch monitor technology.