You can't beat a good game of golf for low-impact exercise and plenty of fresh air. Golf is an excellent sport for keeping physically fit and mentally alert.
Getting in Shape
Start exercising a few weeks in advance, about the same time of day you'll be playing golf. Walk 20 to 30 minutes a day, 3 to 4 times a week. Take a club and begin practicing your grip. Practice your back swing, keeping the club at waist level, and slowly increase to a full swing. Start with one of the shorter clubs, working up to longer, heavier irons.
When you arrive at the golf course, and before you change into your golf shoes, find a bench and try these exercises for warming up your neck, shoulders, trunk, and legs:
Calf and hamstring warm up:
Put your left foot on the bench, keeping your knee close to your body.
Your right foot remains on the ground. Place your hands under your left knee, holding onto the thigh. Tuck your chin to your chest and curl down slowly. Hold and count to 10. Do not bounce. Come back up slowly, keeping your chin to your chest.
For the trunk and upper body:
Stand and hold your golf club horizontally with both hands. Raise the club and place it behind your neck. Then, with feet comfortably apart, slowly rotate body to the left, then to the center, then to the right. Do this exercise frequently during your game and again afterwards.
South African Senior Citizens (60 years and over) until 30 February 2010: R74.00 for a return ticket(normal fare R145.00) on presentation of a valid South African ID document.
Telkom has a special for pensioners aged 70 and over:
Stores across the country offer senior citizens over 60 special discounts...
AVIS offers a 20% discount on any group of car hire to all seniors that are 65 and older
Orion Hotels give Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 40% discount on Bed and Breakfast rates per person, per night at all Orion Hotels.
The Post Office defines a pensioner as someone over 60. A pensioner holding a Postbank account gets the full concession. This is bigger than for someone who does not hold a Postbank account. 
Transnet's Shosholoza offers seniors 60 years and older a 25% discount.
Intercape offers a 15% discount on Flexi and Full fares to all seniors over the age of 60
Nu Metro gives Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 50 % discount on all shows on weekdays up to and including the 5.30 one, and on Saturdays and Sundays. 
Hertz offers discounts of up 15% to over 55'sAlexander Forbes has tailor made insurance products for seniors at special rates.
Ster Kinekor gives Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 50 % discount on all shows on weekdays up to and including the 5.30 one, and on Saturdays and Sundays. 
The SABC gives a rebate to pensioners aged 70 and over on the annual TV Licence Fee. 
For Pensioners only there is a 10% discount on 141 exchanges or 20 % discount on Bonus for midweeks at selected resorts. Terms and conditions apply.
Greyhound offers a 5% discount to all seniors older than 60 able to produce a valid ID or Senior Citizen card. 
Starlight cruises offers the following to all Senior Citizens: 20% discount on cruises from 2 to 4 nights. 10% discount on cruises 5 nights and longer. 
SAARP has negotiated special deals for its members.
Stores across the country offer senior citizens of 65 and over a 10% discount on all purchases made on a Wednesday, excluding items already discounted as special offers. 
Retirement Villages can negotiate special MNET subscription fees for its residents.
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