Golf fitness is the hot topic on the professional golf tours, at the collegiate golf level, at the country clubs, and everywhere in the golf industry. But many don't know what it means, what it should include or how to start a program.
Golf fitness means something different to everyone. It can mean anything from stretching before you play to a supervised and progressive daily program. For others it means it's the only way to play golf pain free, and of course there are those that think it is a big waste of time. Whatever your belief, the one thing that can't be denied is the great benefits of regular exercise!
The benefits of exercise are many and backed by much research. We know it can improve your general health and quality of life, but it can also give you greater pleasure and a competitive edge on the golf course. Improved posture (my favorite topic) and flexibility are necessary keys to developing a repeatable and effective swing. Strength, stability and balance are paramount in producing the power needed for out-driving your friends!
However, the secret ingredient to an effective golf fitness program is your ability to take action, and be committed to working consistently on your program. It takes consistent action to make changes in your body. In some cases, you are making changes to muscles that have been lazy or dysfunctional as a result of many years of bad habits and programming.
Research specific to golf has been conducted over the past several years. One study conducted in 2004 looked at a group of male golfers and the effects of a conditioning program on drive distance. The study looked at their club head speed and driving distance before and after an 8 week training program. The training program consisted of strength training and plyometrics (explosive exercises) conducted 2 sessions per week. All subjects in the exercise group showed a significant increase in both club head speed and driving distance. The control group (non-exercise group) showed no significant improvements. Effect of an 8-Week Combined Weights and Plyometrics Training Program on Golf Drive Performance; The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research: Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 59-62.
Consult with a fitness professional:
One concept to understand when considering a golf fitness program is the immense value of finding and working with a professional. Just like taking personal lessons from a PGA teaching professional, you will benefit from consulting with a fitness professional.
I will discuss the process of selecting a fitness professional in a minute, but I have to emphasize the fact that nothing is more beneficial than physically working with a professional that can watch your every move and assess your physical abilities. Our body, specifically the nervous system, and muscular system are great compensators which results in dysfunctional movement patterns. In other words, our body changes over time resulting in weakness, tightness and even pain. The result is difficulty moving into certain positions, such as those needed in a golf swing. A trained professional can recognize poor movement patterns, bad postural positions, and therefore make changes to your program and initiate corrective exercises.
All of the great sports coaches such as John Wooden, Vince Lombardi, and Casey Stengel, all focused on fundamentals when coaching their players. When training your body as we do with golfers it is no different. The PGA teaching professionals always spend time with fundamentals. When training the body to have better posture, improved flexibility, or a stronger core you need to focus on fundamentals. If your body's muscles do not function correctly from a fundamental perspective any advanced exercise will be a waste of time.
OK now, when searching for a fitness professional, ideally try to find someone that has several years of experience working with golfers. Make sure they have adequate training. For example a licensed athletic trainer (ATC), a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) or a certified personal trainer (CPT), are credentials that make them qualified.
Ask questions regarding their golf experience. Do they play the game? Do they have relationships with teaching professionals? Do they understand the mechanics of the golf swing, as well as swing faults? Also, ask specific questions regarding their approach to fitness. Do they provide a physical assessment? Do they address the different components of fitness (see below)? And, are they experienced in dealing with injuries or chronic problems?
You need to be able to trust your fitness professional, have confidence in their abilities and feel comfortable working with them. When you are satisfied with their answers to your questions, make a decision and go for it.
Components of a Golf Fitness Program:
Posture, I believe is one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to fitness training. An individual's posture tells a lot about how their body is working and what kind of restrictions there may be when trying to swing a golf club.
When discussing posture it is important to keep in mind that I am referring to more than just sitting up straight, or not having rounded shoulders. The entire body from head to toe was designed to be aligned in a precise manner. The body follows the principles of physics by the way the ends of the bones are shaped, how they connect to each other and how the muscle act upon the bones & joints They are subsequently designed to function and move in specific ways.
When out of alignment or out of muscular balance, your muscular function and movement patterns are limited.
With the golf swing the most common postural problem that contributes to bad positions in the swing is the forward shoulders, forward head & rounded upper back. This slouched position makes it really difficult to get in a good set up position and significantly limits your shoulder turn or what we call thoracic rotation. The shoulder turn into the back swing is dependent upon a good position of the upper back at address. Tight muscles and restrictions in the upper spine prevent the golfer from maintaining good posture in the set up. Ultimately resulting in bad positions during the swing, The bottom line is you need to find a fitness professional that understands posture and its influence on movements specific to golf.
Flexibility/Range of Motion refers to the body's ability to move the bones and joints to the limits of its designed capacity. However it must be controlled motion, which I will discuss next.
An example of needed flexibility or range of motion is in the hip joint during the golf swing. As you stand in your golf position and swing there needs to be an optimal amount of rotation through both hips. During the backswing (right handed golfer) your right hip should internally rotate because your pelvis is rotating on top of it. If you have tightness in your hip muscles this motion will be limited. And, as we know, limited motion in one joint leads to compensated or excessive motion somewhere else. Subsequently tightness in the right hip may result in locking of the right knee, a reverse pivot and excessive stress in the lower back during your backswing.
Dynamic Stability refers to the body's ability to stabilize joints or positions during movement. The one area that is most often discussed is core stability. This refers to your ability to stabilize or limit movement in the lumbar spine & pelvic region, an important component of your program.
Dynamic Strength essentially means the same as functional strength. Golf strength training should utilize all planes of motion the body moves in and somewhat golf specific. Isolated strengthening may be appropriate in certain situations but you should mostly strengthen in a dynamic way.
Dynamic Balance is closely related to posture because of the requirements of a balance between muscles and having them function correctly. Your golf professional will work with you in terms of weight shift, balance and the coordinated movements of the swing. The fitness professional may at times address this, but should not get carried away.
Dynamic Power is the actual power that is produced in the movement of the golf swing. One of the key aspects of this power is the good swing that is developed by working with a PGA teaching professional. Power can also be enhanced by first working on the above components and then adding some power exercises. However training power should be the last part of your golf fitness program. I see too many people start with the cool golf specific power exercises with no concern for the fundamentals I talked about earlier.
Cardiovascular Endurance, although not an obvious component for golf, it may be a factor in some cases. You should be able to walk a golf course (may be some exceptions) and generally be in some sort of cardiovascular condition.
To summarize, ensure your program focuses on fundamentals and includes all components of golf fitness. Remember don't do an exercise just because it looks cool or you were told it is good for your golf swing. Every exercise should have a purpose based on your individual needs. Good Luck!
Mark Tolle is a Golf Fitness Specialist in the Chicagoland area. He specializes in functional fitness, golf specific training and is trained in Muscle Activation Techniques. He can be contacted at 773-965-4959 or http://www.chicagogolftrainer.com
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Thursday, 10 December 2009
Friday, 4 December 2009
Tiger Woods Golf Techniques
Tiger Woods made a big splash on the golf scene when he first appeared and in the years since then, golfers around the world have been trying to emulate him. Tiger Woods golf techniques are becoming more and more popular as newcomers try to learn from the master. From the incredible swing to the stance, people are obsessed with the techniques of Tiger Woods golf.
You can begin learning Tiger Woods golf techniques by simply watching the pro. There are videos available with him playing a basic round of golf and just watching him play is an ideal way to pick up on slight moves and swings. If necessary, you can even pause the tape and move it frame by frame to see exactly how this champion golfer does his thing.
Not so interested in learning Tiger Woods golf techniques from watching him play? Not a problem! There are also special training videos and DVD's available designed to teach you his specific moves. These will run you a bit more than just watching the game on TV, but it is worth it to have the techniques explained and demonstrated in plain English with slow motion when necessary. This is one of the better ways to learn Tiger Woods golf techniques.
Other methods of learning that amazing swing or stance are to hire a professional or to read a book. Believe it or not, there are golf coaches who specialize in Tiger Woods golf training! They will, for a fee, teach you exactly how he does it, get you standing the same way and have your swing greatly improved, just by using Tiger Woods golf techniques. The real life, hands on approach is far better than just watching a video for many golfers, but it will also cost you a lot more. However, many people feel that it is worth the extra cash to learn to improve your game!
While not as popular an option, you can also find the Tiger Woods golf techniques outlined in books. Not many people can learn by simply reading, but for those who prefer to pick up their knowledge in books, the diagrams and written explanations are a far cheaper method of learning. Your local library will no doubt stock a few books on golf techniques.
Tiger Woods golf is an important method of playing these days, now that he is so famous. Without Tiger Woods, many young people these days would not be playing, assuming that golf is an old person’s game. But every generation can benefit from his techniques and should make an effort to study them.
You can improve your golf game with proven golf swing tips that can help lower your golf score by visiting http://www.onlinegolfer.com, a popular golfing website that provides tips, advice and resources , golf driving tips and the best selling golf ebooks that will improve your golf game.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Steven_Katz
You can begin learning Tiger Woods golf techniques by simply watching the pro. There are videos available with him playing a basic round of golf and just watching him play is an ideal way to pick up on slight moves and swings. If necessary, you can even pause the tape and move it frame by frame to see exactly how this champion golfer does his thing.
Not so interested in learning Tiger Woods golf techniques from watching him play? Not a problem! There are also special training videos and DVD's available designed to teach you his specific moves. These will run you a bit more than just watching the game on TV, but it is worth it to have the techniques explained and demonstrated in plain English with slow motion when necessary. This is one of the better ways to learn Tiger Woods golf techniques.
Other methods of learning that amazing swing or stance are to hire a professional or to read a book. Believe it or not, there are golf coaches who specialize in Tiger Woods golf training! They will, for a fee, teach you exactly how he does it, get you standing the same way and have your swing greatly improved, just by using Tiger Woods golf techniques. The real life, hands on approach is far better than just watching a video for many golfers, but it will also cost you a lot more. However, many people feel that it is worth the extra cash to learn to improve your game!
While not as popular an option, you can also find the Tiger Woods golf techniques outlined in books. Not many people can learn by simply reading, but for those who prefer to pick up their knowledge in books, the diagrams and written explanations are a far cheaper method of learning. Your local library will no doubt stock a few books on golf techniques.
Tiger Woods golf is an important method of playing these days, now that he is so famous. Without Tiger Woods, many young people these days would not be playing, assuming that golf is an old person’s game. But every generation can benefit from his techniques and should make an effort to study them.
You can improve your golf game with proven golf swing tips that can help lower your golf score by visiting http://www.onlinegolfer.com, a popular golfing website that provides tips, advice and resources , golf driving tips and the best selling golf ebooks that will improve your golf game.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Steven_Katz
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Thursday, 26 November 2009
The Best Golf Fitness Exercise to Improve the Power in Your Golf Swing
The game of professional golf has transformed over the years. Many spectators, journalists, and pros themselves state that golf is now a game of power. Driving distance is integral to winning on Tour, club manufacturers gear much of their advertising around the “power game”, and it is a wish of most every amateur.
Improved distance off the tee or with any club on the course requires increased clubhead speed. Clubhead speed is a product of power in your golf swing. Increasing the power in your golf swing will improve your clubhead speed. Equaling more distance on every shot you desire.
The question to ask is how do you increase the power in your golf swing? Three components exist directly affecting the power in your golf swing:
1) Efficiency of Your Golf Swing Mechanics
2) Power Generating Capacities of Your Body
3) Equipment
Review of the list indicates three integral components exist that directly affecting your clubhead speed. First and foremost are your golf swing mechanics. Golf swing mechanics can either be efficient or inefficient.
Efficient golf swing mechanics allow for you to input the greatest amount of power developed within your golf swing into the club and golf ball.
Inefficient golf swing mechanics result in the exact opposite. Inefficient swing mechanics create what is described as “energy leaks” within your golf swing. “Energy leaks” cause less power to be translated to the club and golf ball. This is because large amounts of energy are lost during the mechanics of the swing.
Again, to improve your clubhead speed and the power outputs within your golf swing. It is necessary to develop efficient golf swing mechanics.
Secondly, equipment does play a role in your clubhead speed. The technological advances in both club and golf balls have an effect. The key to increasing your power outputs in relation to equipment is to get the correct club and ball for your swing.
Matching up your swing and swing speed with the correct equipment will allow you to get the most clubhead speed out of your swing. For example, if your average swing speed is 95 and you are using extra stiff shafts. This could easily result in a loss of clubhead speed in your swing.
It is strongly recommended you get fitted for your equipment. Getting fitted matches up the correct equipment with your swing. Allowing you to get the most “bang for your buck” in terms of your golf swing.
Finally, we come to the topic of this article and that is your body. Your body has a direct affect on clubhead speed. It is your body swinging the club, and generating power within the mechanics of the golf swing.
That being said, developing power within your golf swing is directly related to the ability of your body to generate power. Often times this is the forgotten component by many amateurs in relation to developing power.
In order to increase the power outputs in your golf swing it is necessary to implement golf fitness exercises into your training program.
Golf fitness exercises increase the ability of your body to generate power within the golf swing. Resulting in increased clubhead speed.
What is the best golf fitness exercise to increase power in your golf swing?
Before answering that question we must look at the mechanics of the golf swing. The golf swing is both a linear and rotational movement.
Composed of finite biomechanical movements performed in a specific order. In addition to performing the biomechanics of the golf swing in a specific order, timing each movement is also required.
In order to perform the mechanics of the golf swing correctly it is necessary for the body to have certain levels of flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, and power built within the body.
If one does not have these physical parameters developed within the body to a certain level. The ability to perform the mechanics of the golf swing efficiently, and generate power will be compromised.
The answer to the question of the best exercise for improving the power in your golf swing is not one specific exercise.
Improving power in your golf swing requires a “basket or exercises” including flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, and power training.
A combination of flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, and power exercises are the key to enhancing the power in your golf game.
To summarize, improving the power in your golf swing consist of;
1) Efficient golf swing mechanics, 2) Proper equipment, 3) Golf fitness training.
The combination of these three components result in increased clubhead speed in your golf swing.
Not one single golf fitness exercise can improve the power outputs in your golf swing. It is rather a combination of flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, and power training exercises that enhance clubhead speed.
Implement a comprehensive a golf fitness program into your schedule will undoubtedly increase your clubhead speed, driving distance, and overall performance on and off the course.
About the Author
Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA Tour regularly with 2005 PGA & 2004 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson. To learn more about Sean and his golf fitness programs go to http://www.seancochran.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sean_Cochran
Improved distance off the tee or with any club on the course requires increased clubhead speed. Clubhead speed is a product of power in your golf swing. Increasing the power in your golf swing will improve your clubhead speed. Equaling more distance on every shot you desire.
The question to ask is how do you increase the power in your golf swing? Three components exist directly affecting the power in your golf swing:
1) Efficiency of Your Golf Swing Mechanics
2) Power Generating Capacities of Your Body
3) Equipment
Review of the list indicates three integral components exist that directly affecting your clubhead speed. First and foremost are your golf swing mechanics. Golf swing mechanics can either be efficient or inefficient.
Efficient golf swing mechanics allow for you to input the greatest amount of power developed within your golf swing into the club and golf ball.
Inefficient golf swing mechanics result in the exact opposite. Inefficient swing mechanics create what is described as “energy leaks” within your golf swing. “Energy leaks” cause less power to be translated to the club and golf ball. This is because large amounts of energy are lost during the mechanics of the swing.
Again, to improve your clubhead speed and the power outputs within your golf swing. It is necessary to develop efficient golf swing mechanics.
Secondly, equipment does play a role in your clubhead speed. The technological advances in both club and golf balls have an effect. The key to increasing your power outputs in relation to equipment is to get the correct club and ball for your swing.
Matching up your swing and swing speed with the correct equipment will allow you to get the most clubhead speed out of your swing. For example, if your average swing speed is 95 and you are using extra stiff shafts. This could easily result in a loss of clubhead speed in your swing.
It is strongly recommended you get fitted for your equipment. Getting fitted matches up the correct equipment with your swing. Allowing you to get the most “bang for your buck” in terms of your golf swing.
Finally, we come to the topic of this article and that is your body. Your body has a direct affect on clubhead speed. It is your body swinging the club, and generating power within the mechanics of the golf swing.
That being said, developing power within your golf swing is directly related to the ability of your body to generate power. Often times this is the forgotten component by many amateurs in relation to developing power.
In order to increase the power outputs in your golf swing it is necessary to implement golf fitness exercises into your training program.
Golf fitness exercises increase the ability of your body to generate power within the golf swing. Resulting in increased clubhead speed.
What is the best golf fitness exercise to increase power in your golf swing?
Before answering that question we must look at the mechanics of the golf swing. The golf swing is both a linear and rotational movement.
Composed of finite biomechanical movements performed in a specific order. In addition to performing the biomechanics of the golf swing in a specific order, timing each movement is also required.
In order to perform the mechanics of the golf swing correctly it is necessary for the body to have certain levels of flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, and power built within the body.
If one does not have these physical parameters developed within the body to a certain level. The ability to perform the mechanics of the golf swing efficiently, and generate power will be compromised.
The answer to the question of the best exercise for improving the power in your golf swing is not one specific exercise.
Improving power in your golf swing requires a “basket or exercises” including flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, and power training.
A combination of flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, and power exercises are the key to enhancing the power in your golf game.
To summarize, improving the power in your golf swing consist of;
1) Efficient golf swing mechanics, 2) Proper equipment, 3) Golf fitness training.
The combination of these three components result in increased clubhead speed in your golf swing.
Not one single golf fitness exercise can improve the power outputs in your golf swing. It is rather a combination of flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, and power training exercises that enhance clubhead speed.
Implement a comprehensive a golf fitness program into your schedule will undoubtedly increase your clubhead speed, driving distance, and overall performance on and off the course.
About the Author
Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA Tour regularly with 2005 PGA & 2004 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson. To learn more about Sean and his golf fitness programs go to http://www.seancochran.com
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Wednesday, 25 November 2009
How to Play Faster - Golf Tips
Some golfers get frustrated and are looking for golf tips, because an 18 hole round of golf can take over 5-6 hours and take a whole day out of a busy schedule. If this is one of your frustrations, there are some solutions to the problem.
Of course you might have to check to see if you are one of the reasons for slow play. Do you look for lost balls for more than a few minutes? Do you take 10 practice swings? Do you take a long time to putt? If you have any of these slow habits, you might need to overcome them by golf tips, golf putting tips and golf practice tips.
Several other tips that I found useful in being able to play a more enjoyable and less time consuming round of golf:
1. Join an exclusive country club that is rarely crowded.
2- Don’t play at a course that allows fivesomes.
3- Try to play during the week if you have a flexible schedule.
4- Find out what time the first players are allowed on the course and be one of the first groups to play even if it is 5 or 6 am.
5- If you live in a metropolitan area, you might have to drive an hour out of town to find a less crowded course. It could be very well worth the drive with your friends.
Remember these golf tips if you want to play a more enjoyable game of golf and not have to wait 10 or 15 minutes on every hole because of slow play.
A leisurely enjoyable game of golf shouldn’t take much over 4 hours for 18 holes. Enjoy your game.
Don Halloran is dedicated to making everyone have a more enjoyable and better golf experience. Don is not a professional golfer but has accumulated many tips through his years of golfing through many lessons and books to share with fellow golfers.
To subscribe to Don's free newsletter For Golf Tips visit http://www.4golftips.com.
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Of course you might have to check to see if you are one of the reasons for slow play. Do you look for lost balls for more than a few minutes? Do you take 10 practice swings? Do you take a long time to putt? If you have any of these slow habits, you might need to overcome them by golf tips, golf putting tips and golf practice tips.
Several other tips that I found useful in being able to play a more enjoyable and less time consuming round of golf:
1. Join an exclusive country club that is rarely crowded.
2- Don’t play at a course that allows fivesomes.
3- Try to play during the week if you have a flexible schedule.
4- Find out what time the first players are allowed on the course and be one of the first groups to play even if it is 5 or 6 am.
5- If you live in a metropolitan area, you might have to drive an hour out of town to find a less crowded course. It could be very well worth the drive with your friends.
Remember these golf tips if you want to play a more enjoyable game of golf and not have to wait 10 or 15 minutes on every hole because of slow play.
A leisurely enjoyable game of golf shouldn’t take much over 4 hours for 18 holes. Enjoy your game.
Don Halloran is dedicated to making everyone have a more enjoyable and better golf experience. Don is not a professional golfer but has accumulated many tips through his years of golfing through many lessons and books to share with fellow golfers.
To subscribe to Don's free newsletter For Golf Tips visit http://www.4golftips.com.
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Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Monday, 23 November 2009
Golf Workouts Will Increase Your Golf Swing Speed and Distance
I'm sure by now you've heard most of the professional players; both men and women actively participate in golf workouts. It's no secret. But why then do most amateur golfers ignore this? Is it because it seems like work? Or, does the thought of actually breaking a sweat get you tired already?
Vijay Singh Does Golf Workouts
Either way...the proof is in the bag. The number one player in the world, Vijay Singh, does his golf workouts all the way through Sunday of each tournament. Does it look like it's hurting his game? I don't think so. Back in 1997, a young, very athletic golfer came on the professional scene and blew everyone away. I think you know who I'm talking about.
Tiger Woods Golf Workout Routine
Tiger took golf to another level. A real eye-opener for the veteran players who were hitting the 19th hole after every round...and the last thought on their mind was "exercise". What a wake-up call to be totally dominated by a player who was only 20 years old at the time.
Annika Sorenstam Credits Her Golf Exercises
How about the year Annika Sorenstam shot a 59 and totally dominated the LPGA? Do you know what she attributes it to? Golf workouts! She hired a trainer and got serious about her fitness. And look what happened? She hasn't looked back since. She just recently came out with an instruction book and devoted a chapter to golf workouts.
To my recollection, that's the first women's instruction book to include golf workouts. Working out to playing better golf isn't just for the guys; Annika has proved that. Now more LPGA players are working out to try and catch her, just like the guys did with Tiger.
Senior Golfers Now Do Golf Fitness Programs
How about the senior tour? Now players are realizing they can still make good money, even after they've turned 50 and can't really compete with the young guys anymore. With the money at stake, they too are all working out. This group of players both amateur and pro is the biggest demographic that needs it the most.
With age comes a decline in both flexibility and strength. When the body declines, the swing goes right along with it. The result is a big loss in yardage, more mishits, and ballooning scores. The end result...frustration! I can't tell you how many times I've played with and received phone calls from older golfers who are just about ready to quit the game.
They are SO frustrated at this rapid decline, that golf's not fun anymore. But there is hope. The answer? Get your body moving just a little better. How? By participating in workouts for golf program that focuses on golf-specific strength AND flexibility. It's amazing to see golfers in this age bracket dramatically improve their driving distance, accuracy and scores.
You don't have to accept that with age, your body declines. No way! You've got to fight it all the way! I'm dead serious. The ones who do, are the ones who are enjoying the game again and taking all the money in their foursome.
What Is A Golf Workout
What is a golf workout anyways? Is there such a thing? You bet there is. The golf swing is an awkward movement that puts a tremendous amount of stress on the body. To prevent injury and improve swing speed and distance requires your body to be both strong and flexible specific to the swing.
I could spend dozens of pages describing what this entails, but for the sake of this concise article, let's keep it simple.
Golf Is Rotational
The golf swing is a rotational movement, with your body in golf posture. Slight flex of the knees and a bending forward at the hips. Since the golf swing is primarily rotational, wouldn't it make sense to focus on rotational strength and flexibility? That is improving your turning ability related to range of motion and speed.
So anything involving twisting with resistance such as a medicine ball, a dumbbell, or even a weighted club would work. You need to have a resistance to take your body beyond where it normally goes.
For instance, if you took a club and placed it behind your neck, got in your golf posture and rotated back and forth; do you think that by itself would improve your range of motion or power?
Use A Weighted Golf Club
No, you need to add resistance to accomplish this. Take a weighted club and make golf swings. Now you'll be making a bigger turn AND improving your power. Same thing with a medicine ball. Make turns back and through holding a 4 to 6 pound ball and you'll see a BIG improvement.
In fact, most of your abdominal work should be rotational. Doing straight crunches won't improve your driving distance. Doing rotational movements with added weight will. This is where I could go on and on, but I won't overload you.
Golf Workouts Will Transform Your Golf Swing
I hope I've convinced you to take a real serious look at what all the other successful professional players are doing to stay at the top of their game. Doing golf workouts can and will dramatically change your game forever. Now get out there and get it started. No procrastinating. Do it right now!
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Vijay Singh Does Golf Workouts
Either way...the proof is in the bag. The number one player in the world, Vijay Singh, does his golf workouts all the way through Sunday of each tournament. Does it look like it's hurting his game? I don't think so. Back in 1997, a young, very athletic golfer came on the professional scene and blew everyone away. I think you know who I'm talking about.
Tiger Woods Golf Workout Routine
Tiger took golf to another level. A real eye-opener for the veteran players who were hitting the 19th hole after every round...and the last thought on their mind was "exercise". What a wake-up call to be totally dominated by a player who was only 20 years old at the time.
Annika Sorenstam Credits Her Golf Exercises
How about the year Annika Sorenstam shot a 59 and totally dominated the LPGA? Do you know what she attributes it to? Golf workouts! She hired a trainer and got serious about her fitness. And look what happened? She hasn't looked back since. She just recently came out with an instruction book and devoted a chapter to golf workouts.
To my recollection, that's the first women's instruction book to include golf workouts. Working out to playing better golf isn't just for the guys; Annika has proved that. Now more LPGA players are working out to try and catch her, just like the guys did with Tiger.
Senior Golfers Now Do Golf Fitness Programs
How about the senior tour? Now players are realizing they can still make good money, even after they've turned 50 and can't really compete with the young guys anymore. With the money at stake, they too are all working out. This group of players both amateur and pro is the biggest demographic that needs it the most.
With age comes a decline in both flexibility and strength. When the body declines, the swing goes right along with it. The result is a big loss in yardage, more mishits, and ballooning scores. The end result...frustration! I can't tell you how many times I've played with and received phone calls from older golfers who are just about ready to quit the game.
They are SO frustrated at this rapid decline, that golf's not fun anymore. But there is hope. The answer? Get your body moving just a little better. How? By participating in workouts for golf program that focuses on golf-specific strength AND flexibility. It's amazing to see golfers in this age bracket dramatically improve their driving distance, accuracy and scores.
You don't have to accept that with age, your body declines. No way! You've got to fight it all the way! I'm dead serious. The ones who do, are the ones who are enjoying the game again and taking all the money in their foursome.
What Is A Golf Workout
What is a golf workout anyways? Is there such a thing? You bet there is. The golf swing is an awkward movement that puts a tremendous amount of stress on the body. To prevent injury and improve swing speed and distance requires your body to be both strong and flexible specific to the swing.
I could spend dozens of pages describing what this entails, but for the sake of this concise article, let's keep it simple.
Golf Is Rotational
The golf swing is a rotational movement, with your body in golf posture. Slight flex of the knees and a bending forward at the hips. Since the golf swing is primarily rotational, wouldn't it make sense to focus on rotational strength and flexibility? That is improving your turning ability related to range of motion and speed.
So anything involving twisting with resistance such as a medicine ball, a dumbbell, or even a weighted club would work. You need to have a resistance to take your body beyond where it normally goes.
For instance, if you took a club and placed it behind your neck, got in your golf posture and rotated back and forth; do you think that by itself would improve your range of motion or power?
Use A Weighted Golf Club
No, you need to add resistance to accomplish this. Take a weighted club and make golf swings. Now you'll be making a bigger turn AND improving your power. Same thing with a medicine ball. Make turns back and through holding a 4 to 6 pound ball and you'll see a BIG improvement.
In fact, most of your abdominal work should be rotational. Doing straight crunches won't improve your driving distance. Doing rotational movements with added weight will. This is where I could go on and on, but I won't overload you.
Golf Workouts Will Transform Your Golf Swing
I hope I've convinced you to take a real serious look at what all the other successful professional players are doing to stay at the top of their game. Doing golf workouts can and will dramatically change your game forever. Now get out there and get it started. No procrastinating. Do it right now!
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