Golf Fitness
Golf fitness - which includes increasing flexibility, strength and stamina - is a simple path toward game improvement. A proper exercise and stretching regimen will also have you feeling better and let you play golf longer. Our golf fitness instructors are committed to helping golfers get the most out of their game - and their lives.
Phil Blackmar demonstrates a simple stretch for improving golfers' flexibility
Phil Blackmar goes through a helpful stretch that will strengthen your hamstrings and increase your flexibility, which will eventually lead to an improved golf swing.
... full article »Tips for undoing the damage of jet lag on your golf game
We are going to talk about how travel affects your body and your swing while playing golf or not playing. We will also discuss what can help you with that horrid jet lag that can easily hinder your performance on the course or in the board room. As a trainer on the PGA Tour, I travel all over the globe. So I understand what it is like to live out of a suitcase and not have everything available to you. Granted, we always have golf clubs with us, but I have some innovative ways to keep your game in shape.
... full article »Some quick tips for improving golf flexibility
By now it is common knowledge that improving flexibility will enhance golf performance. There are numerous programs ("golf-specific flexibility," "yoga for golf,") available. The problem with many of these programs is they address only static flexibility, which is great if you have some serious muscle tightness. What they do not address is the issue of functional flexibility (the ability to move through all planes of motion/direction while maintaining muscular control).
... full article »Doctor notes that flexibility exercises may or may not help golfers
In your story, "Flexibility on the fairways starting to take root," you describe flexibility as a key component to golf performance, and link yoga to developing this fitness component. While flexibility will definitely help swing plane and swing mechanics, there is little evidence that flexibility will prevent injury. Furthermore, while some golfers have used yoga to improve their flexibility, there is almost no scientific evidence that yoga is equal to or better than any traditional method of increasing flexibility.
... full article »Facts and fallacies of strength training for golf
Various aspects of golf training have expanded rapidly, but one area of development that has caught on somewhat slowly is golf-specific strength training. This specific need had not been addressed until very recently.
... full article »Hamstrings can be the cause of other pain in your body
We know that the repetitive nature of the golf swing often causes lower back pain. It has been estimated that 80 percent of Americans, whether they are golfers or not, will experience back pain at some time in their lives. That's 80 percent of Americans! In my opinion, sedentary lifestyles, obesity and lack of regular physical exercise are major contributors to this astonishing statistic.
... full article »Tips on how to become the ageless golfer
It happens to all of us, even though we don't want to admit it. The reality is we all get older. Some of you may already know what I'm talking about and others may yet to have experience the phenomenon of aging.
... full article »Katherine Roberts: Flexibility on the fairways starting to take root
According to Time magazine, 20 million Americans practice yoga on a regular basis, and this ancient tradition continues to be the fastest-growing form of exercise in the world. This same trend is also showing up on fairways. Professional and amateur golfers are embracing yoga as a proven physical and mental regiment that benefits the golfer - on and off the course.
... full article »Unlock these three keys to develop more power in your golf swing
Golf swing power is the result of three specific factors, Sean M. Cochran writes. Two out of the three are much more important, but the third does have a bearing on the outcome of how far you hit that ball.
... full article »Increasing leg and back strength is critical to improving your golf game
It is wonderful to see athletes improving their performance through strength-training programs. However, strength training for golfers is only effective if it produces the desired results on the course. There are several key areas of the body in which increasing strength will help improve performance on the golf course.
... full article »Give your old exercise routine a golf fitness makeover
How you structure your golf fitness program is essential to your overall performance on and off the course. Here are some ways you can ensure you are getting the most out of training program while utilizing the strength of your core as a building block for success. Use the following six tips and see a transformation in your game ...
... full article »Revealing the golf fitness secrets of touring professionals
Many of the top touring professionals know that winning on the tour today takes much more than a great game of golf. It means understanding every aspect of their physical and mental being and what factors influence their performance.
... full article »Improved golf fitness helping LPGA stars raise the bar
Watching the tournament rounds of today's LPGA players is more exciting than ever. Annika Sorenstam continues to dominate women's golf and shows where finesse, strength and athleticism come together to make way for the future.
... full article »How to protect your back and improve your game
Back pain is a common problem for most golfers. The main reason for this is that during a full golf swing, the muscles of the lumbar spine reach approximately 90 percent of peak muscle activity. This equates to greater spinal loading and creates the potential for the occurrence of back pain or injury.
... full article »Exercises to help get more power in your golf swing
A significant amount of power in your golf swing is generated by the gluteus muscles and surrounding muscles. Having maximum strength in the gluts has a direct affect on the power and speed in your swing.
... full article »Building a strong back
The golf swing is a complex biomechanical movement that requires tremendous power to be generated from a static position. Most golfers make this repetitive motion more than 100 times during a four-hour round of golf. It's no surprise, then, that golf is a demanding sport for the muscles of the lumbar spine or erector spinae muscles.
... full article »Yoga for golfers: Move those hips!
Flexibility and stability in the inner-thigh, adductors and groin region will support proper alignment in the hip and pelvic region during the golf swing. These three Yoga for Golfers poses will focus on your hips and groin.
... full article »Flexibility and golf fitness can keep your golf game hot during the cold months
If we don't take the time to take care of ourselves physically and mentally, our bodies won't be prepared when the golf season swings into full gear. To help you get prepared - or to improve your fitness - here are six simple tips to use during the off-season to increase your fitness level.
... full article »Discover the quickest way to improve your golf game
Losing body fat is one of the quickest ways I know to improve performance. That extra abdominal fat you may be carrying around with you affects almost everything you do on the golf course, except riding in the cart. Here are my top five principles for losing body fat to improve performance ...
... full article »How to stick to your golf fitness program
How many times have you started an exercise program only to quit soon after? We are all guilty of this. Why does it happen? How can we see it coming and get through it? Good questions, right? Well that's what I'm going to talk about.
... full article »- To maintain golf fitness, keep those muscles and joints flexible all year
- Staying loose all year: Flexibility is the key to more power in your golf swing
- Footwork is where everything starts
- The importance of balance and posture in the golf swing
- Oh, my aching shoulders; Stretches to help golfers with upper back pain
