7 September 2010
Five Things A Golf Fitness Program Can Do For You
Posted by Arleen Cauchi under: Golf .
You've heard the buzz. Golfers are turning to golf fitness to improve their game. You've heard the pro's talking about it as well as amateurs. So what exactly does a high quality golf fitness program do for you and what should you look for?
Why choose to participate in a golf fitness program? A good golf fitness plan is scientifically designed to achieve results fast because they focus on the specific muscles and muscle groups you use in golf. Just as a football player goes through training camp to tune up his body for the season, golfers can now do the exact same thing in a golf fitness program designed to produce maximum effect in the shortest amount of time by focusing on the muscles you use in golf.
Some of the benefits reported from users of golf fitness programs are added length (up to 40 yards) on drives, lower scores, better quality of play and elimination of existing nagging golf pain, like lower back pain which seems to plague many golfers.
The secret is finding the right golf fitness program to accomplish these things. Here are some tips on what your golf fitness plan should include for best results.
1. Strength and Power conditioning. If you want to hit the ball further, you not only need to be stronger but be able to translate the strength into clubhead speed. You want a program that concentrates on building your core strength. Power is transferred through the core. See if your program includes core conditioning. Additionally, plyometric exercises should be included. These are specifically designed to work the fast twitch muscles - those designed for power and speed.
2. How's your balance? How long can you stand on one foot? Did you know the average pro can stand on one foot for over 30 seconds, the average amateur 10 seconds? Balance is a learned skill, and your golf fitness program should include balance training in order to teach you how to properly transfer your weight through the shot and stay in control of your swing. Think about, do you think ballerinas and balance beam gymnasts were born with their gift of balance? Of course not, they learned it with balance specific exercises. So can you.
3. In addition to strength and power, the other key to longer drives is flexibility. Simple fact, if you want to hit the ball further, you need to be able to coil your body properly to produce a wider arc in your golf swing. Your golf fitness program should include a series of stretches designed to do that. Many golfers try stretching but typically do it wrong. Your stretches must be held for a minimum of 30 seconds to be effective. Also make sure you are doing the right stretches on the right muscle groups. When you combine increased flexibility with added power and strength, you'll be out-driving everyone in your group.
4. Endurance. Many golfers fall apart on the back nine because they don't have the endurance and stamina necessary to finish the round strong. Any golf fitness program should also focus on building endurance. You will finish the game stronger both physically and mentally. Fewer stray shots and mental mistakes when you have stamina for the game. Endurance specific exercises should include high reps with low resistance for a good aerobic and conditioning program.
5. Playing with soreness, or old golf injuries like a bad back, knee, shoulder or elbow? Pain can be eliminated with a proper golf fitness program that focuses on muscle imbalances and strengthening the key muscles used in the golf swing. When you are properly conditioned for golf, the pain will go away as your body will be using the correct muscles in the swing rather than the wrong muscles in your swing. When your "golfing" muscles are weak, your body compensates and uses other muscles to make the swing. This is how back injuries, shoulder injuries, etc. occur. When you force your body to compensate and use the wrong muscle the next thing you know, pop, there goes the back. Make sure your program addresses muscle imbalances as well as strengthening in order to eliminate nagging pain and reduce future injuries.
So let me ask you. Do you want to hit the ball longer? Do you want to lower your score? Do you want to play pain free golf? Of course you do, and now you know how. Get on a proper golf fitness program and you can see monumental changes in your game in as little as 8 weeks - go for it, improve your game with a good golf fitness program.
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