Article List for Golf Fitness – Exercises & Tips
Glutes Are The Key
By: Kelley Ranaudo Glutes are key when it comes to the golf swing. The gluteal muscles (which include three muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus) are essential for power and stability during the golf swing. Many golfers’ glutes can be inhibited, while the hamstrings and/or the lower back try to take over […]
Stretch With A Purpose
For stretching to be beneficial to your game, you should simulate the golf swing as much as possible. Most teaching professionals cringe when they see golfers put a club behind their shoulders blades and start twisting back and forth. This may feel good, but it has no real benefit. Here’s a stretch to help improve […]
Golf Fitness to Improve Your Putting
By: Keith Lyford and Mark Tedsen Most people think that the benefits of golf fitness are reserved for maximizing driving power along with preventing or reducing injury and rehabilitation. Few would consider fitness as a means of improving their putting stroke. By defining the specific skills and fundamentals that are required of putting, an exercise […]
Tee it High for Longer Drives
If you are like most golfers, you probably own an oversized driver. Titanium and graphite have allowed club manufactures to build larger, lighter and longer drivers with clubheads measuring as much as 460 cubic centimeters. The bigger head and sweet spot allow for more distance and forgiveness. But with a larger clubhead, you will need […]
During-Round Back Stretches
We all know the importance of pre-round stretching, but did you know that you should also take the time to stretch during the round as well? Stretching while you play can help prevent you from tightening up during the round and keep you loose and supple, restore your spine angle, prevent injury and help you […]
Build A Solid Foundation For Your Golf Swing
By: Sarah Sargent What is the common theme amongst all professional golfers and low handicappers? It is not the shape of their swing; there is no perfect way to swing. All highly skilled golfers finish in perfect balance. To gain perfect balance, you need to have a stable base and eliminate excessive lower body movement. […]
Daily Trunk Rotation Routine
To create power and speed in your golf swing, it is important to stretch and strengthen your core muscles or trunk. Your core consists of muscles in your abdominal, back, hips and chest. A strong, flexible core allows you to turn your trunk for a complete range of motion. -Before starting any training program, consult […]
Swing Your Sand Wedge to Warm Up
We all know that we should warm up properly before we hit the first tee, but don’t always have time. Skipping the warm up makes us susceptible to poor results and risk of injury. Stop with the excuses; everyone can find at least five minutes to warm up before the first tee. If you are […]
Making Short Putts
Making short putts is all about keeping the putterface square throughout your stroke. The key to keeping the putterface square is to have the arms and putter act as one unit throughout stroke, like a pendulum. Many shorts putts are missed when the hands become overactive at the moment of impact, twisting the putterface out […]
Play Your Way into Better Shape
The time you spend sitting in a golf cart while you play golf could be making you fat. You may think that you are getting enough exercise while play golf, however, if you ride in a cart, you are eliminating the benefits of golf as exercise. Add a hotdog, chips, a soda or a couple […]