Did you know proper golf fitness can increase your distance off the tee? The right workout, and loose muscles allows the body to conduct the golf swing more fluidly, allowing for better club speed. Find out how to make it all happen!
You can purchase the best clubs, custom fit your physique and swing. You can have the best golf bag, and always sport the latest golf fashions. Every birthday, Christmas, other gift giving affair is a great time for your friends and family to buy you some golf related accessories. What about the most significant part of your golf game? That is, performing the best exercises for golf of course. The best clubs, balls and apparel will do no good if you are not healthy enough to pick your golf equipment up and get out to your course..
No matter what kind of golfer you are, from beginner to advanced, you must be physically
fit to play. Golf can be troublesome to your shoulders, hips and lower back if you are not performing exercises for golf. Make sure that you are physically ready to head out to the course by performing proper golf strength training exercises. Consider starting with nine holes of golf, or take a cart until you feel that you can physically handle the workload.
So, by now you are probably asking yourself what can I do to get myself into shape? Keep in mind the main muscles you work during a round of golf and that will give you a introductory idea for your golf exercise workout. Also plan to do exercises to build up your stamina, as well as to strengthen your cardiovascular system. Since there is a lot of walking involved with golf, that right there gives you a good area where to start your exercises for golf. Since we are fast approaching the end of the golf season, it is a good idea start your walking on a treadmill for your winter golf exercises. Remember to start off slow and work your way up to a few miles on the treadmill, or outside if you are lucky enough to have nice weather.
Strength training is crucial as well, not only to keep you in shape, but also to protect the body during your time on the links. We know that you use your upper body muscles during your swing, but your core muscles and legs come into play as well. Your upper body is not the only muscle group you should be worried about. The golfers whole body is used in the golf swing, so its silly to only work your arms, shoulders, and chest for your golf fitness. Smaller muscle groups such as your rotator cuff should also be worked. Rotator cuff exercises can he done by using lighter weight but doing more reps.
Along with cardio, and strength workouts, you must make sure to work your ab region as well. A golfers core gives balance and stabilization during stance, swing and follow through. A strong golf core exercise routine will also prevent injury to your lower back. Golf specific exercises can along way to keep your health up, and your score down.
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