by Mike Pedersen
A golf fitness program can make the difference between you
optimizing your golf potential or playing the same frustrating
golf you may be used to playing.
It’s no secret that the body swings the club and plays
the game…so why wouldn’t you consider a golf fitness
program to play your best?
A golf fitness program consists of strength, flexibility,
endurance and even nutrition. But the big difference is making
your golf fitness program as golf-specific as you can.
How do you do that?
First off…just take a look at the position your body
is in during the golf swing. It’s “on your feet” and
in golf posture (bent at the waste, knees flexed, upper back
fairly straight, ankles flexed, etc…).
Can you now see how any “physical limitation” you
have will dramatically affect your ability to make a sound,
repeatable golf swing?
So the answer is definitely starting a golf fitness program.
It’s not as intimidating as you may think. It doesn’t
take going to a gym. It doesn’t involve lifting heavy
weights and really killing yourself. It doesn’t involve
2 hours every day of the week either.
A golf fitness program can be as simple as using a pair of
hand weights (dumbbells), an exercise ball and exercise tubing.
All very inexpensive, portable and perfect for your home or
even your office.
You can take your exercise tubing, attach it to a door and
make downswings every day of the week. This is a great exercise
to sneak in at your office that will have a direct impact on
the power you produce through impact.
Designing a “complete golf fitness program” will
take a little more creativity. I would strongly recommend pursuing
a qualified golf fitness trainer to put together a complete
golf fitness program that addresses your specific physical
limitations.
You don’t want to waste your time on exercises and stretches
you don’t need to do. You want to focus on a balanced
golf fitness program that will improve your weaknesses.
You will be amazed how quickly your game will turn around.
I’ve worked with golfers who have seen improvements in
a matter of days! Literally! Their fitness had declined so
much they couldn’t even get the ball airborne off the
tee and within days were hitting it dozens of yards further.
What a joy to hear stories like that!
You too can see some huge improvements if you start your golf
fitness program right away!
About The Author:
Mike Pedersen is one of the top golf fitness
experts in the country, author of the Ultimate Golf Fitness
Guide, and founder of several cutting-edge online golf fitness
sites. Check out his new golf
fitness products site at Perform
Better Golf.
