Golf Flexibility Training – Revealed Secrets Of The Power And Grace Of The Pros

Golf Flexibility Training – Revealed Secrets Of The Power And Grace Of The Pros

We watch the professional address the ball, raise the club and unleash their swing. Bham! The speed and power leaves us with our mouth open. The length and power of the drive keeps us bewildered. Yet we can do similar ourselves.

It is all down to getting the body flexible enough to carry the swing off in the proper format. Golf flexibility training will give you this.

Before we go any further let me explain. The Golf swing is not a natural movement, it is a function of us (the Golfer) putting the body under tension by stretching and twisting. In order for us to get the maximum return on this we have to be able to twist our body into the best position for us to execute the swing. This means being flexible!

Golf flexibility training is not only simple it is easy as well. Also takes only a little time each day. Did I mention it helps reduce injury? It does. Because it conditions the body to move in this unnatural way and strengthens what is needed for it to do so.

What have we agreed on so far. That Golf flexibility training is essential to help our Golf swing, it is easy and takes very little time. Another benefit is that the muscles involved learn to relax when in position to execute the Golf swing. When muscles are relaxed they actually work better than when under tension. This means more power and better control in your Golf swing.

The sort of exercises that you can do in Golf flexibility training are to develop these attributes in the muscles used in the Golf swing. These muscles are your (in simple terms) Thighs, stomach, lower back.

The Thighs can be stretched simply placing your feet a couple of inches apart and reach down towards your toes. Only go as far as you can, do not over stretch. The idea is not to inflict pain.
This stretches the back of the thighs. Balance this out by doing the same to the front. Place one had against something solid like a wall. Raise the opposite leg by the knee and grab your foot (left hand supporting, bend the right knee and grab that foot). Now gently pull the foot towards your bottom.
That is the front and back of the thighs stretched.

For the lower back, stand or sit up right, chin up and spine straight. I find it easier to have my arms straight out to each side. Then rotate as far as you can one way, hold it for 1-2 seconds and go back through the start position and repeat to the other side.

These are just a starting point as there are many more Golf flexibility training exercises that you can do, but these will help you get a head start.

As with any type of training it must be taken under the guidance of an expert so see one before you start any Golf flexibility training exercises or Golf fitness training of any type.

Do this and you will increase your core muscle strength, muscle and skeletal flexibility, thus giving you a better, more balance and control in your Golf swing.

I hope this simple article and the advice in it have helped you understand the necessity of Golf flexibility training exercises and how to do the simplest of them. If not then reread, if so go try! You will notice the difference that Golf flexibility training exercises make to your game and so will your opponents!

Remember have fun!

Golf Flexibility Training – Revealed Secrets Of The Power And Grace Of The Pros

Golf fitness – “Senior Golfers Go For Longer!”

Golf fitness – “Senior Golfers go for longer!”

Answer me this: How many times has your chin hit the floor when a person tells you there age? I bet it's lots, maybe more! Your next question is, to them; “What is your secret?”

Do they ever reply “Sitting around doing nothing, lots of booze, cigarettes, wasting time, etc!” No, they don't do they! The answer is nearly always hard work and/or plenty of exercise and a good diet. At the very least it is something similar. Am I right aren't I?

Why is this then? It is because the human being is a machine. All be it a Biomechanical one. Like all machines they need regular maintenance and good fuel. In the case of the human being this means exercise and diet.

The part that Golf plays in this is simple. Just the game in itself encourages walking, strength, flexibility and increased mental awareness. Couple that with a proper Golf fitness plan to improve their game (top professionals have a personal Golf fitness instructor) and you have one very well functioning person regardless of their age or gender (yes ladies you benefit as well).

Just because we get older does not mean that we should stop enjoying the things we do. Yes we may not be as fast or not as strong but we can be fit, strong, flexible and mentally acute for our age. By being fit and active we can all benefit and be an inspiration to others. Playing Golf and having a Golf fitness program tailored to you, your age and gender will help tremendously with your game and your health.

Like any Golfer/athlete of any age don't you owe it to yourself to be the best that you can, to be healthy, both physically and mentally?

When looking directly at the benefits for Senior Golfers they will include Golfers of all ages and gender. To highlight these areas they are listed below:

1. Increased cardiovascular efficiency
2. Increased flexibility
3. Increased muscle tone (power)
4. Increased balance
5. Increased mental acuity
6. Improved posture of the skeleton
7. Increased social activity

Bet that last one opened your eyes. How can being sociable improve your health?

It has been proven that when we are doing something we enjoy we are not as stressed as we may otherwise be. We laugh more and smile more; we are relaxed. When in this state the brain actually releases chemicals called Endorphins. These actually make us feel good and have a measured difference on brain and body health. Improving both of them.

Amazing isn't it, all that from a game of Golf.

There you can see some of the benefits that a properly planned Golf fitness program can bring to a Golfer. Not just the more senior one's but Golfer's of all ages and genders can benefit from a Golf fitness regime.

Golf fitness – “Senior Golfers go for longer!”

Yoga For Golfers

Yoga For Golfers

The benefits of Yoga are endless, and not just to Golfers.  As part of a Golf fitness program, Yoga for Golfers is important.  This is because Yoga creates a more flexible and stronger body, the very thing needed for Golf! Doesn't it make sense then to at least practice some basic Yoga poses in your Golf fitness plan?

To help get an understanding of some Yoga moves that Golfers can use to help improve flexibility  I have included video demonstrations.  These are easier to understand than written or just pictures.

I must add if you try these do so only after consulting a doctor or fitness professional and do not attempt them beyond the limits that your body will allow.  I or the persons in the video are NOT responsible for any benefit or injury that may occur from attempting these exercises.

Golf Fitness Strengthen Core Muscles With Yoga Pose - 'The Plank'



The aim of this pose is to strengthen your core muscles by using them to hold your body in a flat position. This is achieved by tightening the stomach muscles, when the body is raised and in the pose. As the instructor says "Do not hold this pose for any longer than you naturally can."

Golf Fitness Hip Flexibility

Two different exercises have been included here, the first may be quite difficult for beginners.  Again, and I stress, do not do these exercises without consulting health and fitness professionals first!  Also do no more then your body will naturally allow you to do.

Half Happy Baby Pose



Knee Circles



The aim of both of these poses is to allow your skeleton to increase in flexibility and strengthen your hips.

Golf Fitness Yoga For Strengthening Your Lower Back

The purpose of the poses in this video are to help strengthen your lower back so aiding in a better posture, correct movement and increased flexibility.

Before I go on it must be pointed out that NO exercise or Golf fitness plan should be started without the proper planning and execution.  Use a training partner as often as possible and ALWAYS consult an appropriate fitness instructor and a doctor of medicine before starting any Golf fitness plan.

There are a great number more Yoga poses and exercises that can be incorporated into a Golf fitness plan.  Those above are to demonstrate just a few that are available to do.  One of the major advantages of Yoga is that it does not require a lot of equipment, so is relatively cheap, and can be done in a small place so you could do it at your own home.

I hope that you enjoyed the videos, be careful when exercising and may it improve your health and your Golf becoming a part of your normal Golf fitness plan.

Yoga For Golf - Video

The health benefits of Yoga have been known for thousands of years.  In its simplest form Yoga aids the health of the body by stretching and muscle tone exercises.  As stretching and muscle tone are an important part of life yet alone Golf I have included a video here of some Yoga exercises for you the reader.  Please enjoy...

Golf Fitness:- Dynamic Core Exercises In The Comfort Of Your Own Home At No Cost!

Golf Fitness:- Dynamic Core Exercises In The Comfort Of Your Own Home At No Cost!

The core structure of our body; so important to our movement, our posture and our power in a Golf swing. Any Golf fitness program has to include exercises to strengthen this area. Only problem is that some of us, at least at first, are embarrassed about exercising in front of others.

The solution is obvious-exercise in private. But where? At home is a good place as we feel comfortable in the familiar surroundings of our abode. We can do our Golf fitness training there.

Again we come to an issue as many people do not have a gym at their house. You will be happy to know that there are solutions. One of them is so simply it beggars belief and every building has them!

It is the floor!

You can use this simple apparatus to help strengthen your core muscles that are key to your Golf fitness.

The exercises that you can do here are:

• Sit ups
• Stomach crunches
• Push ups
• Lower back extensions
• Trunk twists

Lets examine each in turn and see how we can do them:

1. Sit ups: Lie flat on the floor and draw your feet towards your bottom. Keep your feet flat on the floor at all times. Place the palms of your hands either beside your ears (never place your hands behind your head) or cross your arms over your chest, whichever you find easier, and using your abdominal muscles only raise your back off the floor. No more than about just over half way from being lay down to sat up right.  Do NOT lift yourself all the way up as this puts too much pressure on your spine and stops the abdominal muscles working.. We are only exercising the lower abdominal muscles here! Repeat this in a pre-set pattern of repetitions determined by your Golf fitness program and health professional.
2. Reverse Stomach crunches: Similar to sit ups, only in reverse and starting with your feet lifted off the floor and your knees bent at approximately 90 degrees. In that instead of lifting your back you raise your legs towards your chest and raise your shoulders so that he shoulder blades are off the floor. This exercises the deep abdominal muscles. Again do in repetitions set by your Golf fitness program and health professional.
3. Push ups: Mainly for upper body strength but they do help with the core as you have to keep your body straight throughout the whole movement. Lie face down on the floor, put your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Have your fingers pointing forward with most of your weight on the outside of your hand. Your arms and elbows should bend naturally causing your elbows to jut out sideways in the start position of your chest on the floor. Extend your arms but stop before the elbow is full extended. Lower yourself down until your chin is about 2 inches off the floor and push up again. As with the first two exercises do a pre-set number of repetitions as defined in Golf fitness program and by your health professional.
4. Lower back extensions: Lie face down on the floor, keep your arms straight and clasp your hands behind your back over the Lumbar region of your back. Hands can also be placed at the side of your head or arms straight down the sides of your body.  Gently, and with smooth movement raise your chest off the floor slightly. Hold for about 2-3 seconds and lower smoothly to the start position. Again repeat this exercise in the manner laid out in your Golf fitness program and by your health professional.
5. Trunk twists: Stand up straight, reach out your arms at shoulder height so as to create a straight line from your left finger tips across your shoulders to the right finger tips. Now gently and smoothly turn (left or right) your body around your hips, do not move your hips! When you have gone as far as you can go turn the other way going past the start position all the way to the other-side of your body as you can go. Again take care that your hips remain as still as possible. This exercise can be varied by using a change to the sit up and stomach crunch exercises. By lifting your body to one side then the other or your legs then you are exercising and strengthening the muscle group at the side of your abdominals.

These basic exercises are the main stay of any golf fitness program to strengthen your core muscle structure. There are many, many more such exercises that can be done to build strength and flexibility into this area of your body. As stated above in nearly all the methodology you should only ever take up any exercise after consulting any health professional, Doctor, fitness instructor and having a program drawn up for you by them. In this case it will be a personally designed Golf fitness program as that is your chosen sport.

Never exceed the recommended amount of exercise in any Golf fitness program as you in all likely hood do more damage than good. A golf fitness program is designed to help you not hinder you. Please enjoy your Golf fitness program and improve your game.

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Golf Fitness:- Dynamic Core Exercises In The Comfort Of Your Own Home At No Cost!

Golf Fitness - Core Training: The Secret Of How It Will Improve Your Game

Golf Fitness - Core Training: The Secret Of How It Will Improve Your Game

When you take up your Golf stance and address the ball, do you need good posture? As you address the ball and complete your swing do you need good balance?

If you answered yes to either or both of those questions you need to understand what 'core training' is and why it is so important to you as a Golfer. This raises the question what is this core that needs training?

To the left there is a picture of what is described as the 'core' of the human body. It covers the mid and lower back as well as the front from chest to hips. OK so why does it need training? All these muscles help to control the movement of the spine and the trunk of the body in general. As Golfers we all twist during the swing it is therefore important to have control over this twist and control over our balance through the swing.

A strong 'core' provides a better degree of both of these. Another benefit is that it reduces stress and injury to this part of the body and the spine as well. As the swing incorporates twisting a golf fitness program that includes strengthening your core is essential to raise the level at which you play.

There are other factors that affect balance as well. These are the 'inner ear' and the nervous system that tells the brain about body position and posture. All these areas work together to tell the brain how best to move the body to give maximum performance and minimum injury. Only one of these areas can we directly affect. That is our 'core'.

By training this area of your body, with a properly designed Golf fitness program, not only do you get a flatter tum, you get better posture, less injury and more yards on your drives.

More yards!

Yes, the improvement of your posture and muscle strength leads to better co-ordination and hence a better more powerful swing. A well devised Golf fitness plan brings all these benefits to the Golfer at all levels of the game.

Training these muscles is not hard but it is important to remember to train all the muscles by using correct exercises, with professional help, and to build up the intensity of them. It is also important to keep your body in good posture. This means keeping your back straight when standing and sitting.

These coupled with your exercises will result in a stronger and leaner core muscle structure allowing your spine to move in a more natural way.

By building a Golf fitness and exercise plan into your game you will see improvements. Do not expect them to be overnight as with anything they take time and practice as well as patience.

What we have seen so far is what the core of your body is and why it is important not just to a better game of Golf, enabled through a Golf fitness training system but to your health in general.

By incorporating exercises that will develop your core muscles and improve your posture into your Golf fitness training you will develop a better, more powerful Golf swing and drop your handicap. A result that all of us want in our game.

Golf Fitness - Core Training: The Secret Of How It Will Improve Your Game

STRETCHING FOR GOOD GOLF

STRETCHING FOR GOOD GOLF

The importance of stretching for your golf game cannot be
stressed enough. Because a good golf swing requires that your body
be in a relaxed, tension-free state, you will want to release some of
that tension before you ever pick up a golf club.

The good news is that these stretching exercises are easy and
only take a few minutes. That means you can effectively stretch right
before you start your round.

For the first exercise, take your driver and place it across your
shoulders. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Wrap your
arms around the club at either end. Bend slightly back stretching your
back muscles. Bend side to side so that you loosen up your side
muscles and shoulders. Bend forward to extend your back.

Next, perform a partial squat with your golf club in hand. Stand
with your feet shoulder width apart and place the club in front of you
holding with both hands for balance. Lower your body by bending at
the knees, not the hips, and raise the club at the same time. Raise
back up and repeat ten times. During this whole stretch, you need to
keep your upper body very erect.

This exercise will increase your blood flow and circulation
throughout your body. This is a great total body warm up to allow
your body to make a relaxed, comfortable first swing. It also
increases the range of motion in your hip which encourages a more
synchronized swing from the ground up.

Finally, you can do a standing rotation twist stretch. Hold a golf
club chest high with the grip at shoulder width apart. While keeping
your feet and hips fairly stable, rotate the club to the right and the
left. Try to breathe out on every turn to release tension. Repeat each
side ten times.

By doing this stretch, you will be preparing specific muscles of the
trunk to make an aggressive move from the first tee on. This also
prepares proper sequencing of the swing while warming muscles. This
exercise will improve body movements during the swing from the
beginning. This way you will not sacrifice strokes on the first couple of
holes.
STRETCHING FOR GOOD GOLF