Exercises for Golfers
"Exercises
for golfers? I'm not running a marathon here and I always rent a golf
cart. Why do I need to exercise for golf?
Have you
ever thought this? I'm actually guilty of it. I see old men
with beer belly's golfing everyday, why should I worry about exercises
for golfers? Well, the truth is, exercise can not only prevent injury,
but it can also improve your golf swing, therefore lowering your golf
score. Now we all want that, right?
I'm a jogger so
I stay pretty fit in general. But I haven't been so
great at stretching and working the muscles that can take a beating on
the course. Your back, neck, shoulders, arms and even your knees are
really put at risk for injury if you're not properly prepared.
(Editor note: I use my SporteeGal Fitness Journal (below) to jot down all my workouts and meals. Its a great way to set goals and stay motivated!)
The
added benefit of golf workouts is that you work muscles that will help
you to have a more controlled, stronger swing (we can't always blame
the clubs for
a bad swing, right?).
You experienced ladies out
there I'm sure can weigh in on the importance of being fit for the
course. No, you don't need to be a bodybuilding, fitness fanatic. But
you do need to give your body a little fitness love before swinging
those clubs.
Below
are links for more information on various exercises for golfers,
including basic stretches, pilates and yoga for golf.
Golf
Stretches
Simple golf stretches can
make a big difference in your game (and how you feel after your game).
They help loosen you up for a better round, and prevent injury and
soreness. Click
here to see pre-game golf stretches.
Yoga for Golf
Yoga
has so many benefits to golfers of any skill level or age. It not only
improves your physical strength and well-being, but can do wonders in
developing mental discipline, which as we know, is required to be a
good golfer.
Read
more about yoga for golf.
Pilates for
Golf
How does Pilates help
your golf game? Flexibility! Flexibility is extremely important in
being a good golfer (and in everyday life). Pilates can make a dramatic
difference in your flexibility, posture and overall well-being with
some simple floor exercises. Click
here to read more about Pilates for golf.
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