We all want more power off the tee, but what can we do to improve driving distance? Is it technique or something more? According to a recent study, amateur golfers significantly increased their driving distances after just eight weeks of strength training and conditioning. We would all like to drive like Luke Donald or Rory… Continue reading More Power Off The Tee
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How To Get The Most From Your Flexibility Program
6 Principles to Follow 1. The first principle of stretching safely is to always stretch within your comfort zone. In other words, never stretch to the point of pain. Although a mild muscle tension may be desirable, discomfort has no part in a sensible stretching program. 2. The second principle for stretching safely is to… Continue reading How To Get The Most From Your Flexibility Program
Top Tips To Promote Optimal Flexibility
When it comes to the “Big Three” of exercise: cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. it`s pretty clear which one can get overlooked. After all, while we prize cardiovascular and strength training for their role in helping us lose weight, build muscle and get fit, the benefits of flexibility training are less immediately felt. However, as… Continue reading Top Tips To Promote Optimal Flexibility
Increase Your Drive Distance Every Time You Do This Stretch
Drive distance is significantly increased when a golfer is able to create “coil” in their backswing. The degree to which a golfer can separate his shoulder turn from the turn in his hips is called the X factor. For example, if in the backswing you rotate your hips 40º and your shoulders 90º, the difference… Continue reading Increase Your Drive Distance Every Time You Do This Stretch
Key Points For Effective Stretching
Flexibility is one of the simplest elements of fitness to improve. It takes little effort and no specialized equipment. If you perform a few stretching exercises at the end of your workout flexibility training takes up no time at all. Stretching exercises can and should be performed as part of your warm up and cool… Continue reading Key Points For Effective Stretching
Impact Position – Front & Back View
Please click on any of the muscle group descriptions below to view the recommended stretches for the selected muscle(s). IMPACT position – FRONT view Pectoralis Major: Aids in club swing External Oblique: Stabilization. Pulls shoulders towards hips. Rotation Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus: Return from wrist cock Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis: Return from wrist cock Triceps:… Continue reading Impact Position – Front & Back View
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Your journey to improved fitness for golf begins here! Begin by selecting Take Our Quick Tour. This will guide and direct you through the major components of our website.Would you like an evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses relative to golf? Click on Golf Fitness Evaluation. Would you like to monitor your progress overall? Fill… Continue reading Members Home
How To Focus Your Mental Energy In Golf
One mistake that many of us make in sport (and in life!) is that we spend a lot of our time thinking about the past or looking into the future. Occasional glimpses into the rear view mirror of our current situation can give us information that can be helpful. Occasional glimpses into the future can… Continue reading How To Focus Your Mental Energy In Golf
What Is Best To Eat During My Round?
Having enough energy to be able to finish a strong round is important when striving to keep a low score. Eating the right foods before and during your round plays an important part in that strong finish. When we look at nutrition for athletes, we tend to look at the pre-game meal as the most… Continue reading What Is Best To Eat During My Round?
Why Is Flexibility So Important For Golf?
Stretching is performed for the specific purpose of increasing the functional range of motion around the joints affecting the golf swing. Flexibility is a key component for a powerful swing. Limited range of motion contributes to improper mechanics, fatigue, and injury. Without flexibility training, your muscles will shorten over time and so will your swing.… Continue reading Why Is Flexibility So Important For Golf?