Category: Golf Specific Assessments

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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

Up And Down Body Movement During The Swing

Golfers who have a tendency to straighten the legs during the backswing, yet flex the legs during the downswing show up and down movements. This is more typical of beginners than more advanced golfers. If you display these characteristics in your swing, try the following exercises which will help build more strength and stability in… Continue reading Up And Down Body Movement During The Swing

Excessive Body Fatigue

There are two main reasons why fatigue generally sets in at the end of a round. This includes poor nutrition and/or cardiovascular endurance. Fatigue can be occurring in certain muscles letting you know they need strengthening, but most times it comes back to cardio endurance and food. While cardio doesn’t play a huge role in… Continue reading Excessive Body Fatigue

Inability To Get Much Separation Between Hip And Shoulder Rotation (X-factor)

All golfers are aware of the concept of shoulder versus hip rotation and its role in the golf swing. It is this separation that creates torque or coil at the top of the backswing and which then releases the true power in your swing. There isn’t a golfer alive who doesn’t enjoy this feeling of… Continue reading Inability To Get Much Separation Between Hip And Shoulder Rotation (X-factor)

Aching Lower Back Muscles After Playing A Round Of Golf

An aching lower back usually corresponds with poor stance, posture, tightness or strength in the “core”. If your stance and technique have been eliminated as culprits, it is likely muscular strength, endurance and/or flexibility. Retake the test regarding low back flexibility and abdominal strength. Here are some exercises which can help you reduce fatigue in… Continue reading Aching Lower Back Muscles After Playing A Round Of Golf

Falling Or Leaning Backward After The Shot (Reverse Pivot)

Falling or leaning back is a symptom of a poor transition from backswing to downswing. A poor transition usually occurs when there is inadequate strength or activation of the torso and lower body muscles. Your legs act as stabilizers during your swing and provide balance and support. Another cause is starting the swing with the… Continue reading Falling Or Leaning Backward After The Shot (Reverse Pivot)

Calorie Needs For Activity Levels-Women

Very light: Sitting, little walking, basic daily living activities. Low Activity: Typing, teaching, some walking throughout the day Mod Activity: Walking, jogging, tennis, dance, weight training 1-2 hours (average fitness buff) Heavy Activity:Heavy manual labor, activities like soccer, football or weight training 2 – 4 hours per day Female Calorie Levels Weight Beginning Low Activity… Continue reading Calorie Needs For Activity Levels-Women