Golfing

Although golfing may not seem strenuous, it requires excellent physical and mental fitness to excel, as demonstrated by top professional golfers. A round of golf usually lasts approximately four hours, will wear out muscles involved in performing the powerful golf swing and test your ability to stay mentally focused for the duration of the game. In addition to a general strength training program, golf specific exercises are of prime importance in a training program. A strong core, where all movements originates, forms the basis of driving, chipping, and putting, and is the starting point for strength training. Using a variety of exercises and equipment, including resistance tubing, exercise balls, and medicine balls, will challenge both the major muscle groups and smaller supporting muscles.

Flexibility is a very important component of a golf specific program and simply cannot be emphasized enough. It will allow you to execute a smooth, perfect stroke using your full range of motion, ultimately enabling you to hit the ball further and more accurately. An assessment of your flexibility specific to your stroke will help to determine the best stretching exercises for your personal requirements.

Aerobic fitness is also essential as a training base, and can be achieved using a variety of activities including walking, running, rowing, and hiking. Your trainer will help you determine which activities to include in your weekly exercise regime, based on your preferences to prevent the development of muscle imbalances that can be caused by the unilaterality of this sport.

Contact Equilibrium Fitness today and get your personalized golf specific personal training program to lower your handicap and improve your golf game!