Golf Fitness

Tiger Woods sits on top the World Golf Rankings for many reasons. Equal to his extraordinary skill levels he has the build of an athlete that would encompass any top class sporting event.

For the young player, athleticism in competitive golf is essential if you are going to compete. There are a number of reasons for this: -

• Muscular efficiency increases power.
• Muscular efficiency allows the player to engage muscular interaction at the correct time to establish the most effective kinetic sequence (timing).
• Muscular endurance increases the ability to practice your skills for longer periods with out loosing control or form
• Muscular balance allows the golfer to maintain accuracy in movement at high speed.
• Muscular balance allows full control over the club even at slow speeds
• Muscular flexibility allows the player to complete movement range with out injury
• Maintaining joint range allows freedom of movement
• In general GOLF FITNESS allows the player to maintain mobility and stability with in the limited range of the golf stance.

Junior Players

Controlling the body movements is not easy for young golfers, as during the schooling few children have the opportunity to develop their centre body control (core). Playing the Playstation or Wii are now well embedded hobbies of the young, however there is great enjoyment to be had on the golf course (see Benefits of Playing) along with the athletic development that golf can bring.

Simple core stability and balance skills are ideal for all ages which will enhance the young a person’s ability to learn not just golf but a host of other activities.

For the older enthusiastic junior, fitness, thanks to Tiger, is a priority. Body balance is essential for your gym work to enhance your golf. Golf specific training is crucial to maintain muscle length and joint range for increased power and control while maintaining technique.

Adults

With the hectic life most adults lead, leisure and fitness play a hugely important role in maintaining healthy living. Golf and golf fitness fits beautifully into any well being program that will not only improve your golf skills and performance, but will enhance your daily life style.

 

Office and vehicle bound occupations continually promote poor body posture which, inevitably follows into your golf action. Realigning you skeletal position takes a body mechanical advantage allowing easier movement and coordination.

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