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Get Fit for Golf!
by Johan van Schalkwyk, PT
 

With golf season fast approaching and in some cases here for the lucky ones heading south on golf vacations, why not get your New Year's resolution into gear and get yourself ready for golf!

Now I know fit for golf sounds like an oxymoron, but the words really do go together if you are serious about improving your game and lowering your handicap.  By increasing your flexibility, strength  and endurance your golf game will take a positive turn  You will hit the ball farther and more consistently, all while avoiding nagging pain and injuries that can prevent you from playing.

There are many exercises that golfers can perform to enhance their performance on the course.  The goal of this article is to wet your appetite and get you motivated to be fit for golf by showing you a few exercises to benefit your game.

 “LOOSEN UP!”  

A great many of us are tight in one or more muscle groups.  Stretching is an integral component of being fit for golf.  By increasing the flexibility in your legs, hips, trunk, shoulders, and arms you will help prevent muscle strains  and aches and pain.  Your body will be able to move with greater ease, thus increasing your turn and potential power.

Check out these
5 GREAT STRETCHES

“Pump Up!”

Yes, that's correct, well sort of- it's time to increase your strength and endurance, not necessarily your bulk.  Building strength will enable you to hit the ball longer with less effort as well as decrease your risk of injury.

We'll begin down low and build up those legs.  Increase strength in your legs and you will increase the power you transfer to the ball.  You will also find it less tiring to walk  the course, or if you ride, easier to get in and out of the cart.  Then we'll make our way up to the shoulders and arms.  Increased strength here will improve the mechanics of your swing and prevent shoulder and elbow injuries commonly associated with golf. 

Try these
7 muscle building moves

You should perform the strengthening exercised 3-4 times a week and you should stretch every other day.  Once you can do this, you are on your way to becoming the one everyone wants in their foursome!

Remember, if you have any medical concerns, please consult  your doctor before beginning any exercise program.

Good Luck and Happy Hitting!!

 

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