A Golf Fitness Program
Does the average golfer need to worry about fitness? How fit do you need to be to play golf?
Surely being fit does not make you a better player. Have a look at some of the professionals ……. some of the unfit ones can hit the ball out of sight.
If you want to hit the ball further, and play golf free of pain, following a strength training program could be worth considering. Most players would be happy to add 30-50 yards to their drives, and without doubt, all golfers would love to finish a round of golf feeling good, and without aches and pains.
Yet very few golfers consider it important to condition themselves physically. And if they do consider it, it is not something that has a very high priority for them. Most would consider spending more time on the practice fairway more important than spending time on a golf fitness program.
Perhaps the old myth still persists.” That all forms strength training will result in bulky, tight muscles with limited range of movement”. Well that is not true. It takes a very specific type of weight training to bulk up – something that is not needed in golf.
Or maybe it’s because physical make-up never relates to a person’s handicap. Golf is played by such a wide range of people. Golfers range from 8 years old to 80, overweight, thin, tall, short, fit and unfit, and they all compete on a level playing field. Yet with the right conditioning program every one of those players would improve their game.
If you’re new to the game, following a golf strength training program will give you a solid and well-balanced base on which to build the fundamentals of a good swing. For the seasoned low-handicappers, strength conditioning can certainly give you a significant competitive edge and lower your handicap still further.
If you are still young – start a golf strength training program now and you can build a healthy, balanced body that stays free of back pain, and other strains. And for the more senior players – it’s never too late to redress the physical imbalances that have occurred through years of playing.
Not only will a golf fitness program improve your golf, it will also have a positive effect on your overall fitness and health.
