Golf exercise benefits are many. Golfers have struggled for
years with their games and have become very frustrated. I can’t
tell you how many times I play with golfers who are about to
quit the game.
To explain golf exercise benefits to a golfer takes a little
convincing, but in a short amount of time they become believers.
There are so many I can’t possible list them all in this
article, but you will be motivated to take this approach.
Some of the main golf exercise benefits are; improved power for
longer drives; dramatically improved stability for better
consistency; a body that moves freer, removing tension from the
swing; more energy for 18 holes; elimination of injuries; weight
loss; improved concentration due to a reduction in fatigue; I
could go on-and-on.
Improved Power For Longer Drives
If your body is weak and inflexible you will not be able to
achieve optimal swing mechanics. Such things as a full shoulder
turn, with minimal hip rotation; creating and retaining torque
(energy) in your core for maximum clubhead spead; proper
sequence of motion with muscles firing at the appropriate time;
being able to swing just a little harder on long par 5’s and
still be in control.
Removing Tension From The Swing
When you improve your flexibility (range of motion specific to
your golf swing) you are able to make a full backswing with no
tension in the supporting muscles of the swing. Like the
shoulders, lower back, upper back (lats), and even the wrists.
It is known in most athletics that less tension equals more
power.
More Energy For 18 Holes
One of the biggest culprits of back nine blow-ups is loss of
energy resulting in poor mental confidence and swing mechanics.
I see this one all the time when I play…golfers who are out of
shape and lack appropriate fuel intake and maintenance. Having
energy for 18 holes builds tremendous confidence and a higher
level of play.
Elimination Of Injuries
Golf injuries are prevalent among all amateur golfers,
especially senior golfers. The golf swing is a damaging movement
on the human body. Swinging a club between 80-100 mph in less
than a second can be traumatic. Golfers who don’t have an
adequate level of golf strength and flexibility are susceptible
to injury every time they swing the club. The lower back usually
takes the brunt of the stress and strain. Then hips, knees,
shoulders and even wrists. A stronger, more flexible golfer will
avoid injuries indefinitely.
Weight Loss
I have worked with over 10,000 golfers via my online golf
performance website and they all fill out an initial golf
fitness profile. Since I review every one of them personally, I
see how many of them have weight loss of 10-30 pounds as a goal.
There are more overweight golfers on the course than fit ones.
This is because golfers have not come to the conclusion the
fitness plays a critical role in golf performance. Exercising
will not only improve lean muscle, but melt fat away. To not
only improve their golf, but lose weight is icing on the cake
for any golfer.
Improved Concentration
How many times have you had a good score going into the back
nine only to have a couple of blow-up holes that ruined your
score? It happens all the time. Why? Because your body fatigues
and your brain doesn’t maintain a high enough level of
concentration. The result is poor club selection; swing
mechanics and diminishing confidence. A fitter golfer will
always have the edge over an out-of-shape one. When the round
progresses and tension creeps in they will prevail every time.
The above are only a few golf exercise benefits…but enough to
hopefully convince you that it’s worth looking into. The golf
swing is now being viewed as a very athletic movement, like
baseball, tennis, etc…and should be approached from a
conditioning emphasis. I hope you now realize the return on
investment from these golf exercise benefits.
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