Best of Cardiogolf in 2013-Why Golfers Should do Cardio Exercises

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Aerobic exercise or ‘cardio’, as it is often referred to as, is designed to increase oxygen consumption and improve functioning of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.  The American College of Sports Medicine defines aerobic exercise as “any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature.”

Examples of aerobic exercise are brisk walking, jogging, running, swimming, racquet sports and cross country skiing.  Golf is good exercise, but is not considered aerobic, unless you are walking briskly or running between each shot.  Golfers need to seek out aerobic exercise to help gain the benefits.  Consider adding some aerobic exercise into your daily routine to help not only maintain your weight, but increase your stamina and endurance.

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Cardiogolf is a low impact workout to build strength, flexibility and endurance specific to golf.  Click here to see a Cardiogolf demo…

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▪ Control of body fat: Aerobic exercise in conjunction with strength training and a proper diet will reduce body fat.

▪ Psychological benefits: Exercise improves mood, reduces depression and anxiety.

▪ Keep excess pounds at bay: Combined with a healthy diet, aerobic exercise helps you lose weight — and keep it off.

▪ Increase your stamina: Aerobic exercise may make you tired in the short term. But over the long term, you’ll enjoy increased stamina and reduced fatigue.

▪ Ward off viral illnesses: Aerobic exercise activates your immune system. This leaves you less susceptible to minor viral illnesses, such as colds and flu.

▪ Reduce health risks: Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of many conditions, including obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke and certain types of cancer. Weight-bearing aerobic exercises, such as walking, reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

▪ Manage chronic conditions: Aerobic exercise helps lower high blood pressure and control blood sugar. If you’ve had a heart attack, aerobic exercise helps prevent subsequent attacks.

▪ Strengthen your heart: A stronger heart doesn’t need to beat as fast. A stronger heart also pumps blood more efficiently, which improves blood flow to all parts of your body.

▪ Keep your arteries clear: Aerobic exercise boosts your high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good,” cholesterol and lowers your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad,” cholesterol. The potential result? Less buildup of plaques in your arteries.

▪ Boost your mood: Aerobic exercise can ease the gloominess of depression, reduce the tension associated with anxiety and promote relaxation.

▪ Stay active and independent as you get older: Aerobic exercise keeps your muscles strong, which can help you maintain mobility as you get older. Aerobic exercise also keeps your mind sharp. At least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three days a week seems to reduce cognitive decline in older adults.

▪ Live longer: People who participate in regular aerobic exercise appear to live longer than those who don’t exercise regularly.

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Cardiogolf: Fitness Workout to Increase Distance and Consistency

Cardiogolf is a golf specific workout designed by LPGA Teacher of the Year Karen Palacios-Jansen. Participants learn exercises to promote better swing mechanics, flexibility, strength and balance throughout the golf swing. The routine is a combination of swing drills and golf specific exercises. Cardiogolf accommodates every golfer regardless of gender, age and skill level or fitness level. All you need is a 4 x 4 sq ft space to do the golf swing exercises- which you can use a soccer ball or tennis racquet to simulate the golf swing if you don’t have enough space.

 

To learn how to do this exercise and other golf-specific exercises take the Cardiogolf 30-Day Challenge.

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The time and effort you spend this winter working on your physical conditioning will have a definite effect on your golf performance, or lack there of it, this spring.

I developed a golf fitness system called Cardiogolf to help people exercise and improve their golf swings at the same time. My program offers a variety of exercises that target golf-specific muscles and joints to build strength and flexibility. Here are a few examples of some exercises that you should be doing this winter.

Click here to see a video on what exercises you should be doing this summer. 

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1.     Rotational Exercises-

The golf swing involves creating rotational motions in almost all joints of the body especially in the torso, hips and shoulders.  The ability to generate power in the swing originates in the core.  You will want to do a variety of rotational exercises to maintain or improve your ability to rotate in the golf swing.  It is important to seek out rotational exercises because this is a movement that we do not typically do during the day.

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2.     Back Bending Exercises-

We spend most of our days bending forward, whether we are sitting, driving or typing at a computer- we spend most of our day in an unsupportive forward bend.   This position can wreak havoc on our backs and posture as well as the golf swing.  Bending forward can lead to poor posture, restriction in spinal mobility and limited strength in the upper and lower backs.

Doing back bend exercises can effectively counteract damage done from our hours of bending forward.

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3.     Squatting Exercises-

Golf is basically a squat sport.  We start in a squat position and we want to maintain that position throughout the swing.  The ability to squat effectively can help us generate power in the swing.

Squat exercises are great for a total body workout, they effectively work most of the major muscles groups.  Squats are also a versatile exercise. They can be done almost anywhere.  Doing squats can also increase joint flexibility and engage the core.

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To learn how to do this exercise and other golf-specific exercises take the Cardiogolf 30-Day Challenge.
 

“Discover a unique and simple program to improve your swing, shape up your body and trim your handicap”

What Is Cardiogolf?

Take the 30-Day Challenge today

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LPGA Teaching Professional Karen Palacios-Jansen was voted 2008 LPGA National and Southeast Section Teacher of the Year. Voted by Golf Digest Magazine as one of America’s “Top 50 Female Instructors” for 11 straight years, Karen has her own golf events company-Swing Blade Enterprises, as well as being a certified personal trainer. Her golf-specific fitness system called Cardiogolf is available on DVD and online. Karen lives in North Carolina with her husband Dan Jansen. Over the years she has helped thousands of golfers improve their golf games. For more information-visit http://www.kpjgolf.com.

Disclaimer-This program is not intended for the treatment or prevention of disease, nor as a substitute for medical treatment. Any participant should not attempt any exercises mentioned herein, without reviewing and consenting with their doctor or health professional.  Karen Palacios-Jansen, Cardiogolf and KPJgolf.com are neither responsible, nor liable for any harm or injury resulting from these exercises or the use of the Cardiogolf program described herein.
 
 
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