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Give your Mom the gift of golf. If the Moms in your life are golfers or if they have ever expressed an interest in learning to play golf, Cardiogolf is a perfect program for them to learn this wonderful game. It is a fun, fast moving routine set to music. All exercises use moves taken from the golf swing. Players … Read More

This year, I have started the KPJ Golf Fitness Challenge. I have asked people to join me as I do something every day to improve my fitness to play better golf. I always tell my students that it is better to do some movement every day, even if it is just for a few moments, than to wait for the … Read More

Ask Karen Palacios-Jansen, GFM Managing Editor Question: My left arm folds a lot in the backswing, despite doing some stretches, it’s not as straight as I would like it to be. How can I keep my arm straight? Answer: If your tendency is to bend your left arm at the top of the swing, it may be because you are … Read More

When you think about shaping your body for golf, you probably think you need to hit the treadmill or pump some iron. But one of the main key components to golf fitness is flexibility, which lowers stress levels and gives you a long, lean muscles which work best for golf. When you lengthen your muscles, you are able to make … Read More

If you did not already know it, golf not only challenges your physical skills but also your mental fortitude. Not matter what level player you are, golf can stimulate your brain and sharpen your mind.  So after you watch the Masters, get out and play a few holes yourself…   Golf is a game of problem solving. Every round, every … Read More

Use Your Golf Cart to Stretch Warming up and stretching a few minutes before a round of golf can loosen your muscles and joints to swing freer. Try this simple stretch using your golf cart to loosen up your shoulders, low back and hamstrings. Facing your golf cart, hold onto the seat handle or top of cart canopy with both … Read More

For many of you, the golf season will be in full swing within a few weeks. You may be considering starting a golf fitness program to whip you into shape for the upcoming season. Too many older golfers start out doing too much too soon, then get sore or injured, and eventually give up their program. The key to long-term … Read More

Should I Exercise when I’m Sick with a cold or the flu? Deciding whether or not to do workout if you don’t feel well can be a difficult decision. You want to stay in shape, but you don’t want to make yourself more sick either. Here are a few guidelines from the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America to help … Read More

Professional golfers know the importance of athletic development for golf. As a recreational, you may not have the time to train like an elite athlete, but by simply adding a few exercises into your daily routine, you can dramatically improve your game. I have developed a golf fitness system called Cardiogolf.  It is a program to help people develop endurance, strength, … Read More