Golf is for Lovers

KarenGolf Fitness, Misc

When most people think of golf, they usually don’t think of love or marriage, but I do.  I met my husband for the first time on a golf course and we have been blissfuly married and playing golf for over 11 year nows. Golf always has been and will always be a big part of our lives. To make a … Read More

Cardiogolf Can Boost Your Fitness

KarenCardiogolf Daily Dose, Golf Fitness

We are already into February and I know many of you are having a hard time keeping up your New Year Fitness Resolutions.  If you don’t enjoy your workouts, then you are probably bored.  If you are doing the same routine everyday, then maybe you should mix it up.  Cardiogolf is a great way to get some well needed exercise … Read More

Cardiogolf Workout for Heart Health

KarenGolf Fitness, Misc

American Heart Month The American Heart Association (http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/) has declared this month-American Heart Month to battle cardiovascular disease and educate Americans on what we can do to live heart-healthy lives. Heart disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. You are at higher risk of heart disease if you are: • A … Read More

Cardiogolf Pre-Round Warmup Routine

KarenCardiogolf Daily Dose, Golf Fitness

Thanks to LPGA T and CP Teaching Professional and legendary coach Sally Austin for inviting me to Chapel Hill Country Club to demonstrate my Cardiogolf program to the ladies golf association.  I spent the day showing the group golf-specific exercises they can do to improve their movement and swings. For many of my readers, you are already familiar with my … Read More

Cardiogolf- 50 Rep Core Workout

KarenGolf Fitness, Misc

Okay, you know you need to exercise for better health, so why not work on your golf swing at the same?  Do this Cardiogolf Core Workout to help improve your trunk rotation and clubhead speed. Cardiogolf – 50 Rep Core Workout Time: 10 to 15 minutes Intensity: Moderate to Intense Frequency: 2 to 3 times a week Do each exercise … Read More

Back from Mid-Winter Break

KarenGolf Fitness, Misc

Hi, I am back from my family vacation and the PGA Merchandise Show and ready to get back to work.  Check out some of the courses we played in Mexico. Back soon with some golf tips and golf-specific exercises. Guadalajara CC-Home of LPGA Lorena Ochoa Invitational         El Rio CC – Jack Nicklaus Design

Cardiogolf Mid-Winter Break

KarenGolf Fitness, Misc

A Note From Karen: Next week I will be taking a golf vacation with my family in Mexico, so I am posting a few workout videos today for you to view this week.  Thanks for your support, talk to you next week. A lot of people ask me how they should work out for golf.  Check out this post to … Read More

Optimize Your Game with Cardiogolf

KarenGolf Fitness, Misc

KPJ Golf Tips I have been getting quite a few emails from people wanting to know what to do in the winter to practice their games. Here are a few things you can work on even indoors. 1. Posture is actually perhaps the most crucial component of golf conditioning. It’s not the most glamorous, but it is so important that it merits constant … Read More

Energize Your Game with Cardiogolf

KarenGolf Fitness, Misc

Several years ago, researchers at the Centenela Hospital Biomechanics Lab in California studied the golf swing and concluded the following: 1. Golf is played with both sides of the body.  You want to train the muscles in the right and left sides of the body equally. 2. The lower body initiates the downswing.  The faster your rotate your core through … Read More

Vitalize Your Game with Cardiogolf

KarenGolf Fitness, Misc

The golf swing is considered a total-body athletic motion.  You end up using almost every single muscle, joint and ligament in your body to make a good golf swing with speed and power.  So you want to train and develop these muscles, joints and ligaments specific to the golf swing.  You see when you do functional exercises that use “your … Read More