A note from Karen: The challenge is straightforward-simply make 1000 practice swings during the month to improve your swing technique and increase clubhead speed. You don’t need to go to the driving range or golf course, you can simply make practice swings in your garage or living room at home a few minutes a day (just make sure that you … Read More
Cardiogolf 1000 Practice Swing Challenge Days 8, 9 and 10
A note from Karen: The challenge is straightforward-simply make 1000 practice swings during the month of October l to improve your swing technique and increase clubhead speed. You don’t need to go to the driving range or golf course, you can simply make practice swings in your garage or living room at home a few minutes a day (just make … Read More
Cardiogolf 1000 Practice Swing Challenge Day 7
A note from Karen: The challenge is straightforward-simply make 1000 practice swings during the month of April to improve your swing technique and increase clubhead speed.  You don’t need to go to the driving range or golf course, you can simply make practice swings in your garage or living room at home a few minutes a day (just make sure that … Read More
Cardiogolf 1000 Practice Swing Challenge Days 5 and 6
 A note from Karen: The challenge is straightforward-simply make 1000 practice swings during the month of October to improve your swing technique and increase clubhead speed.  You don’t need to go to the driving range or golf course, you can simply make practice swings in your garage or living room at home a few minutes a day (just make sure … Read More
Cardiogolf 1000 Practice Swing Challenge Day 4
A note from Karen: The challenge is straight forward-simply make 1000 practice swings during the month of October to improve your swing technique and increase clubhead speed. Â You don’t need to go to the driving range or golf course, you can simply make practice swings in your garage or living room at home a few minutes a day (just make … Read More
Cardiogolf 1000 Practice Swing Challenge Day 2
A note from Karen: The challenge is straightforward-simply make 1000 practice swings during the month of October to improve your swing technique and increase clubhead speed. Â You don’t need to go to the driving range or golf course, you can simply make practice swings in your garage or living room at home a few minutes a day (just make sure … Read More
Cardiogolf 1000 Practice Swing Challenge Day 1
A note from Karen: The challenge is straightforward-simply make 1000 practice swings during the month of October to improve your swing technique and increase clubhead speed. You don’t need to go to the driving range or golf course, you can simply make practice swings in your garage or living room at home a few minutes a day (just make sure … Read More
What is Cardiogolf?
What is Cardiogolf? Cardiogolf is a golf-specific workout designed by LPGA Teacher of the Year Karen Palacios-Jansen. Using normal gym equipment, participants learn exercises to promote better swing mechanics, flexibility, strength and balance throughout the golf swing. The exercises are set to music which makes this program ideal for a group exercise class. It accommodates every golfer regardless of gender, age and skill … Read More
Pitch it Close
Pitching Essentials A pitch or pitch shot, usually played with a highly lofted club like a pitching or sand wedge, is designed to go a short distance with a high ball flight to land softly on the green. Here are some basic fundamentals to help you become a better short game player. 1. Stance is narrow and open 2. Weight … Read More
Cardiogolf Tip of the Day-Doing Planks to Start Your Swing Off the Right Way
I read that Arnold Palmer said that he believed that the takeaway is the most crucial part of of the entire golf swing. Â I agree, if your takeaway is on target, then the rest of your swing will come together on its own. A true one-piece takeaway is when the club, the arms, the shoulders and torso all move together … Read More