When I was kid in the 80’s, my junior high participated in the Presidential Physical Fitness Award program where we were required to go through a battery of physical fitness tests. Sort of a way to recognize which kids were going to be athletes or not.  That test always stayed with me and may have been the catalyst to propel … Read More
Join the Golf and Health Movement
Playing golf is a great way to spend the day with friends and family enjoying friendly competition and nature.  But did you also know that playing golf can help you stay young and healthy? Twenty years ago, the words “golf and fitness” might have never been used in the same sentence especially when the majority of golfers were beer-bellied guys … Read More
Fuel Your Round
You burn a tremendous amount of calories during a round of golf, so to keep your energy level up for the entire 18 holes, you need to fuel your body. Â It is important to make the right food choices to sustain your energy, but also to avoid weight gain. Â It is easy to grab the first snack or drink on … Read More
Fitness at the Ryder Cup
As we watched the Ryder Cup this weekend, it was  easy to marvel at the amazing power and distance all the players possessed.  Most, if not all, drove the ball over 300 yards. This can be attributed to not only  great talent and superior swing technique, but also to impressive physical fitness, not to mention hard work. We, the average … Read More
KPJ Golf Guest on “On the Mark” PGA Radio Podcast
Listen to Karen Palacios-Jansen talk with PGA Radio host Mark Immelman this week about the success of women’s golf in the Olympics and what we can learn from the medalist’s swings and games. Click here to listen to the podcast. About Mark Immelman: Mark Immelman isn’t just the older brother and swing coach of 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman, he’s a … Read More
Sports Medicine injury Factors
Experts in sports medicine note a number of factors that contribute to common golf swing injuries: Overuse and over practice Poor swing mechanics Over-swinging Not warming up the muscles properly Rotational stresses placed on the spine Incorrect grip and set-up Traumatic force to the body resulting from a poorly executed swing
Jim Furyk is the Fittest Golf Pro I Know
Click here to learn about the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation. Congratulations to PGA Tour Player Jim Furyk for shooting 58, breaking his own record and making history Sunday in the final round of the Travelers Championship. Furyk’s round included 10 birdies and an eagle. Â The birdie at hole 12 was Furyk’s seventh in a row. Â He birdied 16 to … Read More
New Cardiogolf Health and Wellness Program Coming Soon to KPJgolf
Whether you are a beginner or an avid golfer, our unique Golf Lifestyle Room will take your game to a new level. LPGA Teacher of the Year and Golf Performance Specialist Karen Palacios-Jansen gives you: 69 strategy and technique videos to improve your ball striking, increase clubhead speed and refine your short game. 14 video exercises to improve every aspect … Read More
What Olympic Legend Dan Jansen told Team USA Olympic Golfers
Recently former speed skater Dan Jansen  was invited by the United States Olympic Committee to help introduce Team USA golfers Bubba Watson, Patrick Reed and Matt Kuchar to the Olympic process. Part pep talk, part media training, part shopping spree, Dan spoke to the golfers about how much the Olympics means to him and what the golfers should expect during … Read More
Cardiogolf Class Tuesday and Thursday
Today in Cardiogolf class we used a big exercise ball to work on swing mechanics and get some exercise.