31 Days to Improving Your Fitness for Better Golf in 2015

 Join me to Kickoff the New Year by Improving your Fitness                 for Better Golf.

Day 13-Plank with Twist 

A few days ago I posted the importance of doing the Side Plank Exercise to improve  core strength.  Today I want to show you how adding rotation into your core exercises can aid your muscles in working better throughout your swing.  Rotational exercises can help improve movement in hip and pelvic area to bend forward and backwards more easily.

Plank with Twist

1. Begin in a push-up position with feet spread shoulder width apart.  Try to engage your core muscles as you keep your neck, spine and legs in one straight line.  Hold for 10 seconds.

2. Slowly push off your right hand and rotate your upper body to the side as you reach your right arm to the sky.  Feel the rotation in your hips. Hold for 10 seconds.

3. Return to the start position and repeat of the opposite side.

4. Do 8 to 10 repetitions on both sides of the body.

To create power and speed in your golf swing, it is important to stretch and strengthen your core muscles or trunk. Your core consists of muscles in your abdominal, back, hips and chest. A strong, flexible core allows you to turn your trunk for a complete range of motion.

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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. 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.