The Best of Cardiogolf in 2013

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Flexed knee for more power
Karen Palacios-Jansen
SwingFix Instructor

A great way to generate power in your swing is to use your lower body to create resistance against the turn you’re making with your upper body. Higher-handicapped golfers may have trouble doing that, however, because they lose the flex in their trail knee in the backswing.

In this video segment, SwingFix pro Karen Palacios-Jansen joins Holly Sonders on the School of Golf set and she has some tips to help you maintain the knee flex you need to unlock more power.

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To learn how to do this exercise and other golf-specific exercises take the Cardiogolf 30-Day Challenge.

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The time and effort you spend this winter working on your physical conditioning will have a definite effect on your golf performance, or lack there of it, this spring.

I developed a golf fitness system called Cardiogolf to help people exercise and improve their golf swings at the same time. My program offers a variety of exercises that target golf-specific muscles and joints to build strength and flexibility. Here are a few examples of some exercises that you should be doing this winter.

Click here to see a video on what exercises you should be doing this summer.

1. Rotational Exercises-

The golf swing involves creating rotational motions in almost all joints of the body especially in the torso, hips and shoulders. The ability to generate power in the swing originates in the core. You will want to do a variety of rotational exercises to maintain or improve your ability to rotate in the golf swing. It is important to seek out rotational exercises because this is a movement that we do not typically do during the day.

2. Back Bending Exercises-

We spend most of our days bending forward, whether we are sitting, driving or typing at a computer- we spend most of our day in an unsupportive forward bend. This position can wreak havoc on our backs and posture as well as the golf swing. Bending forward can lead to poor posture, restriction in spinal mobility and limited strength in the upper and lower backs.

Doing back bend exercises can effectively counteract damage done from our hours of bending forward.

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3. Squatting Exercises-

Golf is basically a squat sport. We start in a squat position and we want to maintain that position throughout the swing. The ability to squat effectively can help us generate power in the swing.

Squat exercises are great for a total body workout, they effectively work most of the major muscles groups. Squats are also a versatile exercise. They can be done almost anywhere. Doing squats can also increase joint flexibility and engage the core.

To learn how to do this exercise and other golf-specific exercises take the Cardiogolf 30-Day Challenge.

“Discover a unique and simple program to improve your swing, shape up your body and trim your handicap”

Take the 30-Day Challenge today

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.

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.