The winter is a good time for getting stronger and more flexible before the golf season starts. This time of year is also good for planning meals and collecting recipes for fast and healthy dishes that don’t take too much time so that you can eat healthy when you play a lot of golf. What you eat now, can affect … Read More
Cardiogolf Chipping Boot Camp
Every week I present a boot camp style workout specific to golf. Add these exercises into your daily fitness regime to improve strength, flexibility, endurance and balance specific to golf. Be sure to warm up before you do this or any other workout. Click here to see my golf-specific pre-round warm up routine. Finish your workout with a few post-round … Read More
Help for Golfers with the “Winter Blues”
If you have been feeling blue the last couple of weeks you may have what is called Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as the “winter blues”. SAD is a mood disorder in which people who have normal mental health experience depressive symptoms in the winter or during certain times of year. Do you have the winter golf blues? For golfers, the winter … Read More
What is Aerobic Exercise and Why Should Golfers do it
Aerobic exercise or ‘cardio’, as it is often referred to as, is designed to increase oxygen consumption and improve functioning of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The American College of Sports Medicine defines aerobic exercise as “any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature.” Examples of aerobic exercise are brisk walking, jogging, running, swimming, racquet sports … Read More
Grip Analysis
Free Grip Analysis…The first 5 people to send Karen a picture of their grip, will receive a free analysis. Send pictures/videos or questions toKPJ@swingbladegolf.com. Get a Grip Your hands are your only connection to the golf club. Your grip directly determines the shape, the height and length of your shot, so it had better be correct before you hit your … Read More
Off-Season Short Game Boot Camp
If your scores did not improve last season, then maybe it is time to step up the practice around the greens this year. Here are some tips and drills to help you improve your short game. The short game does not typically require power associated with tee shots, but rather skill to control the distance the ball rolls on the … Read More
Should I Exercise when I’m Sick with a cold or the flu?
Deciding whether or not to do workout if you don’t feel well can be a difficult decision. You want to stay in shape, but you don’t want to make yourself more sick either. Here are a few guidelines from the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America to help you make the decision of whether or not to work out. First, … Read More
Don’t Limit the Power in Your Swing
Is Your Lack of Torso Rotation Limiting the Power in Your Golf Swing? One of the most common swing faults among higher handicappers and even some low handicappers is lack of rotation in the torso during golf swing. Many golfers end up just lifting or just swinging their arms. Compared to professional golfers that have massive torso and shoulder turns. … Read More
On-Course Nutrition Resolutions
On-Course Nutrition Resolutions:Back to Basics 1. Say No to Soda on the Golf Course- Soda is loaded with sugar and calories and totally devoid of nutrients. The caffeine in soda can actually dehydrate you leading to headaches, lose of focus and fatigue. Try to drink water instead of soda during your round. Add a slice of lime or orange to … Read More
EWGA 30-Day Cardiogolf Fitness Challenge
Attention EWGA Members Join the 30-Day Cardiogolf Fitness Challenge Get Fit for Golf. Get Fit for Life! Make 2013 your best year ever for Golf! Join the EWGA 30-Day Cardiogolf Fitness Challenge with LPGA Teaching Professional and Golf Fitness Specialist Karen Palacios-Jansen Today! How it works- * Sign up for 30-Day Challenge by emailing Karen at KPJ@swingbladegolf.com. * Join Karen for a live teleconference … Read More