Here is a fun and entertaining video that Rory McIlroy did with the Bryan brothers, famous for their trick shots. Try this the next time you go out to play or practice.
Anti-Slice Set-Up
The slice shot (when the ball curves left to right for a right-handed golfer) in golf is one of the most common swing ailments. The slice most commonly occurs when the clubface is open relative to the swing path and/or when the swing follows an “out to in” or “over the top” swing path. The distribution of your weight at … Read More
Get Mentally Tough Through Exercise
Your ability to handle pressure on the golf course can determine the outcome of your score and enjoyment of the game. If you shake over a 2-foot putt or have anxiety when you see a water hazard, you may want to bump up your workout routine. According to studies, exercise may enhance mental toughness. How an individual handles stressful situations … Read More
Aerification: A Necessary Evil for Golf Courses
Just when the golf course gets green and lush after the long winter, it seems like the golf course superintendent purposely messes them up by punching holes and throwing sand all over them. Golf course maintenance can be frustrating for golfers. Core aeration (also know as aerification, aerating or aerifying) is a maintenance practice that promotes healthy turf growth, … Read More
Karen Palacios-Jansen contributes this month to Women’s Golf
LPGA Teaching Professional Karen Palacios-Jansen contributes this month to Women’s Golf, the premier women’s golf website for all things related to the game of golf. Women’s Golf was launched online in December 2014 and has quickly established a reputation as a great resource for LPGA, Symetra, and LET news and tips/instruction for golfers of all standards. Click here to read Karen’s article on her “Three Keys to … Read More
What is Aerobic Exercise and Why Should Golfers Be Doing It
Aerobics- Aerobic exercise also known as “cardio”- is when oxygenated blood is pumped by the heart to muscles in the body. The term aerobic actually means “with oxygen,” which means that breathing controls the amount of oxygen that can make it to the muscles to help them burn fuel and move. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone reach a … Read More
Daily Dose of Cardiogolf-Chest Stretch
Today’s Daily Dose of Cardiogolf Stay tuned for Your Daily Dose of Cardiogolf to Power Your Swing! You know you need to exercise for better health, so why not work on your golf swing at the same time? Simply adding a few golf-specific exercises into your daily routine can help you improve golf game. Today’s Daily Dose of Cardiogolf Tight … Read More
Today’s Daily Dose of Cardiogolf-Train Your Hamstrings, Glutes and Back Muscles for a More Powerful Swing
Stay tuned for Your Daily Dose of Cardiogolf to Power Your Swing! You know you need to exercise for better health, so why not work on your golf swing at the same time? Simply adding a few golf-specific exercises into your daily routine can help you improve golf game. Today’s Daily Dose of Cardiogolf Hip Extensions on a Ball Hip … Read More
Learn to Coil and Uncoil
Stay tuned for Your Daily Dose of Cardiogolf to Power Your Swing! You know you need to exercise for better health, so why not work on your golf swing at the same time? Simply adding a few golf-specific exercises into your daily routine can help you improve golf game. Today’s Cardiogolf Daily Dose Learn to Coil and Uncoil If you … Read More
Off-Season Golf Fitness-Keep Your Elbows Together
OFF-SEASON TRAINING How to Train for Golf To maximize your golf performance, the golf athlete needs to do a variety of different exercises and workouts to build and fitness. There are seven physical performance factors that are crucial to every golf-conditioning program: posture, balance, mobility, stability, power, coordination, and endurance. The ideal way to train for golf is using a … Read More