As we age, our bodies don’t start up as quickly. It may take 5 or 6 holes to get warmed up before you feel comfortable with your swing and by that time, your score may already be ruined. You may tire around holes 14 or 15 and end up liming into the clubhouse. But age doesn’t have to affect your game. We can increase muscle strength, gain endurance, preserve bone density and improve balance to prevent our games from deteriorating at any age. It all starts with improving fitness.
Is Your Age Affecting Your Swing?
Keys to Golf Fitness-
Flexibility and Balance:
As we age, we loose flexibility and balance, but these are things that can be maintained and even improved.
Strength + Flexibility = Distance
Strength and endurance training can help prevent the loss of muscle mass that normally accompanies the aging process.
Why Golfers Should Be Doing Core Strengthening Exercises
Swing Technique:
As we age, we tend to lose coordination, so it is important to keep our skills sharp. Taking lessons to correct a swing fault or adding a practice session for our short game can help keep our games sharp.
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As an LPGA Teaching Professional, certified personal trainer and creator of Cardiogolf-Get Fit for Golf Fitness Program, I come across massive amounts of information about golf and golf fitness. In my blog, I share useful information about all things related to golf and golf fitness including tips on strength, flexibility and endurance, mental strategies, nutrition, swing tips and advice and injury prevention. It doesn’t matter what level player you are, there are always things to learn about the game.
I have been playing golf for more than 30 years and I have been teaching for 17 years and I am still am amazed that I come across new tips and exercises all the time. I am always trying to learn something new to improve my game, so hopefully I can help you improve your game as well. Please feel free to share with me your thoughts, comments and questions. It is never too late to Shape Up Your Swing and Trim Your Score. For more information visit KPJgolf.com.
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