Play Better When You're Fit for Golf

Golf Fitness Exercises: You'll Play Better When You're Fit for Golf for Duffers
by Wayne Hudler

You find yourself on the back nine in the middle of a great round. But fatigue has gotten the better of you and now your shots are not flying like they were earlier. You're about to ruin that great round. Don't let fatigue beat you on the golf course. Discover how easy it is to get fit for golf at home.

You are an avid golfer. Some in your family would even say you are obsessed.

You own the best custom fitted equipment. If there is golf gadget, you have it. You even have a Callaway wrist watch. Your family gives you golf store gift cards for birthdays and other gift giving occasions. You are a golfer.

But what about the most crucial element of your golf game, your body? Are you in shape for golf?

All of that fine equipment will do you no good if you are not healthy enough to use it properly for the entire round.

It does not matter what level of golfer you are, beginner to pro, you need to be physically fit to play well.

Golfers are particularly susceptible to injuries of the shoulders, hips and lower back. I have seen golf injuries of the hands, elbows and knees also. If you play golf long enough you will most likely experience a golf related injury. Your golf workout program may keep you from this fate or at the very least keep the injury from becoming serious.

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You need to be sure you are physically ready when you head out to the golf course.

Don't bite off more than you can chew. By that I mean to pace your self throughout the round. Take a minute to rest and relax between shots or after a climb up a hill. If nine holes are all you can handle then leave it at that until you can get fit for golf.

So, how should you go about getting in better shape to play better golf? Should you find a golf workout program or would a simple golf stretching program work better for you? Both would be ideal.

Think about the main muscle groups used during a round of golf and the repetitive actions used in the golf swing. These areas need the most attention.

Dooley's golf fitness recommendations

Begin with cardio exercises to build stamina and endurance. You already know that there is a lot of walking during a round even if you use a cart.

A good start to a golf fitness program would be to walk daily either on the treadmill or outdoors. Work yourself up to five miles a day. That is about how far you would walk if you walked the entire golf course.

Next you will want to consider some amount of strength training. This will help to guard against injuries like muscle pulls and strains as well as the lower back. It will also enhance your ability to swing the club properly.

We suggest you focus your strength training around your core. Your core muscles help with balance and stability throughout the golf swing. The chest and abs are of particular benefit as you rotate the club in your swing. Work also on the legs, arms and shoulders. You will find that working on every muscle group in the body will help improve your golf game.

Dooley's golf fitness recommendations

Finally, you'll need to consider adding stretching program to your golf fitness routine to enhance your flexibility.

Improved flexibility will show up in your game with longer drives and reduced post-round soreness.

A few golf stretches prior to your round and even after your round will help warm you up for a better swing from the start and cool you down properly at the end. This will help to reduce the chance for injury as well.

Invest the time now in a quality golf fitness program and reap the rewards for the rest of your life. Not just in golf but for your overall well being as well.

Dooley's golf fitness recommendations

Find the help you need to get fit for golf here: Dooley's golf fitness recommendations

Wayne Hudler is an avid golfer of over 30 years and golf writer. He has been recognized as an expert by the leading online article directory.

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