Advice on Fitness needed.

[Stuey01]

Why?

Well so far he's been advised to run, skip, swim, cycle, walk, lift kettlebells, do insanity, do yoga and Pilates. And so far not a single soul has asked him any questions about his current fitness levels, exercise history, access to equipment or most importantly his goals.
So what he has now is a load of well meaning but ultimately unhelpful anecdotal bumph.

Frankly I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Criag Stadler, Kevin Stadler, Carl Petterson or Colin Montgomerie yet, that's how these things usually go on here.

You want to know about golf then ask here, you want to know about fitness there are many many better sources out there.

 

[pokerjoke]

Hi guys,

I know this has probably been asked before on the forum so I apologise if it has. Im looking for some advice on getting fit for Golf. Just wanted to see what some of you guys do. Like most people I work Monday-Friday 8am to 6pm, mainly travelling around in a car. Since Ive started this I can start to see a few pounds pile on. Im not over over weight but need to start something soon.

I suppose more than anything its trying to convince myself to get up and do some excercise after I get home, but I make a big mistake I sit down with a cuppa and Im there for the evening. I know that has to change. Im not one for the gym, it seems when I go there after work its 8pm-9pm when Im getting home and my partner is not to happy. So is there any little tips or suggestions you guys do to get 20-30mins of excercise a day. I know for a fact my golf will improve but 18-36 holes at the weekend is not enough excercise for me.

I have been into fitness for 39 years.
I used to run 70 miles a week on roads,country etc and ive never had bad knees or ankles.
The key to running is to start very slowly and build up,get the proper footwear and you should be fine.
The key to any fitness regime is to start slowly and build up gradually.
Get plenty of rest and eat well.
It wont make much difference if your exercising,but eating poorly.

 

[pokerjoke]

With respect, this is the last place I would be asking for fitness advice.

With respect.
Nonsense.
There are some very knowledgeable people on here on loads of different subjects.

 

[One Planer]

Well so far he's been advised to run, skip, swim, cycle, walk, lift kettlebells, do insanity, do yoga and Pilates. And so far not a single soul has asked him any questions about his current fitness levels, exercise history, access to equipment or most importantly his goals.
So what he has now is a load of well meaning but ultimately unhelpful anecdotal bumph.

Frankly I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Criag Stadler, Kevin Stadler, Carl Petterson or Colin Montgomerie yet, that's how these things usually go on here.
You want to know about golf then ask here, you want to know about fitness there are many many better sources out there.

You're quite right, it's normally me that points it out

As a former qualified (... Now lapsed) personal trainer, I can tell you that exercise is not a neccesity to losing weight.

There is a significant difference between fitness and weightloss

At my peak, when working in the fitness industry I was 14st with a body fat percentage of 8%. I could lift and press plenty of weight, coupled with correct diet and H.I.I.T cardio work, I could maintain that level with minimal effort.

Was I fit? Was I heck, I couldn't run for toffee and still can't, and found exercise bike and cross trainers dull, hence the H.I.I.T

As per the OP's fit for golf. Anything that promotes flexability and rotational/core strength will suffice. Yoga, Pilates are good examples previously posted.


If it's weight loss you're after, to use Billy Connolly's analogy - Eat less, move more :thup:

 

[John]

I have been into fitness for 39 years.
I used to run 70 miles a week on roads,country etc and ive never had bad knees or ankles.
The key to running is to start very slowly and build up,get the proper footwear and you should be fine.
The key to any fitness regime is to start slowly and build up gradually.
Get plenty of rest and eat well.
It wont make much difference if your exercising,but eating poorly.

Agree, if you build at a steady pace and give your body time to rest you'll be fine running. I either cycle or use the exercise bike on non-running days along with a couple of actual rest days a week. Trial running is easier on the knees/shins if you have anywhere you can do that too.

But yeah, rest/eating well is as, if not more important that the actual exercise itself.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

If it's weight loss you're after, to use Billy Connolly's analogy - Eat less, move more :thup:

...and probably more important for a lot of us, drink less!

 

[One Planer]

...and probably more important for a lot of us, drink less!

A word not often used these days - Moderation!

 

[Slime]

A word not often used these days - Moderation!

Ooooohhh, the irony .......................... coming from a Moderator :thup:.


Slime.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

A word not often used these days - Moderation!

It's what you need if you want to be a record breaker

 

[standrew]

some key things that helped me lose 3 stone..dont starve and go crazy in a gym. just amend your diet THEN do an exercise you enjoy and can do all the time. for me interval training if i cant get to tennis. tennis benefits the golf for me.

always get max nutrition. you dont have to eat tons of pricey veg and fruit, just eat food high in nutriants and add a dressing if you dont like the taste eg. spinach chickpea curry, kiwi and blueberry fruit salad.

other than that its vital to increase metabolism if required, maintain blood sugar levels and reduce appetite. drinking coffee and eating apples can help this. also i took apple cider vinegar supplements.

 

[nickyj4]

Not knowing what level of fitness you already have its hard to give definitive suggestions. But I would say if you are looking to get fit for golf and lose a bit of weight then you need to do functional training(ie excercises that move your body in a natural way).

I do a lot of tabata training as its gets the metabolic rate running for longer, its basically 20 seconds on 10 off for 8 sets. Choose 6 excercises such as Squats, press ups, lunges, plank, mountain climbers and running on the spot and go as hard as you can manage for 20 seconds rest for 10 seconds and go again, there are loads of Tabata timer apps for your phone. Whole thing only takes about 30mins and can be done in your living room

 

[Doon frae Troon]

And for some deluded souls, waddling around a golf course at a little more than 1mph does not KEEP you fit.

 

[Waitforme]

Running would appear to be a popular option, but I've heard that it's really bad for ankles, knees & hips.
Truth ................ or urban myth?


Slime.

Myth

I've been running something between 20 and 40 miles per week for the last 30 years, in conjunction with cycling around 100 per week. My knees , ankles , legs and belly are in great shape.
Wear running shoes. job done.

It does nothing for my golf though, there are plenty of guys I play with can whip my ass and they've not been able to see their willys for 30 years.

 

[pokerjoke]

Myth

I've been running something between 20 and 40 miles per week for the last 30 years, in conjunction with cycling around 100 per week. My knees , ankles , legs and belly are in great shape.
Wear running shoes. job done.

It does nothing for my golf though, there are plenty of guys I play with can whip my ass and they've not been able to see their willys for 30 years.

Lmao that's what mirrors are for

 

[Khamelion]

You're quite right, it's normally me that points it out

As a former qualified (... Now lapsed) personal trainer, I can tell you that exercise is not a neccesity to losing weight.

There is a significant difference between fitness and weightloss

At my peak, when working in the fitness industry I was 14st with a body fat percentage of 8%. I could lift and press plenty of weight, coupled with correct diet and H.I.I.T cardio work, I could maintain that level with minimal effort.

Was I fit? Was I heck, I couldn't run for toffee and still can't, and found exercise bike and cross trainers dull, hence the H.I.I.T

As per the OP's fit for golf. Anything that promotes flexability and rotational/core strength will suffice. Yoga, Pilates are good examples previously posted.


If it's weight loss you're after, to use Billy Connolly's analogy - Eat less, move more :thup:

I agree with the above 100%, I would say, that, myself, I am fairly strong, I can lift, push pull a reasonable amount, but I cannot run any distance without becoming breathless, strong yes, fit hell no.

But on the flip side about weight loss and fitness, I've got a mate who is 6'4" and weight wise is probably getting close to if not over 30 stone, yet he could do the great north run (13mile) tomorrow, his cardio is fantastic for someone his size, but above all he is healthy in that cholesterol, heart, blood pressure etc... are all perfectly okay.

 

[Chopper007]

Guys thanks for the all the replies, a lot of very good ideas and tips. I think I will set up some tabata training at home, I'll give that a try and see how I get on for a few weeks. Thanks again folks.