Fit for golf

[G_Mulligan]

Does anybody really try and work on their physical fitness as a way of improving your golf game? I have been using some exercise wheels to improve my core strength and also 30 minutes of stretching exercises. Couple that with a healthy diet I have dropped 2 1/2 stone and feel fantastic.

I played on Tuesday night for the first time in three weeks and I could not believe the difference. I am a big guy but do not hit the ball a long way but after the first few holes hitting a few nice shots I realized my usual swing was totally within myself. On the long par 4 5th into the wind I thought I would open it up and have a real swing at the ball and it went like a bullet 220 up the middle with a 3 wood. It was not so much the result but the feeling of power I had through the hitting area and the stability at the top of the swing.

I cant wait to get to the range and get this new feeling ingrained.

 

[jammag]

I would say 95% or more on here probably dont really do a workout designed to improve their golf game. How ever as we all know the pros will do a lot of work in the gym to aid their bodies whether it be core strength or good leg muscles.

I have just started doing some work outs in hoping it will improve my game and I noticed when I swung the club it felt so much easier and as you said within yourself, how ever it had mucked up my swing path a little bit so I need to get the balance right between work outs and actual golf practice.

 

[mickh68]

I do try to workout regulary & believe a good core strength will help your swing.
http://www.golfdigest.com/golf/fitness this is good site for golf fitness & if your on twitter this guy is good to follow @RonKaspriske .

 

[Mightymoose]

I would say 95% or more on here probably dont really do a workout designed to improve their golf game.

99% on here won't even read this post!

 

[stevek1969]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nq8QDEoFMw

Try this one,i've posted it before its one i use myself.

 

[jammag]

I would say 95% or more on here probably dont really do a workout designed to improve their golf game.

99% on here won't even read this post!

haha, aint we full of stats today, im sure someone will be along soon to tell us % of fairways hit and gir to really add to the day.

 

[GB72]

I would say 95% or more on here probably dont really do a workout designed to improve their golf game.

99% on here won't even read this post!

haha, aint we full of stats today, im sure someone will be along soon to tell us % of fairways hit and gir to really add to the day.

Nope but I can give you the percentage of rounds interupted after the 10th for a quick sausage and bacon roll.

 

[jammag]

I would say 95% or more on here probably dont really do a workout designed to improve their golf game.

99% on here won't even read this post!

haha, aint we full of stats today, im sure someone will be along soon to tell us % of fairways hit and gir to really add to the day.

Nope but I can give you the percentage of rounds interupted after the 10th for a quick sausage and bacon roll.

may we please have a stat of sauce to bacon?

 

[Aztecs27]

Sorry, what did you say? I couldn't hear you over the crunching of the Cadbury Bournville biscuits I'm eating.

 

[19thagain]

Ours is a wee dram (Rusty Nail) at the fourth tee, coffee at the tenth and another wee dram at the 15th.. now that beats exercise into a cocked hat!

The down side? The 350 yard drive up the last is really 215 yards and the last putt is no longer 'Well done Old Boy!' but has now become 'F....g Magic!' - the boys on the first tee don't seem too happy with the chorus of "Easy ,Easy" as we count up the scorecards and the 'high fives' for breaking 105 is definately not appreciated!

The only press ups occur when old Harry gets excited with his 99 and gets too carried away and does a solo high five, we were still counting at the time, and he lands, face first, on the 18th green! (Think of Norman Wisdom) He then has to do a wee press up so that we can get hands under him to ease him to his feet.

Exit the course one happy four ball.

 

[LS14]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nq8QDEoFMw

Try this one,i've posted it before its one i use myself.

Assuming that the weights are in lbs, bench pressing 50+ kg on an exercise ball is no mean feat. Vijay's core muscles must be pretty strong for him to do that at 47/48 (give or take when that was actually filmed, just going by the upload date).

 

[Marko77]

Watching the Evian Masters on SS2 - some of those ladies are fit

 

[surefire]

I think its one of the most overlooked parts of golf, especially so if you take the game seriously in any way.

If you play for fun, I can see why people wouldn't bother, as it wouldn't be fun for most people, although I find working out in itself pretty fun.

I also think its an area where there is a huge lack of information. There are many misconceptions and lots of bad advice thrown about, just because people don't have a thorough understanding of things.

Also, as a generalisation, most people would do better building up a good base of general strength and mobility, before focusing on specialist exercises just for golf.

 

[ianb]

As with any sport being fit is a bonus. Indeed as it is in life in general. Keeps the body toned the right muscles strong which help with better posture and less injury to name but two advantages.

There is plenty of help with golf fitness but the main muscle groups are the core and leg muscles.

Consult a proper golf fitness instructor for the exact exercises to do and the amount of exercise you need before you start a fitness program. The pros use them so why not us amateurs?