| Talent has very little to do with being the best | | | | lower back in proper shape. This guarantees that |
| golfer in your club. Becoming a champion golfer all | | | | you won't suffer from joint pains when you bend |
| boils down to practice and determination. Of | | | | for the shot or flex for the swing. |
| course, routine golf exercises ensure that you are | | | | Some Exercises to Try Out |
| in perfect physical shape to perform your swings, | | | | The basic golf stretch is one of the most |
| add power to your shots, and more. Most who | | | | common exercises performed by avid golfers. Do |
| indulge in this sport tend to make do with what | | | | it with low-weight high-rep exercises to improve |
| they have, allowing no room for improvement | | | | your core. Keep in mind, however, that being too |
| and eventually ruining the experience. | | | | relaxed with your training will not get you |
| Reason For The Exercise | | | | anywhere. It's best if you build up your |
| One of the most important components of golf is | | | | determination and drive first so you find yourself |
| muscle power. Unlike other sports, where speed | | | | actively seeing through the entire golfing |
| and balance are important aspects, golf requires | | | | experience until the very end. |
| you to have enough strength on your arms to | | | | There are three basic areas targeted by golf |
| add power to your swing for the duration of the | | | | exercises -- your swing, your muscle stamina, and |
| game. It wouldn’t do you any good to go all | | | | your core. Each has its own specific elements that |
| out at the beginning only to get tired after a few | | | | require development. For example, your swing can |
| holes. | | | | be improved with an exercise called a lunge twist. |
| Aside from muscle stamina, golf exercises also | | | | Cardiovascular and stretching improves your core, |
| aim to increase your flexibility and tolerance for | | | | muscle stamina, and flexibility. |
| motion. Doing backswings with a stiff body will not | | | | If all these activities sound like a chore, keep in |
| give you enough power for a good shot. Imagine | | | | mind that you don’t have to do these |
| yourself as a spring -- the more power you give | | | | exercises everyday. At least 3 times a week |
| out, the more you wind yourself in. | | | | should be enough to get you going and pumped |
| Another reason why you need proper golf training | | | | up. Start with small exercises that fit your initial |
| exercise is to improve your lower back. Despite | | | | endurance level and then improve and add more |
| the need to be flexible and improve muscle | | | | as you go along. |
| strength and stamina, it is necessary to get your | | | | |