A golf fitness system is an "all-inclusive" program that covers the key elements of the physical approach to golf performance. With golf fitness becoming mainstream, it's no surprise more of these golf fitness system packages are popping up. Golf Stretching A golf fitness system should have a complete section on golf stretching. Stretching is the key to improving golf specific ranges of motion to enable a full backswing and follow through with minimal tension or effort. Golf stretching for the older golfer is even more critical. With age comes a rapid decline in flexibility, resulting in poor and inconsistent swing mechanics and an increase in mishits. Golf Strength Golf strength is an area that a golf fitness system should devote heavily on. The majority of golfers are weak in the muscles specific to the golf swing. The main area of emphasis should be core strength and flexibility. A weak or inflexible core will not produce maximum clubhead speed and distance. Coordination Coordination and golf are synonymous. The golf swing is a sequentional movement that requires a high level of coordination and body awareness. Knowing where your body is during the entire swing will give you instant feedback on what may be causing your swing faults. Stability Right along with coordination is stability. Being able to remain stable throughout the swing will allow you to hit the ball on the sweet spot consistently. Excess body movement (unstable) will result in a non efficient golf swing that falls apart under pressure or later in the round. Other Factors A complete golf fitness system should cover all the above and many other factors I won't get in to in this article. Just make sure you incorporate strength, flexibility, stabilization, coordination, body awareness and even golf specific muscular endurance. With all the glut of golf fitness information out there, do some research into the person or company behind the products and make sure they'll personally back their product and/or service. |
