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Golf Exercises - Improving Fitness for Power and Consistency

By Golf2Win | June 14, 2009

Perhaps one of the biggest changes in the golf world today is the increased emphasis on fitness for golf. Tour professionals and amateurs alike are practicing regular fitness routines specifically targeted for golf. The results are more powerful and stable golf swings. Needless to say, the scores are going lower.

The golf swing is a very complex movement, requiring much from the body. Only if the body is flexible and strengthened, can one expect consistent and powerful golf swings. Mo matter what your current physical condition or your handicap, your golf game can benefit by regular exercise targeted with the golf swing in mind.

Top touring pros all use functional exercises which mimic the actual demands of the golf swing. The goal of functional training will be to challenge the body s neurological system even further by steadily increasing our demands. You ll find exercises in several planes of motion and incorporate stable and unstable environments.

It s important to regularly perform an assessment of your current fitness levels. By identifying weaknesses and strengths, you won t waste valuable workout time. This will allow you to place the emphasis on those movements which will provide you with the greatest opportunity for improvement. Sometimes it seems hard to concentrate on areas of weakness, as it is much easier to perform the exercises where we already have proficiency. The quality of your overall fitness and the improvement in your golf game hinge on how committed you are to working on your weak areas.

Flexibility, stability and power are all improved by exercising for golf. As you begin to develop a regular golf exercise regimen, be sure to concentrate on functional exercise for golf. These exercises include a combination of movements designed to both strengthen the muscles as well as improve neuromuscular coordination. Therefore, when you take your golf swing, the body s already been conditioned to perform in a similar manner. Strength training and stretching exercises will go the distance to improve your game.

Susan Hill is a nationally recognized fitness trainer, CHEK golf biomechanic and sports nutrition specialist. For more information on golf specific nutrition, exercises or stretches, visit http://www.fitnessforgolf.com.

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Golf Swing Series: One Method To Achieve A Grooved Golf Swing

By Golf2Win | June 10, 2009

Break your swing up into several parts. At the address position, your arms and chest form a triangle.

Practice the take away by moving this triangle in one piece without changing any of the angles, which means no wrist movement.

Take your club to waist height and stop there. Practice this over and over again, during the day when you have an odd moment. You do not have to have a club in your hand. Simply adopt the grip position of the hands by holding your left thumb with your right hand. It is essential that you do not use your wrists in the take away.

Next take your swing to the top and look at your hand and arm position. Assume this position by performing your backswing at odd moments.

Next start the down swing by turning your left hip, and then continue the next part of the down swing until you are just behind the ball.

This time with a club, note the squareness or otherwise of the club face.

Next, with a club, start with club head just behind the ball and continue your swing making sure you have firm wrists and that you are hitting with you arms. Continue through to the finish of the follow through, making sure that your right forearm crosses over your left on the way.

Practising during the day as often as you can will result in a grooved swing for you that will happen each time you hit the ball with very little conscious thought or mental input from you.

Bill Maitland is a thinking, inventive golf guru. He thought out and developed simple techniques and tips which enabled him to lower his handicap from 25 to 18, then from 18 to 15, and finally from 15 to 12. He is a passionate golfer, and delights in helping others with their game should they want his help. To learn about his tips and simple techniques, visit ==>Online Golfers Handbook

http://www/onlinegolfershandbook.com

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Golf Tip #6: Open Putting Stance - Against The Grain But Effective

By Golf2Win | June 6, 2009

I know…..I know this is not your typical mainstream tip. Just hear us out on this one. Do you want something that works or do you want something that looks good? And this really does work.

Ever feel like no matter what, you are just never going to be a good putter? Well dont feel so bad, a lot of people feel that way. We have seen so many people putting with a (Square Stance), that we just do not question it. And we say to ourselves. “Well if the Pros do it then so should we.” But if I am not mistaken the “Best Golfer of All-Time” until Tiger passes him putted with an (Open Stance). And if you ask a lot recreational golfers of his era they will tell you they too putted with an (Open Stance) back then. By the way we are referring to Jack.

So lets break down the putting stroke and why we feel it is better to putt with an (Open Stance).

Must Haves In A Putting Stroke

1. Square Shoulders to Line.
2. Eyes over ball.
3. Consistent take back and follow through along the intended path.

Disadvantages to Square Putting Stance

1. Lose sight of the intended path.
2. Does not allow arms to swing down the target line in a free manner.
3. Distances are harder to judge once you have lost contact with the hole visually.

Advantages to Open Putting Stance

1. Better sight line at address and during stroke.
2. Arms swing down the intended path more freely.
3. More comfortable.
4. Easier to judge distance control.
5. The list goes on……..and……on

If you go out and give this a try make sure to still keep your shoulders square. Give it a try and let us know how it works for you.

Adam Beach
Golfideas.com Owner
1.757.898.7344
http://www.golfideas.com
“Clone Or No Clone The Ball Doesn’t Care!!”

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