Did you know there’s a scientific approach to training for golf? It’s actually a very taxing sport and professionals throughout the world have realised the benefits of strength training for golf:
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Injury Prevention Preventing injuries is the number one priority in golf-specific training. Nothing is more aggravating than not being able to play for a month due to being injured on or off the course.
Throughout a long day of golf, the body is manipulated into hundreds of ballistic twisting and shifting motions, so there’s large potential for injury. The goal in the gym is to replicate these motions, so when they’re performed on the course your muscles and joints are prepared. Epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) is also a common injury. But strength and resistance exercise can help prevent this problem from occurring. -
Flexibility When the body is prepared for golf performance, steps can be taken to enhance it. Through dynamic flexibility training, the range of motion of the mid-section, shoulders and hips can be amplified. This increase in flexibility lengthens your back swing – as often illustrated by Tiger Woods – providing the club with more potential for speed, a major factor in acquiring distance off the tee.
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Power The final stage in increasing club speed is to train the muscles for power. Muscular power is the muscles' ability to contract as quickly and forcefully as possible. Since a golf swing is a quick and forceful motion, it must be trained for power. But don’t jump straight into a power-training programme, first ensure your body can tolerate such exercises at moderate speeds. Have you heard of the term core stability? Pro-Fit can introduce to you core mobility. Soon your midsection will instinctively know how to hit a ball further than ever before – where it lands is up to you! Pro-Fit Personal Training Network
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