Welcome to week ten of this series.
These days we are all watching our dollars closely and diversifying our investments. Your golf game deserves the same attention! Investing in good equipment, professional lessons and time on the range is just the beginning. Taking time to invest in your fitness regimen for your game is budget friendly and a great return on your investment of time!
It’s important to structure your golf fitness program to enhance your overall performance on and off the course. Focus on stabilization work by using several muscle groups. Implement fitness tools which allow you to move your body in a more functional setting. These include stability balls, weighted balls, balance boards, traditional dumbbells, weighted club and the benefit of using your own bodyweight. All of these tools are budget friendly and are compact to travel with you! We will be using these tools to increase strength, flexibility, power and balance for your game.
This week we will be using the GolfGym. The GolfGym can be purchased at your local sporting goods store or online in the Golf Fitness Pro Shop.
Don’t forget to print a progress chart to note each exercise and the number of repetitions. We will add a new exercise each week and your goal will be to complete each of them 2-3 times a week! If you are just joining us, see the previous weeks to catch up!
Let’s Get Started!
WRIST FLEXION & EXTENSION |
Start: Place one foot in the loop, place your hands correctly in the training grip. Place one foot back and extend the arms downward. Action: Slowly bend at the wrists and flex upward. Finish: Hold for a few seconds and return to the start position. Repeat 8-10 times Tips: Strengthen the forearms and wrists for better club control |
If you have questions about your current golf fitness level, take the Fitness Analyzer on KellyBlackburn.com
Editor’s Note: Kelly Blackburn has traveled the PGA Tour and Champions Tour circuits as a fitness consultant and trainer for 13 years. Kelly welcomes your email questions and comments, contact her at BlackburnOnTour@aol.com.
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