Welcome to the 8 week challenge – Week Three –Core Stability

We are now three weeks into our eight week challenge and I imagine you are feeling the benefits of the mobility / flexibility exercises.  Combine weeks one and two and practice these stretches three to four days a week. I can guarantee more freedom of movement in your swing and a better sense of health off the course.

Golf is a rotational sport.
If you are looking for more power and a more consistent swing plane you must work the core. Harnessing your power requires a coiling and uncoiling of the spine around the lower body and shoulder rotation around the spine. This action is more easily accomplished with a flexible, stable and strong core. 

This week we “graduate” from flexibility to creating more stability, specifically in your core.  The intention of the Roberts Flex Fit Method training is to establish synergy and balance in the body.

This eight week, golf fitness challenge is divided into four sections. Each category represents two weeks of golf fitness tips.

Here is the synopsis of the topics we will cover:
1. Mobility:
We focus on increasing flexibility in the body, specifically the hips, hamstrings, torso and shoulders.

2. Stability:
Works areas of the body requiring stability, such as the core (abdominals and back muscles).

3. Balance:
Exercises designed to enhance balance and a greater sense of body awareness or feel.

4. Power:
Now that we are establishing more flexibility, stability and balance we implement “power” building exercises for more speed and strength in your swing.
 
Here we go!
 
Core strengthening series
Par – Begin on your back, knees bent, towel between your hands. Press your navel to your spine, lumbar spine and ribcage must remain connected to the floor. Maintain this connection throughout this series. Lift your right foot one inch off the floor. Slowly switch sides.

Birdie / Eagle – Bring the left leg off the floor, knee at a ninety degree angle, right leg extended off the floor. On your exhalation switch sides. Repeat five times.