Losing distance, club head speed? Need more strength out of the deep rough, heavy sand? Need to strengthen your grip? If you answer yes to any of these questions this week’s series is designed specifically for you my friend!
Today we utilize dynamic conditioning, characterized as coordination of breathing and movement during the exertion phase of the exercise and static stretching, characterized as holding the stretch for over one minute, for the counter pose.
Cardiovascular conditioning is essential to maintaining strength and endurance for eighteen holes. We know that physical and mental fatigue directly affect your performance. According to a study from Europe's leading medical research institute playing golf (walking courses) can prolong ones life by as much as five years.
Combine week four with weeks one, two and three and you now have a dynamic, fluid yoga based program to help you build back strength and flexibility. Yoga is about balance so always end your yoga for healthy back series.
Golf is a rotational sport. This concept of rotation refers to the fact that the body, specifically the spine, is required to rotate, coil and uncoil during the dynamic phase of the swing. The body is an incredible tool. Your body will do it’s best to accommodate what the mind asks of it.
The fault to focus on in this time is “flying elbow” or “chicken wing” arm. When the body is restricted in movement, either by a lack of flexibility (which is usually the case) or lack of strength, extraneous or unnecessary movements.
