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G O L F
A C A D E M Y
Golf and Fitness
How the Two Coexist
In this edition, I want to discuss how fitness can both hinder and help a golfer’s game, as well as
when someone should start down the fitness path to improve their game. Fitness has come a long way
for the sport and is increasing its importance every year. However, exercising the proper muscles and
knowing which exercises will help your game are paramount. Many people go to the gym or work
out at home with the idea of just getting bigger. While this can be a benefit, it can also hinder your game.
If you decide you want to have more muscle mass and start bulking up, you can cause issues in your
golf swing. The golf swing is designed for speed and mobility; if we inhibit either one of these it can cause
loss of distance and consistency. If you decide to work out based on both health and game improvement,
exercises that focus on mobility and stability are best. This will help increase range of motion as well
as strengthen the proper muscles used in golf.
When should I start working out?
Like anything in sports, change takes time. The
body is no different. Results take time and the
earlier you begin, the better. For example, if I
want to work on my core and be ready for the
golf season, I will need to begin my workouts at
the beginning of the year, so my results start to
show for the season. If you wait until the season
begins or right before, you won’t see those results
until midseason or later. Jaime Burrows, for example,
is running a Core Performance class right now. I
would highly recommend attending these classes
NOW. Having a strong core is one of the essentials
to a better golf swing. Don’t wait until the golf
season because you won’t see the results until
it’s too late. Get in the gym now and you will see
improvements when the season starts.
How do I know what to do?
I can test your physical limitations and see
where your weaknesses are, as well as your
strengths. You may not be able to do specific
swing movements because of these limitations.
This doesn’t mean you are a good or bad golfer;
it means your body can’t physically get into
optimum swing movements. If you are looking
for improvements, proper exercise can help you
achieve some of your golf goals. We can then
base your exercises on your limitations and
improve your overall health, as well as your game.
If you would like a physical assessment test,
contact me at [email protected].
If you would like to signup for the Core
Performance Class, you can sign-up in the
workout center. I would highly recommend
this class to ALL Golfers!
Core Performance – 45 minutes – Strength
training workout that focuses on abdominal
and back strength, rotational movements,
maximizing upper body rotation, and increasing
strength throughout your hips.
Thank you,
Dennis Walters Jr.