Why fitness for golf?
Every golfer is different — limb length, body type, flexibility, stability, genetic loading, lifestyle, food habits, type of musculature, etc. Each needs to be treated as a special case in every aspect.
The sport of golf in many ways is very similar to cricket, where there is a huge mind and body sync. They both are anaerobic activities that involve very explosive movements in a relatively short period of time. Rotational speed to generate power with perfect balance and stability is the key factor in golf fitness.
Every golfer is different — limb length, body type, flexibility, stability, genetic loading, lifestyle, food habits, type of musculature, etc. So individual golfers’ movement mechanics need to be assessed thoroughly before embarking on a sensible strengthtraining programme. Since there are many variables in this game, one needs to be mindful in the choice of exercise, tempo, sets, reps, load and recovery. Each golfer needs
to be treated as a special case in every aspect.
Fitness myths about golf fitness
Mimicking a golf swing in the gym to get the neural path laid for better golf fitness
Static stretching to loosen up before a game or practice session
Stiffness caused due to weight training A weighted golf club swing prior to a game Age bar for fitness
Benefits of fitness in golf
Injury prevention due to increased torque and velocity
Control over swing velocity
Reducing fatigue due to various factors