Are You Fit Enough For Golf?

Ever wonder why Tiger Woods is continuously the #1 golfer in the world? Sure he works hard at his game, and delivers everything the fans want, but what about that physique. He has spent hours upon hours with personal trainers developing specific muscles to help his golf swing and overall game.

Listen, we understand that golf isn't your job and you have to deal with everyday life. This means less time on the range, and more time at home with the family. Unfortunately when you finally get that chance to get out on the course, you find yourself sore and more susceptible to injury. This is why you need to make sure your body is fit enough for golf.

However, you can't just get out there and do the same type of exercises a wrestler will do. You need to focus on specific parts of your body that will make your game as successful as it can be. Then of course, just like any exercising you have to set aside the time to continue doing the routines. If you try it one week and then take a month off you won't get the same effects.

Understanding the Golf Swing

The next time you take out your driver, break down your swing. Figure out what muscles are working harder and which ones are needed to be more accurate and get more distance. If you feel a strain in your shoulder as you're driving through the ball, you probably need to add this to the list of areas to work. Once you have a handle on all the locations, start working on a plan.

Exercising for a Better Short Game

It's amazing that after so many years, people still have lopsided thoughts about distance and accuracy. For the man or woman who needs more length on their drives, don't go do a bunch of bench presses in hopes to gain distance. This isn't how the game works and in the end, the problems always revert back to your golf swing. If you are able to control the swing the way you want, everything will start to gel.

The same goes for all of you 3-putters out there. Control is so important when it comes to putting, that you have to work those arm and leg muscles. If you're standing there swaying back and forth, then you're putts are not going to be accurate. We can even go as far as saying if you're muscles aren't working the way their supposed to, it makes it harder to read a putt when you're analyzing.

You Decide

In the end, we're just making a point that having a fit body is only going to help your golf game. Whether or not you need help getting started is something for you to decide. Just keep in mind that there are many elements to being fit enough for golf. With a little help in the fitness and strength training areas, you could find yourself shaving strokes off your score in no time.