Golf Conditioning Myths

Golf Conditioning Myths


Golf conditioning is here and now! Golf has always been viewed as a game of leisure.
But today's golfer is leaner, stronger, and fitter. Until the last few years, golfers didn't
know how to go about incorporating exercise or, specifically, a golf conditioning
program.

They have had a vision of going into the local gym and being intimidated by the "muscle
heads." It can also be overwhelming to decide what plan of action to take and if it will
be worth the time and effort. I have listed three myths about strength training for golf and
the truths about them as well.

"I will bulk up too much and that will hinder my golf swing."

Golf conditioning specific for golf will not result in muscle gain that will alter your
swing mechanics. To increase muscle size, involves lifting increasingly heavier weights
with lower repetitions, increasing your calorie intake dramatically, and spending a
couple of hours per day lifting weights.

A golf conditioning program incorporates moderate weight, with medium (12-15)
repetitions, and in a time frame of 30-45 minutes. This type of program is designed to
improve your golf specific strength and endurance, not build muscle.

"I will lose flexibility if I lift weights."

In fact, the opposite is true! Weak muscles are also tight muscles. When you do
resistance training, you are increasing blood flow, working through a functional range of
motion specific to golf, and strengthening the tendons and ligaments in every joint of your
body. In conjunction with a stretching program, strength training will improve flexibility,
not hinder it.

"Weight training will cause me to lose feel."

By strengthening your muscles specific to golf, you will have better control of your body.
A sport specific program trains your body specifically for your golf game. When you
improve functional strength, you have more control and balance, which will improve
your feel. Strength training involves body awareness, muscular control, and
coordination. These are all key elements for enhanced golf.

So in summary, golf conditioning can be done when you are in your early teens (with
supervision), or into your late 80's. I have personally worked with people in there 70's
and 80's who increased their strength 100%. This was partly due to the initial level of
fitness being so low.

My point is, that it is never too late to start. Search out a fitness professional or golf
conditioning specialist to design a golf specific program and you will play better than
you ever imagined!

Start now on your golf conditioning program!

About the author
About The author: Mike Pedersen is one of the top golf conditioning experts in the
country, author of the Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide, and founder of several online golf
fitness sites. Check out his new golf conditioning products at
http://www.performbettergolf.com