Common Myths about Training for Golfers

Some golfers believe that muscle-strengthening exercises, particularly weight lifting, will hurt their golf game. That's a myth; you should train as the Pros do. Pros recognize that a stronger and more flexible body will help keep their scores down. Stronger, more flexible, muscles translate into longer shots, improved endurance, and a lower score. Just like hitting lots of balls and taking lessons, your body and fitness level should be of high priority. If not, you will be a very frustrated golfer for a long time!

Common Myths re: Golf Fitness Training / Golf Exercises

"I will bulk-up and lose flexibility if I push weights".
Strength training (lifting weights), if done correctly, will improve your flexibility and matchplay endurance. Inactivity (not exercising or strength training) is the real culprit for loss of flexibility/mobility and overall performance with age.

"I’ll lose feel in my swing and short game if I start training".
Weak and inflexible muscles cannot perform repetitively over time or throughout a round of golf. Fatigue sets in and the mechanics and feel are lost. To have feel, it takes a high level of muscular conditioning, specific to your golf game.

"I’m too old and weak to start now", or "I am a girl".
Research with older adults point to remarkable improvements in both lean muscle mass, strength and endurance. This can only help your game (and your health) as you age. In fact, the older you are, the more you have to gain through starting a sensible and personalized exercise plan. The number of female golfers is on the rise and females need the same kind of training as males.

"Golf is a Finesse Game, it is not for those 'big muscle' types of people".
Anyone can play golf, and with this program, you are not going to bulk up. Each training client is different and they are trained in what they need the most of, whether it be postural improvement, flexibility, balance, strength, stability, endurance, or pain reduction.

"I already take lessons from a pro, why do I need this type of training"?
While it is true that a pro can help teach you proper form, they may not address the bodily issues that cause pain. I am first and foremost a physical trainer and I can fix the bodily problems you already have. I assume that you know how to swing a club correctly and my goal is to help you do it with less pain.

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