Jump to content
IGNORED

Suggestions for Golf Fitness Exercises


Chris4
Note: This thread is 2089 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

Hey everyone!  I am new to TST and looking for suggestions for new golf fitness exerciseses.  Particularly looking for great core exercises, anti-rotation exercises and overall just good suggestions.  What are your favorites?

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Yoga for stretching, running or swimming for cardio and squats for core strengthening.  Generally, I do running/swimming 5 days out of the week and lifting 3-4 times a week and yoga once or twice a week.

  • Thumbs Up 1

Don

:titleist: 910 D2, 8.5˚, Adila RIP 60 S-Flex
:titleist: 980F 15˚
:yonex: EZone Blades (3-PW) Dynamic Gold S-200
:vokey:   Vokey wedges, 52˚; 56˚; and 60˚
:scotty_cameron:  2014 Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

On 9/22/2017 at 9:53 AM, Chris4 said:

Hey everyone!  I am new to TST and looking for suggestions for new golf fitness exerciseses.  Particularly looking for great core exercises, anti-rotation exercises and overall just good suggestions.  What are your favorites?

I will be posting some next week sometime. I have been in the Fitness business for 20 years. These will include 3 levels for beginners, intermediate and Advanced so you can work your way up. I will also include some easy warm up drills. watch for my posts  "Ten minutes to better golf "  check out my ten minutes to pain free golf in the meantime

Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • 2 months later...

Resistance Bands Circuit strength 3x10. Three days a week.

Elliptical Machine three days a week. 20 mins

Walk-run intervals on the treadmill Two days a week. 15 mins

10 mins of stretching after each workout.

 

Try this beginners fitness workout for four to six weeks. You will be addressing the Components of health related fitness. 

Edited by kenhockey2
Link to comment
Share on other sites


Wish I could get motivated to do this, I've found these two sights that don't require a lot of special equipment:

https://furthermore.equinox.com/articles/2017/08/golf-workout?slide=6

https://furthermore.equinox.com/articles/2017/08/golf-flexibility

 

 Edit: ahhh, just noticed this is old and Chris probably doesn't care, oh well, maybe it will help someone else.

Edited by Pardner

Bruce

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

1 hour ago, Pardner said:

Wish I could get motivated to do this, I've found these two sights that don't require a lot of special equipment:

https://furthermore.equinox.com/articles/2017/08/golf-workout?slide=6

https://furthermore.equinox.com/articles/2017/08/golf-flexibility

 

 Edit: ahhh, just noticed this is old and Chris probably doesn't care, oh well, maybe it will help someone else.

Your post has merit.   Don't make the assumption that it isn't relevant because a previous post is old.  Years from now somebody will find this and thank you for the information.    

From the land of perpetual cloudiness.   I'm Denny

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Golf warm up routine before playing a round of golf.

15 mins elliptical machine.

Dumbbell Power Clean and press. 3 sets of 6-8 reps. Last set performed at 30-40 % of your 1RPM.

10 mins of golf related stretches. 

 

Go to the golf course and begin your putting, chipping, and range work. I spend about 20 mins

Link to comment
Share on other sites


I like doing resistance training either with  low tension resistance bands or light dumbbells to warm up my body before playing golf. I looked at other warm up methods, golf active stretching movements. They did not appeal to me. I dont have muscle fatigue. However, I do encounter everyday stress at work and at home. Golf and fitness workouts are my ways to relieve stress. I could always go to Happy Hour after work. I will stick to golf and fitness workouts. 

What is your warm up routine before playing a round of golf? Please share.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Since I do Yoga 4 times a week, my muscles are already lengthened out so I do not have to worry about stretching.

Before my round of golf, I prepare my muscles by bringing the club behind my back capturing it with my arms and simulating the golf swing but with very slow focused movements, holding on the back swing and holding on the follow through  then I increase the speed slightly  and then a little more as I warm up the muscles.

When I feel they are sufficiently warm, I always hit a small bucket of balls. I begin with maybe a 5 iron the work up to a driver where I hit the most shots. I then move down to the shorter clubs and end with some chipping and putting

On 12/7/2017 at 6:58 AM, Pardner said:

Wish I could get motivated to do this, I've found these two sights that don't require a lot of special equipment:

https://furthermore.equinox.com/articles/2017/08/golf-workout?slide=6

https://furthermore.equinox.com/articles/2017/08/golf-flexibility

 

 Edit: ahhh, just noticed this is old and Chris probably doesn't care, oh well, maybe it will help someone else.

 

2 minutes ago, JCrane said:

Since I do Yoga 4 times a week, my muscles are already lengthened out so I do not have to worry about stretching.

Before my round of golf, I prepare my muscles by bringing the club behind my back capturing it with my arms and simulating the golf swing but with very slow focused movements, holding on the back swing and holding on the follow through  then I increase the speed slightly  and then a little more as I warm up the muscles.

When I feel they are sufficiently warm, I always hit a small bucket of balls. I begin with maybe a 5 iron the work up to a driver where I hit the most shots. I then move down to the shorter clubs and end with some chipping and putting

 

 

2 minutes ago, JCrane said:

Since I do Yoga 4 times a week, my muscles are already lengthened out so I do not have to worry about stretching.

Before my round of golf, I prepare my muscles by bringing the club behind my back capturing it with my arms and simulating the golf swing but with very slow focused movements, holding on the back swing and holding on the follow through  then I increase the speed slightly  and then a little more as I warm up the muscles.

When I feel they are sufficiently warm, I always hit a small bucket of balls. I begin with maybe a 5 iron the work up to a driver where I hit the most shots. I then move down to the shorter clubs and end with some chipping and putting

 

 

3 minutes ago, JCrane said:

Since I do Yoga 4 times a week, my muscles are already lengthened out so I do not have to worry about stretching.

Before my round of golf, I prepare my muscles by bringing the club behind my back capturing it with my arms and simulating the golf swing but with very slow focused movements, holding on the back swing and holding on the follow through  then I increase the speed slightly  and then a little more as I warm up the muscles.

When I feel they are sufficiently warm, I always hit a small bucket of balls. I begin with maybe a 5 iron the work up to a driver where I hit the most shots. I then move down to the shorter clubs and end with some chipping and putting

 

some of those exercises are based on Yoga moves, the weights in my opinion isolate the muscles from the rest of the body, but with that said, I would suggest getting in a class. That way you have a group to support you and you can support them to motivate each other in your common goal.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites


On 9/22/2017 at 12:53 PM, Chris4 said:

Hey everyone!  I am new to TST and looking for suggestions for new golf fitness exerciseses.  Particularly looking for great core exercises, anti-rotation exercises and overall just good suggestions.  What are your favorites?

Why this?


I would focus on stability + flexibility more than power. .

Improving how stable and flexible your hips are can help you with a lot of the dynamic movements in the swing.

As for flexibility, I would look at flexibility in the quads, hamstrings, and gluts. This will help keep pressure off the back. Leg and hip tightness can pull down on the back and cause issues.

Matt Dougherty, P.E.
 fasdfa dfdsaf 

What's in My Bag
Driver; :pxg: 0311 Gen 5,  3-Wood: 
:titleist: 917h3 ,  Hybrid:  :titleist: 915 2-Hybrid,  Irons: Sub 70 TAIII Fordged
Wedges: :edel: (52, 56, 60),  Putter: :edel:,  Ball: :snell: MTB,  Shoe: :true_linkswear:,  Rangfinder: :leupold:
Bag: :ping:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

4 hours ago, saevel25 said:

Why this?


I would focus on stability + flexibility more than power. .

Improving how stable and flexible your hips are can help you with a lot of the dynamic movements in the swing.

As for flexibility, I would look at flexibility in the quads, hamstrings, and gluts. This will help keep pressure off the back. Leg and hip tightness can pull down on the back and cause issues.

actually those suggestions are good even if you do not play golf

Link to comment
Share on other sites


7 minutes ago, JCrane said:

actually those suggestions are good even if you do not play golf

True, but generally I would recommend a full body workout for non-golfers. I think golfers could get away with being a tad more specific.

Matt Dougherty, P.E.
 fasdfa dfdsaf 

What's in My Bag
Driver; :pxg: 0311 Gen 5,  3-Wood: 
:titleist: 917h3 ,  Hybrid:  :titleist: 915 2-Hybrid,  Irons: Sub 70 TAIII Fordged
Wedges: :edel: (52, 56, 60),  Putter: :edel:,  Ball: :snell: MTB,  Shoe: :true_linkswear:,  Rangfinder: :leupold:
Bag: :ping:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Note: This thread is 2089 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up
  • TST Partners

    TourStriker PlaneMate
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-15%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope.
  • Posts

    • I did read the fine print tonight. It said replace with “similar features & function”.  8 yeas ago my purchase had features that today are available on the lower end models and the current version of my model has more “bells & whistles” than what I got 8 years ago.  So I am thinking they honored the agreement and I can’t argue the offer. since getting a credit for the full purchase price all I am really out over the past 8 years was the cost of the extended warranty, which was less than a low end  treadmill would have cost me. now the question is which model to replace with.  I’ll stay with Nordic Track or I forfeit the $1,463 credit so I will get Nordic Track.  And they honored the warranty and were not hard to work with which is a plus.
    • Generally speaking, extended warranties are a terrible deal and should almost always be avoided. They are a huge profit center for the companies that offer them, which should tell you almost everything you need to know about how much value most consumers get when purchasing them.  This is correct, and the old adage applies - only buy insurance when you can't afford the loss. This usually doesn't apply to most consumer goods.  To your second question, no I don't believe the offer is fair. They are replacing it, but it is not being replaced at "no cost to you". Since the amount being disputed (over $500) is non-trivial, I would probably push the issue. Don't waste your time on the phone with a customer service agent or a supervisor. They have probably given you all they have the authority to do. Rather, I would look at the terms of your agreement and specifically legal disputes. The odds are you probably agreed to binding arbitration in the event of a dispute. The agreement will outline what steps need to be followed, but it will probably look something like this.  1. Mail the Nordic Track legal department outlining your dispute and indicate you are not satisfied with the resolution offered.  2. Open up a case with the AAA (American Arbitration Association), along with the required documentation. 3. Wait about 4-5 weeks for a case to be opened - at which point someone from Nordic Track's legal department will offer to give you the new model at no cost to you.  They certainly don't want to spend the time and energy to fight you over $500. 4. Enjoy your new Nordic Track at no cost to you. I recently entered binding arbitration against a fairly large and well known company that screwed me over and refused to make it right. In my demand letter, I made a pretty sizeable request that included compensation for my time and frustration. Once it hit their legal department, they cut me a check - no questions asked. It was far cheaper to settle with me than to send their legal team to defend them in the arbitration.
    • I never thought of looking at it on multiple purchases like you said.  Yes, the extended may help me on 1 or 2 items but not the other 5 or 6.
    • Day 84 - Forgot to post yesterday, but I did some more chipping/pitching.    Back/neck were feeling better today, so I did a much overdue Stack session. 
    • Wordle 1,013 4/6 ⬛⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...