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A Golf Fitness Coach Equals Great Golf
Golf fitness coach.
Have you ever considered one.and if so, what
exactly were you looking for? There are many 'general fitness'
trainers trying to get a piece of the golf fitness and training
market that seems to be rapidly gaining exposure both on the
television and in print thanks to Tiger, Vijay and Annika.
But the first thing you need to consider when looking into
hiring a golf fitness coach or program is the trainers experience
in golf.
Yes.
that is high on the list of requirements. Does he/she know
golf? Do they know the biomechanics of the golf swing? How about
muscle function during the golf swing?
An easy test is during the initial interview or if you're
researching it online is to either ask very golf specific swing
technique questions or take a look at the information on the
website. You'll find out real quick if this person or program can
help your golf swing, game and health.
A golf fitness coach or program should incorporate strength,
flexibility, endurance, body awareness, balance, stability and even
a nutrition component.
It's easy for a trainer to have a strength component.but is it
specific to golf? A quick test. Take a look at some of the
exercises. Are any of them on seated machines for instance? If they
are.
run! This is NOT a golf fitness coach and/or program. This is
considered 'general fitness'.
Now stretching. There are dozens of stretches for all people.
But take a look at some of them. Do they even remotely look like
they will benefit your golf swing?
Stretches involving trunk flexibility lower back hamstring and
even shoulders specific to the mechanics of the swing are what you
want. General stretches are better than nothing, but will delay
your results. You want specific stretches.
Body awareness. Does any of the exercises resemble golf
positions or phases of the swing? Do they look like you would be on
your feet and in your golf posture? As stated above, if they are
seated on machines, your body will learn nothing in regards to your
golf swing.
Training your body specific to golf incorporates positions
almost identical to what your body would be in during any part of
the golf swing.
Stability.
Training your body to improve stability in your swing
can get a little complex if you really want to see results. The
swing happens at between 80-100 miles an hour. One of the biggest
flaws of amateur golfers is moving in their golf swing.
Moving either laterally (sliding), vertically (up and done) or
both.
This is death to your golf swing. To improve your stability
involves specific strength drills most trainers don't even know
about.
I could go on-and-on about the requirements of a golf fitness
coach or program. It is critical you make the right decision.
I
have heard horror stories of golfers working with 'so-called' golf
fitness experts and their game getting worse. With the proper
research this won't happen to you. So definitely consider a golf
fitness coach.
About The Author: Mike Pedersen is one of the top golf fitness
swing trainers in the country, author and founder of several
cutting-edge online golf fitness sites.
Take a look at his just
released golf fitness dvds and manual at his
golf
swing trainer site - Perform Better Golf.
The golf swing is a physically demanding movement. Until golfers
realize this, their pursuit of the perfect swing will never be
achieved. Mike Pedersen is President/CEO Perform Better Golf which
offers golf training dvds, manual and equipment.
Get Mike's free
Fit To A Tee ebook by subscribing at
.performbettergolf.com
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