Senior Golfers Increase Swing Speed
It is widely known that with increased age comes a decrease in flexibility. This is why so many golf fitness programs emphasize stretching and increasing range of motion for senior golfers. It has also been well documented that senior golfers between the ages of 55 and 79 can increase their drive distance and enhance their overall golf performance by engaging in a safe and effective golf conditioning program. According to a recent study evaluating swing speed, senior golfers reaped great benefits by engaging in regular core stabilization exercises. Senior golfers participated in an 8 week study where they engaged in a core stabilization program several times weekly utilizing tools such as foam rollers, mats, stability balls, medicine balls and elastic cables. The end result was an increase in club head speed of over 6 mph. In real terms, this can yield an increase in drive distance of over 17 yards. For those senior golfers who are interested in improving their length off the tee while increasing their level of fitness, try these core stabilization exercises. Glute Bridge Goal: This movement is designed to strengthen the glutes as well as improve their firing rate. Instruction: ? Lie down on the floor on your back ? Bend your knees and place a ball or folded towel between your ? knees ? Place your hands at your side and lift your toes off the ground with heels remaining ? Engage your abdominals and glutes, then slowly lift your hips off the ground ? Don't let the glutes touch the ground while you perform repetitions Ball Bridge Goal: This movement is designed to strengthen the low back muscles and glutes. Instruction: ? Lie down on back with your feet on top of the ball ? Point toes towards your shins ? Pull shoulder blades back and down ? Raise glutes up until you are one line from your shoulders to your feet ? Slowly lower your body until hips almost touch the ground, then repeat the lift Sitting Leg Lift Goal: This movement is designed to activate your hip flexor and thigh muscles while stabilizing your abdominals and spine. Instruction: ? Sit on a Swiss Ball with your feet shoulder width apart ? Rest your hands on each side of the ball ? Tighten your abdominal muscles and maintain a straight spine ? Begin by lifting one leg at a time a few inches off the floor ? Alternate between each leg in a marching motion ? Try to keep the same spine angle and avoid shifting from side to side Senior golfers still have what it takes to hit the long ball as long as they continue to compensate for the loses they experience through the aging process. Placing an emphasis on core strength, stabilization and flexibility, will keep senior golfers in the game for years to come. Susan Hill is a CHEK Golf Biomechanic, Sports Nutritionist and President of Fitness for Golf. For exercises targeted to lower your handicap and give you a competitive edge every time you play, then visit http://www.fitnessforgolf.com
Related News
|
 |
|
|
RELATED ARTICLES
What Are The Advantages Of Golf Schools In Resorts
Golf schools in resorts serve two purposes - one that the
learner will focus more on the training than on other
activities secondly he can relax after an exhaustive
training session.
Super Golf Wheel Chair that Enables Disabled Golfers to Play Normally
Last week when I was at the driving range I noticed a number of young disable people working on their games. I was very impressed by a young lady who, despite the fact that she was sitting in a wheel chair, was able to drive the ball straight for around 120 to 150 yards. It was a real joy to watch her play. Every time she hit a good shot her face lit up in a radiant smile of pure pleasure.
Do You Fear Golf Weight Training Programs
In a sport that hardly has any controversies; few issues have come as close to being controversial as golf weight training programs have. More so with amateur and non-professional golfers.
How To Get Hybrid Wood Golf Clubs On A Discount
There are lots of attention getting into hybrid golf clubs these days. Especially those hybrid wood golf clubs. So if you're one of the die hard golf lovers, you're next question would be, where could I get one? Don't despair. I've written this article to help you get you're very own hybrid wood golf club! But more importantly I'll be showing you a technique that power sellers in Ebay are doing to get real cheap stuff, so you too can get you're hands on hybrid wood golf clubs on a deep discount.
Golf Driving Tip That Will Add Yards Quickly
A golf driving tip that can make the difference between being the shortest hitter in your foursome to the longest?consistently would interest you right? Well?the tip I'm going to discuss is not what you'd think, but you need to take notice and apply it?if you want to own your foursome off the tee!
Perform Better Golf By Training Your Body
What will it take to get you to perform better golf? I'll bet you've tried the gimmicky golf training aids. Did they work? How about equipment? How many drivers do you have in your garage? Am I getting your attention yet?
What Should I Know About Biomechanics of the Golf Swing?
If you've read some of my articles in the past, we focused a lot on training the body to help you provide more power, consistency and accuracy to your golf swing.
Why A Golf Ball Actually Flies Through The Air
Not accounting for weather conditions there are a few things that influence how high and far a golf ball will fly.
Golf Shots Versus Golf Swings - You Need Shots On The Course!
Why do so many golfers hit a shot and immediately realize they messed up?
Golf Exercise And Stretch Program For Total Golf Performance
Golf exercise and stretch. This is a combination I use in all of my golf fitness programs both online and with my personal golf clients. It's the ultimate combination to improve the golfers swing quickly and efficiently.
Annika Sorenstam- The Legendary Female Golfer
Even those not normally interested in golf, usually recognize the name Annika Sorenstam. Her acclaimed position in golf has come to Annika for many reasons?skill, persistence, determination, fortitude, and more. Another highly discussed reason for Annika's success is her dedication to fitness and conditioning.
Play Better Golf Through Exercise
Play better golf. Isn't that what every golfer thinks about 24/7? Golf can be the most humbling game you will ever play?but we keep coming back for more. To play better golf consistently you need to look at the source.
Functional Flexibility Is The Desire Of Every Golfer
Functional flexibility for golf is an important element. Quite often there are a lot of feelings of inadequacy, more so physical inadequacy, on the golf course.
Why The Golfing Game Has Changed Tremendously In Recent Years
The world has changed a great deal in recent years and so has the golfing game. Those who are resisting the changes in the world instead of trying to understand them and adapt have often ended up in serious trouble.
Does Your Junior Golfer Need A Sport Psychologist?
"My son gets so angry on the golf course that he cannot perform in competitions". "My daughter gets so nervous when other people are watching her play that her game completely falls apart". "My kid hits it so well on the range, and then hits it all over the map in a tournament". These are the kinds of comments that I often hear from parents of junior golfers. Do these kids need a golf psychologist? No. Nobody needs training on the mental part of the game. I take the word need very seriously. I believe we need air and water and sleep and food. I certainly wouldn't suggest that anyone needs mental training, anymore than I would suggest that anyone needs golf lessons or physical training. What I would say, however, is that I have yet to encounter any player who couldn't benefit from proper mental, technical, or physical instruction. Thus, I believe any junior golfer could benefit from mental instruction. Most people simply don't understand what this training is or how it works.
Correcting a Golf Slice
Slicing the ball is a common problem among golfers. A slice is when the ball travels from one direction to the other [depending on the left or right-handedness of the golfer], generally not in the direction you want it to go. This contrariness of the ball not to go straight toward the hole is the bane of the golfing world.
The Inspirational Power Of A Golf Training Video
Many golf training videos in the market today will show you in great detail, how some of the PGA professionals do it and the so-called secrets behind their success.
Mental Toughness Training for Golfers: How to Conquer Pre-Game Jitters
The first tee shot can often make or break a round because it sets up your performance on the first hole, which can have a bearing on your attitude and score on the opening holes. Retief Goosen, who won the US Open, said that most good players get the first tee jitters and a good shot can settle you down quickly.
Golf Swing Simulators
Are you looking for a way to play golf during the sweltering days of some or the extreme cold days of winter? Try out one of the golf swing simulators that are on the marker nowadays. These simulators give a player a realistic and accurate simulation of a golf game or a driving range trip. The full swing golf simulator can help with golf instruction, club fitting, and can be an entertainment source. The simulator can measure the horizontal and vertical launch angles, speed, spin, and total distance that the ball traveled.
How Better Course Management Can Lower Your Golf Score
Whether you are just starting to learn golf, or you have been golfing for many years and you're just looking to refine your game, this will provide a good direction of focus for this season.
|
