Playing golf is a great way to keep fit. Many of the muscles in the body are used when playing golf and you will do a lot of walking, especially if you are not using a golf cart.
However, while playing golf can help with your fitness levels, there are things you can do which will help you to play golf. Getting fit to play golf is just as important as any other aspect of your game. If you are unable to function properly on the golf course, your enjoyment and score will suffer.
Today, we have some great tips for getting fit to play golf.
Flexibility and strength are the two key components for playing golf, so this is what you need to work on, if your golf fitness level is to improve. By improving your core strength, you could add a few extra yards to your drive and prevent yourself from sustaining injury on the course.
Completing slow sit-ups every day will help improve your core strength. Lie down, flat on your back, with your arms pointing straight behind you and legs flat on the floor. While in this position, slowly lift your upper body to a sitting position, keeping your legs flat on the floor at all times.
If you can, as your body begins to become upright, move your arms forward and try and touch your toes. Then, keeping your back straight, slowly lower yourself back to your starting position. Completing 10 of these per day, will help with your core strength on the golf course.
However, do not push yourself too hard. If there is any element you are not happy with, such as pointing your arms straight when on the floor or touching your toes, do not force yourself to do it. Simply completing the sit-up is more than enough to begin with and as you become more flexible, you can start adding the other elements.
The second exercise we are going to do are hip crossovers.
This exercise will help to strengthen your hips and lower back, a part of the body you use a lot when playing golf.
Lie on your back, with your arms by your sides and bend your knees, keeping your heels on the ground. Twist your bent legs to the right, as far as you can comfortably or until they reach the floor. Now twist them to the left and do the same thing, making sure you only move them as far as is comfortable for you.
Alternate sides and do these 10 times for each side daily.
The great thing about these exercises, is you can complete them anytime, anywhere. So, whether you are at home, on holiday or at work, allow yourself 10 minutes each day to do these exercises.
Both exercises will help you when playing golf. Your core strength, stability and flexibility will improve over time. This will help you become a better golfer and keep you swinging your clubs for longer.
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