The holidays are in full swing! Presents under the tree,
mistletoe is hung, and parties are happening! And of course this means the New
Year is quickly approaching! 2015! Wow! ….I know my family is very excited for
the New Year, mostly for the weather to turn warmer and golf play time to start
up again.
Already on our 2015 calendar is our very busy golf season,
for spring, summer, and even next fall, however we DO NOT want to leave our winter
training out. It takes much determination and motivation to train for golf in
the off season!
I ask the question,
Are you ready for a
minimum of 40 shots and 5 miles a day?
Golf is an Endurance sport and working on endurance over the
winter is key to a better golf season, and it will support prevention of
potential injury, but also it improves your physical health and overall
wellness at the same time, it’s a win-win!
The program I follow during performance training is simply 3
days a week low intensity, and 2 days a week high intensity focusing on strength,
speed, power, agility, flexibility and balance. Sounds like a lot, but it focuses on the core
fundamentals to the sport.
It is possible to gain 40% more in strength in just 10 weeks
with the right amount of training, why not use the winter to get you there.
PGA of America Vice president Ted
Bishop recommends at least 45 min of aerobic exercise 4-5days a week, following
a fitness program designed by a personal trainer.
In my experience most people get discouraged simply because
they don’t know where to begin, and need some accountability especially with
golf when living in an area like the Midwest (cold winters=no golf).
“You can have RESULTS,
or EXCUSES, but you cannot have BOTH”
Most importantly is to just get started don’t wait for the
New Year Resolution, JUST START!
Work with a trainer! A good trainer can help you know where
to start, give you accountability, and can help you get specific on your goals.
“Knowledge is power”
Don’t let the cold months slow you down, the sun will be
shining before you know it!
Work on your fitness at least 5days a week, but make sure
you start off strengthening your stability.
Stretch and improve flexibility, with golf, flexibility is
key to full range of motion in your swing.
Follow a good nutrition program, and with any setbacks forgive, and with your success reward.
Keep things interesting! Changing up your routine is
important to avoid boredom, and helps train different planes of movement. Most
important keep it fun!
Happy Holidays,
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