Why do Golf Fitness?
By Beth Begelman. Beth is a contributor and member of the Golf Fitness Magazine Advisory Team. This article was featured in the inaugural Spring 2007 edition.
Very often we hear about the importance of being fit, especially now that the new year is upon us. Of course being fit will help us achieve a richer and more rewarding existence. We reduce our risk of heart disease and related illnesses such as high blood pressure and diabetes and we generally feel better mentally. For those of us involved in various sports activities, being fit specifically for our chosen sport is crucial to perform to the best of our abilities. It is common for elite, professional athletes to train for their sports but sport-specific training can also greatly enhance the recreational athlete’s game and longevity. The game of golf is no exception and is one such sport where specific fitness is a key to improved performance. Continue …
Specialists can help golfers customize their workouts for greater success on the greens.
By Michael Rowe
Let’s talk about the most important but most overlooked piece of equipment you use as a golfer. No, not the ball retriever your body. Contrary to what a lot of people believe, golf is a sport that requires the body to make a very athletic move the swing.
For a powerful, consistent swing, you need to have strength, flexibility and balance. Without the right combination of those three things, your body will compensate for your weaknesses, and that can lead to swing flaws and often injury. Just showing up on the first tee, taking out a club, twisting once to the left and once to the right then bending over to touch your toes (only reaching your knees) is not enough to prepare your body for a good swing. You really need a golf-specific workout routine before you hit the course and a simple, effective warm-up to swing your best.
Pilates and Golf
Pilates is one of the most popular exercises of choice these days. Madonna does it, Jason Kidd does it, and you may have heard that Tiger and Annika do it. It is documented that Camilo Villegas does it . . . you need to be pretty strong and very lithe to lay down on a green and read putts the way Camilo does! He is in top physical condition, you can tell by looking at him. Pilates and golf are a natural blend. All of the muscles required for golf are trained during Pilates. Both matwork and apparatus work fit the bill for training golfers.
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Pilates Matwork Exercises For Home or on the Road
Below are some of the exercises you would find in a typical Pilates class. This is a series you can use at home or take on the road with you. In order to get the most out of these matwork exercises you need to work with an experienced Pilates Instructor. There is much more to these exercises, than what you see in the pictures. Add a Pilates class with a certified instructor to your weekly routine and you will be amazed at the results you will see!
Offering Fitness With Warm, Personal Service
by Sherry Anderson, Southwest Orlando Bulletin
Source: http://www.kearneypublishing.com/directorytext.asp?id=681
Through The Fitness Studio of Orlando, Windermere resident and owner Kelley Ranaudo offers local residents a unique approach to fitness that features one-on-one pilates, personal training and group classes provided in a private, comfortable atmosphere.
“Imagine it … Achieve it … Dream it … Become it”
These words of inspiration that flow across the walls of an exercise classroom exemplify the uplifting and motivational atmosphere that clients find at The Fitness Studio of Orlando.
Smaller than typical gyms but big on amenities, The Fitness Studio offers an inviting space with warm, personal service. Polished wood floors, paint colors in rich earth tones, subdued lighting in the Pilates room, and candlelight for yoga classes provide a tranquil environment that soothes the spirit while the body’s energy is renewed. Continue …
