What’s the foundation of a good golf exercise program? And how can you build on it to maximize all the benefits that come with exercising? These are important questions. We say the ultimate objective of exercise is to improve movement. Movement is the body’s ability to navigate in every direction with control of all of the body segments. To achieve fluid movement, it is essential to maintain postural alignment while being dynamic — and that’s often easier said than done.   Why is it that people who spend so much time exercising and doing sports have so many problems with their...

A personalized golf fitness program is the *real* way to gain distance and play your best golf Your current driver may only be a couple of years old, but it sure can be tempting to buy the latest model promising more distance and accuracy. After all, who wouldn’t want to step on to the first tee with a club designed by AI or twisted face built to straighten out your misses?It's tempting to think that a new golf driver will give you more distance off the tee. Of course, we all know there’s something far greater than a golf club separating your...

In golf-specific fitness training, it’s pretty common to see exercises such as deadlifts, lunges, cleans and kettlebell swings. These exercises build the big muscles — quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteals — that contribute to powerful hip extension force for a more explosive swing. When performed correctly and advanced progressively, all of these exercises have their place in a strength program. However, trainers sometimes forget to focus on the foundational platform on which all these muscles must work: the feet. The feet are critical to all sports, but are especially important in rotational sports such as golf because they provide a solid...

It’s a common question that’s often asked with the expectation of a black-and-white answer: What’s better for golf … yoga or strength training? Like many aspects of the game, the answer isn’t that simple and instead specific to every individual. The reason? Two important concepts: mobility and flexibility. While often thought to be interchangeable, these two terms can be easily misunderstood and that can seriously affect your longevity to play golf if not cared for properly. So, take heed on the concepts behind each, because it may just add years to your golf game and improve it in the process....

The answer to lower back tightness related to golf might not be what you think: Stretching isn’t the best long-termsolution for a tight lower back. Naturally, this may seem counterintuitive because stretching can feel good and loosen up your back in the moment. But you may not realize that without following the proper short- and long-term protocols, it can do more harm than good. Especially when it comes to your golf swing. Why does your back get tight in the first place? Tightness in the lower back is usually the result of a combination of factors. In short, pain can occur when...

When it comes to golfers like Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Lexi Thompson and many others taking golf fitness to another level, it can be intimidating to think intense golf exercise training is the only way to reach your potential on the golf course. The reality is you can start on the path to building your best body for golf right at home with just a little time, desire and, perhaps to your surprise, no equipment needed. But, first thing’s first: It’s important to understand there are five key pillars that go into an effective golf exercise program: Mobility Strength Flexibility...