Golf Fitness

Golfers are athletes.  The more fit you are the better your score can be.  Pros train hard and so should you!  Learn some more exercises to assist in making your swing strong and accurate.

Simple at home exercises: 

• Weak hamstrings/glutes (backside):

• Lift up into a bridge and hold one leg out hip height for up to 20 seconds each side.  This will improve hamstring strength.  (If you get a "charlie horse" this is one you need to work on)    
• Lift your body up into a bridge.  Activate your glutes by holding up there while you lift the toes than heels, alternating a few times.  
• Torso rotation (range of motion for your swing):

 Lay on one side of the body to allow your head to rest on the ground with bent knees and elbows (fetal position).  Open your top arm to the opposite wall with a bent elbow and gaze at the ceiling. (Ideally you want to be able to touch the ground with the arm while keeping your hips stacked)  Make sure you repeat on the other side!

• Lat mobility (prevent rounded shoulders):  
• Sit back over your heels in a child's pose and flip you hands to face the ceiling.  Try lifting one arm off the ground at a time than both together.  Too difficult?  Place one fist under your forehead to give you more leverage doing one side at a time. (Hint: do the torso rotation exercise from above then repeat this lat one to see improvement)

Core Sport is here to assist you in your game with our Fall Golf Fitness classes.  We specialize in your needs and can work with your golf pro to make your game the best it can be.  Click here to register now!

Improve Your Golf Game

Want to get the most out of your golf swing?  Some of the most common problems during your golf swing are caused by physical limitations in your body.  These same limitations can cause pain in different areas as well.  

Here are some examples of common swing faults that can be helped with proper exercises specific to your swing:


Loss of Posture or C-Posture (think hunched over)
This will cause a limitation in your backswing and lack of rotation resulting in limited distance and lower back pain.


Early Extension (your butt comes away from the back line)
Your hips are coming closer to the ball during the downswing which causes the upper body to lift up and results in inconsistencies with ball striking.


Simple at home tip: Balance is key when it comes to golf.  You should be able to balance standing on one leg at a time for at least 30 seconds each side.  Now challenge yourself and repeat by doing it with your eyes closed!    


"After working with Jaime, I could see greater core and abdominal strength and more flexibility all over. I could not believe how much my balance had improved in my golf swing. With my increased shoulder turn, I was 25-30 yards longer than before." -Bill C.


At Core Sport we have training from Titleist which can provide you with the tools and corrective exercises to increase your range of motion, stability, and strength specific to whichever swing fault ails you.  Book a private session today or reserve your spot in one of our golf workshops throughout the year!