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!

Fitness for Pre/Post Pregnancy

Summer is in the air bringing with it new mommies and moms to be. How do you stay fit or get your pre-kid body back into shape?  A mix of Pilates and yoga is an excellent start!


In these forms of fitness, movements can be modified as your body changes over time.  Pilates and yoga are also both low impact and use your body for resistance which is safer than cardio or weight training.  Most importantly, stability workouts such as Pilates are important as your center of gravity and core muscles change.

*Important: Make sure your doctor has given you the green light to exercise.

During pregnancy the abdominal muscles will stretch to over 50% of their original length and create a diastasis after about 20 weeks.  This means your core has separated (can be several inches) and it will take patience before you will have the strength prior to pregnancy.  

Abdominals before and after pregnancy

Take privates or a pre/postnatal classes to ensure you are moving safely.  Basic warm ups will feel different since your body has changed rapidly in the past few months.  In time you will begin to feel more connected in your core and confident.

A great resource to check out is Pilates for Mommies. This goes into greater detail of how the female body changes over time as well as helpful Pilates exercises.

Looking for a class to connect with other moms?  Core Sport studio is now offering a Pre/Postnatal Pilates Workshop starting Saturday June 18th, 2011 @9-10am taught by a mom herself, Brenda Freeman.  You must pre-register since space is limited!  Visit our Workshop page or Scheduler for more info.