Foam rolling will allow your body to move optimally during physical activities such as swinging a golf club, and it should be an important part of every golfers golf fitness plan. This week me and Domenic Pompile from Vado Physical Therapy, will show you key foam rolling moves that every single golfer should be doing.
Read MoreShoulder injuries are among the most common in golfers. Our shoulders are put into very stressful positions due to our body imbalances and daily life activities. With time, this can lead to pain and restrictions in mobility that negatively affect your golf swing by reducing your ability to rotate and get the club back.
Do you want to learn what exercises you can do to eliminate your shoulder pain and regain the mobility of your shoulder? Have you ever wondered why your shoulder pops and cracks when your workout? This week, Scott Miller, MPT from Miller Physical Therapy in Delray Beach, FL is going to be answering all your shoulder related questions.
A lot of the habits and activities that you do on a daily basis could be having catastrophic effects on your golf swing. The following habits create imbalances in your muscles and change the way your body moves. If you are a golfer and you do a lot of the following activities, you should start incorporating some the proposed solutions into your daily routine.
Read MoreIn this week’s video Carolina aka The Fit Golfer Girl will be showing you some of the best upper body exercises that you should start incorporating into your routine. These exercises will help you develop the abilities and mobility necessary for a good golf swing. They will also improve your health, posture, and reduce your risk of injury.
Read MoreToday we are demonstrating an advanced movement to activate the entire body. This exercise will be perfect on those cool winter days on the course when you want to really get the blood moving. The reverse lunge to club rotation incorporates strength, stability and mobility all in one. Give it a try and let us know how you feel. Let's get moving!
Golf warm up stretches are important for an injury free career. Today, Carolina is demonstrating some amazing OLD SCHOOL stretches which will give your hips and glutes a nice awakening. Give them a try before your next round of golf and let us know how you feel! Let's get moving!
In this video Carolina is demonstrating how to properly activate your glutes while also increasing range of motion in the shoulders. Use this as an exercise in the gym or prior to teeing off to help get your body ready to swing.
Keep your glutes contracted throughout the entire movement, while also keeping your abdominals tight to keep your back from arching. While bringing the club overhead, only go as far as you feel comfortable. Your range of motion will improve with time and practice.
Happy golfing!
Chris and Carolina
