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Anybody have any tips for working out? Is it ok if i work everything out?

I use barbells in the classic glass raising movement and the Bow flex for as many different arm/shoulder/waist exercises that I can come up with that mimics the golf swing.

I'm 56. I use a "health rider". Its a maching that was very popular 10 yrs ago. Works arms, shoulders, lats, back, legs all at the same time using your own body weight. I think it is helping me maintain good strenght and flexibility w/a little cardio thrown in. I also try to do a few pushups and sit ups.

Dont get me wrong, a golf workout is a good idea. But time on the driving range is more important unless you can already stroke it beautifully. Golfing is technique and timing, something most average golfers don't have. So being super flexible or strong wont help much unless the other two are there. IMO.

Respectfully disagree. Technique is a matter of body control over broad time and modal domains, and timing is just the same. Nature punishes the specialist. One can specialize in the golf movements and do just fine but I think its more than evident, thanks to tiger woods, that to reach the pinnacle of golfing performance, fitness MUST come first.


GOLFER21: Check you PM for help from me on this matter.

Roger that and I am after his ranking!

I did a 12 week program last winter on SonicBoomGolf that I found helpful and reasonable. You fill out a response to questions and a tailored exercise program is sent to you. You do not need fancy equipment.

I had to do squat's, lunges, and movements with a weighted medicine ball, and other dynamic movement exercises. It was relatively easy to follow and 3 days a week. You pick your program.

The key I found was increased flexibility, strength, and improved balance. My swing in the spring was the best it has been in years. I wish I had the committment to do these exercises year round.

I think you need to maximize your fitness (physically and mentally) in order to improve your golf swing. I am not sure one has to be in front of the other, but it makes sense to improve yourself physically in order to swing the golf club better.

Andy, (I just browsed their website real quick) are you going to continue the program?

There are some good books out there, too. I like Get Yourself in Golf Shape by Cindy Reid. I don't always have the time and dedication to do the daily workout but try to do the stretched everyday. All you need to do the daily stretches are a club and a rope or towel.

I like the program she sketches out because she explains exactly what the exercises are supposed to do for each part of the swing. There are exercises for the takeaway, the downswing, the follow through, etc. If I recall correctly, there were 7 different parts of the swing that she had exercises for. She organized them all into a 14 day rotation, there are off days and cardio days thrown in to. 14 days is enough that the exercises don't become repetitive, and almost all of them can be done with no or very cheap equipment.

But, there are several other books listed on Amazon, maybe one of them would catch your eye, too.

A big key for a successful golf workout is to emphasize flexibility. You don't want large stiff muscles, you want flexible sinewy muscles for golf. Usually that means doing more reps with less weight rather than a few reps with heavy weights. And not doing the exercises super fast.

Yes. The 12 week program will be one of my x-mas gifts from my relatives.

Living in Chicago, I do not want to start the program too soon (like December), so I will probably start at the latter half of January.