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Pilates for Golfers
Flexibility, motion & movement is what makes golf work
The underlying fault in the golf swing is in the body. Many professional golfers on the PGA Tour take advantage of Pilates for their game. Long, strong, balanced muscle groups are the key to better Rotation, Spine Flexibility, and Trunk Stability and this is what we focus on during our golf sessions. The flow of motion it creates brings ease and power to the golf game.
5 Ways pilates can make you a better golfer
The golf swing tends to overwork some muscles and underwork others, repeating the same movements an average of 100 times during a 4 hour round. These imbalances can cause back, shoulder and other body pains. The elements in Pilates not only better your game, but will help keep your body strong and healthy.
1. Balance for control
Better balance gives you better control over the club and the golf ball. This is where core strength is important. It improves your posture and helps you move with more ease. Musculature balance lengthens and strengthens all your muscle groups in a balanced way giving you better spinal mobility and body control while reducing the chances for injury.
2. Strong abs avoids back strain
When you swing the golf club it is common to overuse the back muscles, which can really strain them. Training your body to use your strong ab muscles to do most of the torque in your golf swing allows you to hit more powerful and accurate shots while helping to protect your back from strain and injury.
3. STRONG GLUTES & HAMSTRINGS boost power
Strengthening these muscles, particularly at their connection points, help you power your swing from the lower body. This allows you to drive the golf ball farther and straighter and avoid overworking the shoulder, hips and back muscles.
4. Shoulder mobility improves performance
Pilates strengthens the shoulder girdle in a balanced way creating more stability to give you more power. It also improves flexibility in your shoulders for a better range of motion. This will provide you with a more fluid swing and able to hit more powerful and accurate shots.
5. Proper rotation prevents back pain
Swinging a club involves a lot of twisting in the back, so the key to a successful drive is proper rotation. Pilates not only strengthens your entire trunk, it increases your spinal flexibility and mobility to give you a greater rotation.
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Pilates purpose is freedom of movement for the greater enjoyment of activity at any age. The precision of correct movements create new physical patterns.