Golf Fitness Training

[DBOL]

Just wondering how many of you out there do regular weight training, and stretching excercises related to the sport?

I've had great success(in golf) with a personal trainer(PT) specifically targeting the appropriate muscles in-engaged during a round of golf. I'm a body-builder as well....so I never used to use a P.T. before(just learned myself)....but as I got too big and bulky the swing suffered a great deal.

[Titleist75]

Hey DBOL...(I've heard that name somewhere before in my early gym days). Anyhow, I do regular weight training myself, mainly for the last 3 years specifically for golf. This is what I try to do:

1. Each exercise is 3 sets, lot's of reps (8-12), with with enough weight that by the end of the 3rd set you are maxed out. I get tempted to over do my arms because they can get big really fast, but big arms are not condusive to a good golf swing unless you are Brett Wetterich.
2. I work on 2 body parts per session with the exeption of legs because they are such a large area to cover. (lots of reps to promote endurance).
3. Cardio, cardio, & more cardio. It helps soooo much.
3. After my cardio (3/4 times a week) I like to go in the aerobics room and use their weight sticks and work on my rotation as well as using the medicine balls, finishing off with stretching (especially the hip flexors & low back).

That's about it...maybe a little body scuplting to look good in those J. Lindeburg clothes might not be such a bad idea as well...lol:cool:

[DBOL]

LOL Just bought 3 belts from J Lindeberg. Do you know where i can get some golf shirts(i need to try them on before i buy them....slim fit).

That's about it...maybe a little body scuplting to look good in those J. Lindeburg clothes might not be such a bad idea as well...lol:cool:[/quote]

[NICK S]

Just wondering how many of you out there do regular weight training, and stretching excercises related to the sport?


I have personally been working with Dr. Davies (www.chirotraining.org (http://www.chirotraining.org)). You can see from his site that he has many strong affiliations with competitive golfers and associations.

[qboss]

This is just another plug for Craig Davies. I went to chiropractic college with him and can say that he's good at what he does. Obviously he's my competition, but then again, I'm more involved in the hockey community.

[abbeypro]

I also highly recommend Dr. Craig Davies. Omar Uresti and I went to see him in the fall a few times. He did a complete physical assessment and helped us understand any imbalances we had in our body. He understands how these imbalances lead to the individual tendencies in your swing. Golfers tend to be quite imbalanced (one side stonger or more flexible than the other). Craig will design an personalized workout to help you strengthen your weak side and increase your flexibility where needed. He is also is a certified ART and chiropractor. If you're serious about being a better golfer and want to become more fit....go see him.

Sean Casey

[willylax]

lol Dbol... what a name... I am going to change mine to umm... winniboy, propman or simply juicy....too funny I love it!

[The Troll]

lol Dbol... what a name... I am going to change mine to umm... winniboy, propman or simply juicy....too funny I love it!

Just not Juicy Fruit....not that there is anything wrong with that. :hush:

WL, I commented on the DBOL name in another thread....good to see someone else got it as well.

[NICK S]

This is just another plug for Craig Davies. I went to chiropractic college with him and can say that he's good at what he does. Obviously he's my competition, but then again, I'm more involved in the hockey community.

I like plugging the best :D . I've seen first hand how he's helped top players in Toronto as seen on his site. This has lead to his involvement with the CJGA, the Junior Golf Academy of Canada (www.jgac.ca (http://www.jgac.ca)), advisor to Stephen Ames, and our elite junior program at Glen Abbey. He has such a great knowledge of the golf swing that it makes for a perfect fit and a reliable source. I can refer my players to anybody to a fitness assessment but when a guy like Dr. Davies can tell me a swing tendency based on weakness and not even see the swing.. that gives ME confidence that he can help my clients.

[DBOL]

WL, I commented on the DBOL name in another thread....good to see someone else got it as well.

LOL trust me boys.....it does more harm than good in the sport of golf!!! You can't mix body-building with golf....just dosen't work. That's why I'm trying to trim down...so I can fit into the EUro clothes.....JL line!!!

[bigbertha]

I have personally been working with Dr. Davies (www.chirotraining.org (http://www.chirotraining.org)). You can see from his site that he has many strong affiliations with competitive golfers and associations.
I think this is designed more for elite atheletes? I am a bogey golfer but would like to get fit with someone with golf specific training in mind. Do they allow average joe's like myself to be a client? Also any recommendations on golf fitness professionals in the Markham/Richmond Hill area?

[NICK S]

I think this is designed more for elite atheletes? I am a bogey golfer but would like to get fit with someone with golf specific training in mind. Do they allow average joe's like myself to be a client? Also any recommendations on golf fitness professionals in the Markham/Richmond Hill area?

Dr. Davies works with golfers of all levels. His first approach is to provide the assessment and if he feels that a full body, basic routine is needed at first, it will be simple workouts and stretches.
I don't know of anyone in that area however if you find a trainer who knows how to provide core strengthening through the use of the stability ball and gears exercises using your own body weight - pilates style - you will definitely benefit. If you're a member at a Gym, look for a pilates class.

[The Troll]

Bigbertha....seriously, look into the Yoga for Dummies or Pilates for Dummies....you'll improve your flexibility and coore strength. I've been a weight lifter since I was a kid but when I started doing yoga the increase in flexibility was amazing.

You should be able to pick these up on amazon.ca for very little....in fact, I think they sell a double pack with both.