Program:
Overall, Golf Fitness is about optimizing physical performance to enhance the golf swing, improve overall game consistency and enjoyment. It's not just about getting stronger or more flexible; it's about getting your body to move better in a way that directly translates to improved performance on the course.
Here are the areas we will be focusing on and why:
1. Flexibility: Golf requires a wide range of motion in the shoulders, hips, and spine. Flexibility exercises help golfers achieve a full swing with proper mechanics and reduce the risk of injury.
2. Strength: Building strength, especially in the core, legs, and upper body, is crucial for generating power and stability throughout the swing. Strengthening exercises improve club control and distance.
3. Balance: Maintaining balance is essential for consistent ball striking and accuracy. Balance training exercises enhance stability, coordination, and control during the swing, leading to more consistent shots.
4. Mobility: Golfers need good mobility in their joints to achieve the optimal swing positions. Mobility exercises focus on increasing the range of motion in key areas such as the hips, thoracic spine, and wrists, allowing for a smoother and more efficient swing.
5. Functional Movements: Golf fitness programs often incorporate exercises that mimic the movements of the golf swing. These functional movements help golfers develop muscle memory and improve the transfer of power from the body to the club.
6. Power Exercises: Power exercises focus on explosive movements that generate speed and force. Example: Medicine ball throws and other dynamic explosive movements. These exercises help develop fast-twitch muscle fibers, which are essential for generating club-head speed.
7. Swing Speed Drills: Specific drills targeting the golf swing can help improve the speed and efficiency of the swing motion. These drills may include overspeed training with tools like the SuperSpeed Golf Training System, which uses lightweight clubs to encourage faster swing speeds. Additionally, incorporating speed-focused drills into your practice routine, such as swinging with maximal effort or using resistance bands, can help increase club-head speed over time.
6. Injury Prevention: A well-rounded golf fitness regimen includes exercises to prevent common golf-related injuries, such as strains, sprains, and overuse injuries. Strengthening weak areas and improving flexibility can help reduce the risk of injury on the course.
CLASSES ARE HELD TWICE EACH WEEK AND ARE 1 HOUR IN LENGTH:
OPTION 1: TUESDAY AND THURSDAYS (12:00 P.M)
DATES: 3/26, 3/28, 4/2, 4/4, 4/9, 4/11, 4/23, 4/25.
OR
OPTION 2: THURSDAY (5:30 P.M) AND SATURDAYS (12:00 P.M)
DATES: 3/28, 3/30, 4/4, 4/6, 4/11, 4/13, 4/20, 4/25
PRICE: $400 ***Minimum 3 people/Maximum 6 people
Sign Up Now: Call Lynn Anderson at 612-867-8628 OR Email at lynntotallydriven@gmail.com
Where: Fitspace: 4906 W 35th Street St Louis Park 55416
Lynn’s Bio:
An accomplished player and certified golf-specific fitness expert, transitioned from golf instruction to focusing on improving body movement. With this shift, she’s seen 100’s of fitness students achieve golf success faster and more affordably than traditional swing methods.
Lynn’s students say…
“Lynn has been a gift to my golf game and general fitness. She helped break through 30 years of bad movement habits in my golf swing. I have gained significant distance and consistency working with Lynn. I am grateful to be Lynn’s student.” Tim W
“Working with Lynn, I realized how a better moving body equals better golf. My handicap has dropped from 15.8 to 11.4 without taking a single swing lesson. Thanks to Lynn, I am enjoying golf again and my body is feeling better than ever!” Molly G
“As a professional golf instructor, I was intrigued by the potential of Lynn's methods, so I brought one of my students for an assessment. After watching Lynn in action, I decided to join in the training with him. The results were incredible, not just in my student's ability to make complex swing changes, but also in my physical well-being. I now highly recommend Lynn to all my students – her expertise will transform your game and your health!” Jennifer H