Golf Fitness & Training

Complete fitness programs, nutrition guidance, and injury prevention strategies for peak golf performance

📺 Golf Fitness Videos

Fitness Training Content

Professional golf fitness routines, injury prevention exercises, and performance optimization techniques.

🎥 Featured Fitness Content:

  • • Golf-specific strength training routines
  • • Pre-round warm-up and mobility exercises
  • • Injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques
  • • Nutrition strategies for tournament play
  • • Mental training and focus enhancement

💪 Golf-Specific Workout Programs

Golf-Specific Strength Training

Power, stability, and injury prevention

45-60 minutes

3x per week

Medicine Ball Slam

3 sets × 8-10

Develops explosive power for longer drives

Pallof Press

3 sets × 12 each side

Core stability and rotation control

Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift

3 sets × 10 each leg

Balance and hip stability

Cable Wood Chops

3 sets × 12 each direction

Rotational power and core strength

Turkish Get-Up

2 sets × 5 each side

Full-body coordination and stability

Golf Mobility Routine

Flexibility and range of motion

20-30 minutes

Daily

Cat-Cow Stretch

2 sets × 10-15

Spinal mobility for better rotation

90/90 Hip Stretch

2 sets × 30 sec each

Hip mobility for stable swing base

Thoracic Spine Rotation

2 sets × 10 each side

Upper back rotation for full shoulder turn

Wrist and Forearm Stretches

3 sets × 15 sec hold

Prevents golf-related wrist injuries

Shoulder Cross-Body Stretch

2 sets × 30 sec each

Shoulder flexibility and injury prevention

Pre-Round Warm-Up

Activation and preparation

10-15 minutes

Before every round

Arm Circles

2 sets × 10 each direction

Shoulder warm-up and activation

Leg Swings

2 sets × 10 each direction

Hip mobility and activation

Torso Twists

2 sets × 10 each side

Spinal rotation preparation

Practice Swings

1 sets × 20 progressive

Muscle memory and tempo

Balance Stands

2 sets × 30 seconds each leg

Proprioception and stability

🥗 Golf Nutrition Guide

Pre-Round Nutrition

2-3 hours before

Oatmeal with banana

Complex carbs, potassium

Sustained energy release

Greek yogurt with berries

Protein, antioxidants

Protein and quick energy

Whole grain toast with almond butter

Healthy fats, fiber

Long-lasting energy

Green tea or coffee

Caffeine, antioxidants

Mental alertness

During Round Nutrition

Every 4-6 holes

Banana

Potassium, natural sugars

Quick energy and electrolytes

Trail mix

Healthy fats, protein

Sustained energy

Energy bars

Carbs, protein

Convenient fuel

Water (16-20 oz per hour)

Electrolytes

Hydration and performance

Post-Round Recovery

Within 30 minutes

Chocolate milk

Protein, carbs

Muscle recovery

Grilled chicken with quinoa

Complete protein, complex carbs

Muscle repair

Tart cherry juice

Antioxidants, natural sugars

Reduces inflammation

Mixed vegetables

Vitamins, minerals

Micronutrient replenishment

🛡️ Injury Prevention Guide

Lower Back

Most frequent golf injury (28% of all golf injuries)

Common Causes

  • Poor swing mechanics
  • Lack of core stability
  • Inadequate warm-up
  • Repetitive stress

Prevention Strategies

  • Daily core strengthening exercises
  • Proper swing instruction and mechanics
  • Regular massage and stretching
  • Gradual increase in practice/play volume

Recommended Exercises

  • Plank variations
  • Bird dog
  • Dead bug
  • Glute bridges

Golfer's Elbow

Medial epicondylitis affecting 13% of golfers

Common Causes

  • Overuse and repetition
  • Poor grip pressure
  • Improper swing plane
  • Inadequate strength

Prevention Strategies

  • Proper grip size and pressure
  • Eccentric strengthening exercises
  • Regular equipment checks
  • Swing lessons with PGA professional

Recommended Exercises

  • Wrist curls
  • Eccentric wrist extensions
  • Grip strength exercises
  • Forearm stretches

Shoulder Injuries

Rotator cuff and impingement issues (8% of injuries)

Common Causes

  • Overuse
  • Poor shoulder mechanics
  • Muscle imbalances
  • Lack of flexibility

Prevention Strategies

  • Regular rotator cuff strengthening
  • Proper shoulder sequence in swing
  • Adequate rest between sessions
  • Professional swing analysis

Recommended Exercises

  • External rotations
  • Shoulder blade squeezes
  • Band pull-aparts
  • Wall slides

🏆 Tour Player Fitness Programs

Tiger Woods

High-intensity functional training

Training Focus

  • Explosive power
  • Core stability
  • Injury prevention
  • Mental toughness

Key Exercises

  • Olympic lifts
  • Plyometrics
  • Balance training
  • Flexibility work

Results

15+ major championships, career longevity despite injuries

Rory McIlroy

Athletic performance optimization

Training Focus

  • Rotational power
  • Speed development
  • Cardiovascular fitness
  • Recovery protocols

Key Exercises

  • Medicine ball training
  • Sprint intervals
  • Yoga
  • Massage therapy

Results

Increased driving distance, consistent top-10 finishes

Brooks Koepka

Strength and conditioning focus

Training Focus

  • Maximal strength
  • Power development
  • Body composition
  • Mental resilience

Key Exercises

  • Heavy squats
  • Deadlifts
  • Press variations
  • Conditioning circuits

Results

Multiple major championships, explosive distance gains

🔗 Fitness Resources

Fitness Apps

• Dr. Rose Golf FitnessGolf-specific routines
• 18BIRDIES FitnessIntegrated golf platform
• MyFitnessPalNutrition tracking

📊 Fitness Tracking

Key Metrics to Track

  • • Club head speed (driver and irons)
  • • Flexibility measurements (shoulder turn, hip mobility)
  • • Balance and stability scores
  • • Cardiovascular fitness levels
  • • Core strength assessments
  • • Body composition changes

Progress Indicators

  • • Increased driving distance
  • • Improved stamina during rounds
  • • Reduced injury frequency
  • • Better balance and tempo
  • • Enhanced mental focus