Pilates for Golf, the Safest Alternative For Golf Fitness
He never formalized any official training program before he died in 1967 at age 87. This resulted in many different versions of his method being taught today. The basis of some new methods still incorporate most of his original mat exercises. It is worth reading
the biography of Joseph Pilates
to gain a better understanding of the Pilates method.
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You may be asking, why should I do pilates for golf? Simply because it is the answer to many golfers swing problems. The focus is on building core strength, improving muscular imbalances, posture, co ordination, strength and flexibility, and increases your breathing capacity. Every golfer needs to improve their core in order to maintain a consistent posture and hit the ball further! Pilates for golf is the best way for you to achieve this. Who does Pilates? Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam have incorporated Pilates into their fitness routines and many other touring Professionals. Besides them... Here is My Story I am your living proof of what Pilates can do for you. In 2003 I experienced soreness and stiffness in my lower back while playing golf. I also had discomfort when I slept. It got so bad that I could barely finish 9 holes without being in total discomfort, and unable to swing properly. Very frustrating for someone who makes a living out of golf. The frightening thought crossed my mind a few times that this was the end of my playing days. In my desperation, I visited a chiropractor, and after 5 sessions over a few weeks had no improvement at all.(With no disrespect to them.) Feeling rather dejected by this time, a friend recommended me to a Pilates instructor. Being sceptical and not knowing what to expect I started seeing her together with my wife every week for an hour, and doing the exercises on my own at home twice a week. I had no idea how pilates for golf was going to help my problem. After 3 months I started to feel the benefits of these wonderful exercises. The stiffness and soreness began to go away, and I could play 18 holes with only a little stiffness after the game. My wife also had severe back pain and joined me after an earlier diagnosis she had with osteoporosis. She has not had any pain again since doing pilates exercises. After about 9 months I had no discomfort at all and felt stronger much stronger in my abdominals, and more flexible than I have felt in a long time. This all contributed to hitting the ball further than I did before. I decided after my initial recovery to continue with Pilates, the best decision I have made for my golf fitness. I would recommend pilates for golf to anyone with or without a back problem. They are definitely the safest exercises you can do if you do have a problem with your back. The exercises may very elementary to you but don't be fooled, they give you a good workout and the more you progress with pilates the harder the exercises become. Go from pilates for golf back to home page
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