Golf is a sport that needs you to be fairly fit. If not, you will soon notice that your game will start to be less effective and you will make more and more mistakes as you get tired, especially on the back nine when playing a full round.
The more you can build up your fitness, the more it will impact your game for the better. Remember, a tired golfer is also mentally tired. In this article, we will look at a few tips on how to build up your stamina in an effective manner.
Making sure your muscles are warm to begin with is a definite factor in helping them not to tire too quickly. You should stretch every time you look to swing a club, be it at the driving range and even more importantly, before you hit the course. Stretching is the best way to prevent injury, as your muscles are warm and less likely to get hurt in any way. In terms of what stretching exercises to do, well that is a personal preference at the end of the day. Find something that will work all the muscles that you need to consider for your round, including your legs as you will be doing plenty of walking.
Golf is the only game where you use such a wide variety of muscles at the same time. Just think about it – during your swing, many muscles all over your body come into play, from top to bottom including those found in your shoulders, arms, torso, hips, and legs. So by strengthening these muscles, you can help to improve various aspects of your game, including your swing. Try a specific set of weight exercises in the gym. If you are unsure, ask the instructors to help. They will give you a range of exercises you can perform that will ultimately help you out on the course. Some of these might include wrist curls, seated rows (for your back), squats, pull-ups, and push-ups. Not only will these build your muscle groups but increase your overall fitness level and therefore, your stamina.
Building your stamina is a great way to improve your golf game and the best way to go about this is by following some form of cardio exercise. Many trainers will encourage something that really gets your heart rate up, for instance jogging. That said, jogging is certainly not an exercise for everyone. Other exercises to consider include cycling as well as swimming which will not only improve your stamina but build muscle throughout your body. Oh and forget about using a golf cart out on the course, walking builds stamina as well!
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