Core exercises to improve your golf swing

Golfers need to focus on technique to see improvement, but two basic components of conditioning can improve your golf swing and reduce your risk of injury. Core strength and flexibility can help to get you those few extra yards as well as help to prevent injury in the future. To increase your core strength try these two exercise.

1. Seated ab twists




2. Swiss ball Russian twists



Flexibility exercises will help to keep the mobility in your back and help with your range of motion. Try these stretches to help improve your flexibility.

1. Toe touch


(Make sure to switch the stretch to both the left and right toe alternating your hands)

2. Lower back stretch


(Make sure to switch the stretch on both the left and right side)

Time to hit the track!

With the weather getting better it is about time to start training at the track again. I'm a big believe in high intensity interval training as I hate doing cardio. The track at most high schools, some elementary school and even parks is a great way to do some intervals. What I usually do is start with 2-3 laps of a nice jogging pace. Once I get to the starting line I will begin with a sprint until I reach the bend in the track. At this point I will walk around the bend till I am facing the next straightaway. Once again I will sprint as fast as I can till I reach the bend. Each time you do one sprint followed by a walk, that is one interval. My usual goal is to complete 8-10 full laps (not including the warm up laps) or until I collapse.

For you beginners I would suggest aiming for 4-5 full laps and increase by 1 lap every week as your runs become easier and faster. Work your way up to your goal and watch the fat melt right off your body.

Now as the weather gets hotter try to hit the track in the early morning or the late evening to make it easier for you to breathe because this is very important. You will be pushing your body hard and you need to make sure you take in fresh cool air to fuel your muscles with oxygen. Give it a try!