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Step 1
Golf requires conditioning. Aerobic exercises, like biking, hiking, aerobic dance, in-line skating, and running can help you build stamina. So can home exercise equipment, like treadmills, stairsteppers, or skiing machines.
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Step 2
Always warm up at the start of a workup. Good warm-up exercises include a quick walk, a few minutes on the stationary bike, or running in place.
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Step 3
Stretch. Increasing flexibility in any part of your body can benefit your golf game. Pay special attention to your abdominal and lower back muscles. Stretching exercises are a great way to improve flexibility. Remember, stretching should involve a gentle tug, not a painful pull. Try to stretch at least five days per week.
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Step 4
Workout with weights. Use free weights, weight machines, elastic bands, or exercises such as abdominal crunches and push-ups, to build strength.
Try to workout three times a week.Give your muscles time to recover by not working the same muscle group two days in row. -
Step 5
Always end a workout session with a cooldown period -- a series of less strenuous activities that allow you muscles and cardiovascular system to recover. Try another brief walk, or just swing a club for a five to ten minutes — imagining your on the course, ready to translate your improved fitness into lower scores!
