GolFIT Carolina

GolFIT Carolina is dedicated to helping golfers play better, healthier golf. It’s author/owner, Bob Forman, is a Certified Golf Fitness Instructor and Director of Golf Fitness Academies in High Point and Kernersville, NC. He holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and certifications through the Titleist Performance Institute and Flexor motor learning program.

The articles, videos, and other related material presented here are intended to help golfers enhance swing mechanics and efficiency, thereby increasing distance, improving playing performance and satisfaction, and preventing/alleviating injury. This information is based on Bob’s 30+ years in the fitness industry and his work with golfers of all ages and levels. New information is constantly being added, so please take a look around and come back often.

T-SPINE MATRIX
^{May 1, 2012}A great dynamic stretch combination that will work to loosen the mid-back (T-spine). As a tight mid-back can impact the lower back and/or neck and shoulders, and cause poor swng mechanics, it is essential to focus on T-spine range of motion. This matrix, when done on a consistent basis, will make a difference. Use it as a warm-up, as well, before a round of golf!

INCREASING RANGE OF MOTION FOR THE SENIOR GOLFER MEANS MORE DISTANCE. . . or getting back the distance they once had
^{April 4, 2012}One of the most common complaints from senior golfers is that they can’t seem to be able to hit the ball as far as they used to. For some, this frustration often leads to less playing time or giving up the game entirely.

If the senior tees are not an option, here is a factor to consider when evaluating your game. Range of motion, or the degree of movement for a particular body part, can play a vital role in your ability to obtain distance on your golf shots.

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FIXING A TOUR PLAYER'S POWER LEAK
^{March 1, 2012}

THE 3 PHASES OF GOLF FITNESS
You’ve got to crawl before you walk and then walk before you run. That goes for your golf fitness program as well. Jumping ahead, like trying to run before you crawl, will more than likely result in ineffective outcomes, while raising the potential for injury.

When progressing through a golf fitness program, it is essential to correct the anatomical deficiencies first (the crawl) before moving into the golf-specific strength and balance phase (the walk), and this all should be done before adding any power exercises (the run) to the routine.

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THE GOLF FITNESS ASSESSMENT

You wouldn’t go on a cross-country trip without mapping out the routes you want to take beforehand. Contractors wouldn’t build a house without first developing a blueprint. So why would you jump into an exercise program to improve your golf game without knowing exactly what areas you need to work on?

The golf fitness assessment IS A MUST if you really want to improve your game. The physical snapshot offers an in-depth look at your anatomical make-up. It exposes the weaker areas, helps to define the workout progression, and offers both you and the golf fitness instructor a solid direction in which you will need to take your golf fitness program.

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