Golf Fitness for the Off-Season

When winter weather keeps you off the course, take advantage of the opportunity to fine-tune your body for maximum performance. Focusing on golf-specific exercise is a great way to keep you connected to your game during the off season.

One of the most important elements is attitude. A sudden transition from playing regularly to not playing at all can be depressing. Start by keeping yourself occupied and keeping your attitude positive. Fitness training is the way to do it. This is the time to work on your weaknesses and build the stoke for your return to course, better than ever.

Of course the first step in any exercise program is to set a baseline from which you will build, and against which you will measure progress. One way to do this is to hire a local golf fitness trainer. A less expensive route is to take advantage of resources available on the web. While the latter approach will save you some money, it will also cost you some time and require more creativity and resourcefulness on your part. But for those with the motivation and a little bit of web savvy, golf workouts and golf-specific fitness advice are plentiful online.

Once you've gotten your current condition evaluated, you can then identify your most acute weaknesses. For many people these will include flexibility and
core strength. These physical elements are crucial to optimizing your fitness and improving your game. Fortunately, these areas are currently a major focus
of most contemporary fitness approaches.

Consistency is the key to attaining results. If you apply discipline and dedication to your off-season fitness regimen, you will definitely be rewarded when
you return to the range. Believe me, it's truly something to look forward to. And it's that anticipation and optimism that will get you through those winter
months (or maybe only weeks if you're lucky) without suffering from golf withdrawals and the subsequent depression. In fact, for many the new level of
physical and mental fitness attained through a sustained off-season program can be so rewarding that they almost look forward to the winter and the
opportunity to get back at it fresh...almost.

So when winter's cold hand forces you to put those clubs up for the season, don't go into depression. Instead, look at it as a blessing and an opportunity to
improve yourself and your game, so that you can return in the spring, better than ever.