Senior Golfers Increase Swing Speed
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Boosting Swing Speed for Senior Golfers
As golfers age, maintaining flexibility becomes a challenge. That's why many golf fitness programs highlight the importance of stretching and enhancing range of motion, especially for senior players. Research shows that golfers aged 55 to 79 can significantly improve their drive distance and overall performance by following a safe and effective conditioning program.
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A recent study has found that senior golfers can greatly benefit from regular core stabilization exercises. Participants in an eight-week program, using tools like foam rollers, stability balls, and resistance bands, increased their club head speed by over 6 mph. This improvement can add more than 17 yards to their drive.
If you're a senior golfer looking to boost your distance and fitness, consider these core stabilization exercises:
Glute Bridge
Purpose: Strengthen the glutes and improve their activation.
Instructions:
1. Lie on your back on the floor.
2. Bend your knees and place a ball or folded towel between them.
3. Place your hands at your sides, lift your toes off the ground, keeping heels down.
4. Engage your abs and glutes, then slowly lift your hips off the ground.
5. Keep your glutes off the ground while performing repetitions.
Ball Bridge
Purpose: Strengthen the lower back and glutes.
Instructions:
1. Lie on your back with your feet on a stability ball.
2. Point your toes toward your shins.
3. Pull your shoulder blades back and down.
4. Raise your glutes until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to feet.
5. Lower your body until your hips nearly touch the ground, then lift again.
Sitting Leg Lift
Purpose: Activate hip flexors and thighs while stabilizing abs and spine.
Instructions:
1. Sit on a Swiss ball with feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Rest your hands on each side of the ball.
3. Tighten your abdominal muscles and keep your spine straight.
4. Lift one leg a few inches off the floor.
5. Alternate legs in a marching motion, maintaining spine stability.
Senior golfers can still achieve great distance by compensating for age-related changes. Focusing on core strength, stabilization, and flexibility will keep you competitive on the course for years to come.
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