Since 2019 Jenny Johnsson has been running GolfRent Sverige AB, that renting out golf equipment. “I love golf and everything that belongs to the sport.” Jenny blogs and writes reviews about golf courses she has played on and is passionate about inspiring others to golf in style.
We have known for a long time that we will benefit from physical and mental exercise, but it is often forgotten. It is an important ingredient in our golf game that has proven to be true by the top golfers and athletes around the world. So, don’t worry, your journey to become a better golfer is just about to begin.
Results
It is easy to think that golf is just a hobby and that it can seem excessive to do weightlifting and yoga exercises if you’re not a professional. But that is going about it the wrong way if you look at it from another perspective, we only have one body and it is going to last a life time. We want to be able to play golf until we are a hundred-years-old, carry our grandchildren or take a bike ride with our teens. Concentration, endurance and strength are important components in golf but also in your every day life. All physical exercises are good for your body, the most important thing is to choose the form of exercise that fits you the best and you will gain results.
VISUALIZING
How many of us haven’t “played” or visualized a round of golf the night before a round/tournament? If you didn’t already know it, that is what mental exercise is all about. By visualizing a perfect shot or round in your mind, you will trick your brain into believing that you’re actually that good. Think positive thoughts and imagine a perfect played round. This will boost your confidence and also make you happier and surer of the choices you make on the course. You will also become a more pleasant player to play with.
Haven’t we all been paired with that one player that starts out by telling you she is not friends with their driver at the moment and then gabbles on about all the latest miss hits she has made. Surprisingly enough she starts out by hitting her driver far off the fairway. Or, that one player that tells you how hot her putter is, and then makes every putt she looks at. You see, it all starts here, you can trick your brain into doing anything you want, so make sure you feed it with positive thoughts. Try it the next time you need to perform whether it is on the golf course or somewhere else.
PHYSICAL STRENGHT
Annika Sörenstam and Tiger Woods are usually the first names that comes to mind when one speaks of golfers with both physical and mental strengths, they were both superior at their game and stayed number one for a very long time. They were both in good physical shape since exercised regularly both cardio and weightlifting.
Everyone can improve their strength and even their technique by doing certain balance, body-weight training or weightlifting exercises. Once you feel that your body is more balanced and stronger your confidence will improve and also prevent you from getting injured
A simple gym at home will do just fine, but today most golf clubs offer a membership at their fitness center, which is great since it gives all the members the opportunity to meet other each other during the off season and exchange ideas about golf and exercise.
Breathing and yoga exercises are also two forms of exercises that will improve your performance and don’t forget to rest. We often forget that we need to recover in order to improve.
GOAL
There are a million things to learn about mental and physical fitness. A healthy life style is an important ingredient in our everyday life so no matter if you’re young, old, female or male, a boy or a girl golf will encourage you to mental, social and physical exercise.
Look at the full spectrum and set a goal that is inspiring, simple, educational and make it fun.
