Train Well: Pilates for Golfers

Fore! Here are three ways Pilates can improve your golf score:

1 A strong golf swing needs a stable base of support. Side, front and back splits on the Pilates Reformer integrate work of the core muscles, pelvis and lumbar spine and allow for the transference of power to the legs, trunk and arms.

2 Swing power comes from the unified rotation of the truck, hips and legs. Exercises on the reformer can be used to enhance thoracic rotation in sitting, kneeing and standing positions.

3 Impact is the most crucial part of the golf swing. The shoulders, arms and hands transfer the energy from the club into the ball. Pilates helps to build shoulder, elbow and wrist strength to develop strength in the pecs, serratus anterior, rotator cuff muscles and flexors and extensors of the forearm.