Fitness Coach Warns Golfers AGAINST Yoga and Pilates
The resurgence of the so called mind/body exercise regimens such as Yoga and Pilates have filtered their way into many athletes’ training program in the hopes of improving their athletic performance. Rafael Moret, CSCS, sport performance coach and owner of www.MiamiGolfFitness.com , says it may be one of the biggest mistake athlete, especially golfers, could make.
“Golf demands a high degree of dynamic flexibility performed explosively at very high speeds. Activities like Yoga and Pilates don’t address these demands and can even be destructive to the function of the muscles and tendons,” says Moret. “In high speed activities like golf, the tendons function like springs or rubber bands to produce club-head-speed. The slower, more passive flexibility in Yoga and Pilates robs golfers of the elasticity that they need to drive the golf ball to the best of their ability and to conserve energy.” Moret utilizes a 4 step system that includes injury prevention exercises, strength training, golf specific exercises and sport specific stretching designed to help golfers achieve optimal flexibility and improve their on-course performance.
Rafael Moret has been featured on a number of websites world-wide that include interviews outlining his New Miami Golf Fitness Program and original articles covering physical conditioning and preparation for golfers. Rafael has helped golfers of all levels: all over the country improve their golf abilities.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Rafael Moret is a nationally recognized authority on the subject of fitness. His web site, http://www.MiamiGolfFitness.com, provides a wealth of informative articles and resources on everything you'll need to know about golf conditioning.
“Golf demands a high degree of dynamic flexibility performed explosively at very high speeds. Activities like Yoga and Pilates don’t address these demands and can even be destructive to the function of the muscles and tendons,” says Moret. “In high speed activities like golf, the tendons function like springs or rubber bands to produce club-head-speed. The slower, more passive flexibility in Yoga and Pilates robs golfers of the elasticity that they need to drive the golf ball to the best of their ability and to conserve energy.” Moret utilizes a 4 step system that includes injury prevention exercises, strength training, golf specific exercises and sport specific stretching designed to help golfers achieve optimal flexibility and improve their on-course performance.
Rafael Moret has been featured on a number of websites world-wide that include interviews outlining his New Miami Golf Fitness Program and original articles covering physical conditioning and preparation for golfers. Rafael has helped golfers of all levels: all over the country improve their golf abilities.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Rafael Moret is a nationally recognized authority on the subject of fitness. His web site, http://www.MiamiGolfFitness.com, provides a wealth of informative articles and resources on everything you'll need to know about golf conditioning.
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