Fitness Coach Warns Golfers AGAINT Yoga and Pilates
Author: Rafael Moret
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.
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