The secret to increasing your golf shot distance is to increase your golf swing speed. It's not just as simple as swinging out of your shoes each time! You need to increase flexibility and strength so you can increase speed and distance every time. Here are 5 simple yoga moves you can do a few times a week to get you there.
Notice that all these moves are about increasing strength and flexibility in the core area. The core is the source of power in the golf swing.
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Yoga Move 1) Standing Forward Fold- This is simply standing with your feet shoulder width apart and bending over at the waist. Bend your knees as much as you need to. Hold for 5 to 10 even breaths.
Yoga Move 2) Seated Twist- Sit on your butt with your feet out in front of you. Bend one leg up to a 90 degree bend and cross it over the other leg. Twist your body in the same direction of the leg that is crossed over. (left leg crossed- twist to the left). Keep your back upright and on the inhale extend upwards, on the exhale twist deeper. 10 breaths.
Yoga Move 3) Boat- Lie on your back and come up to a "V" position with your back straight and your legs either bent or straight. Straight legs will be more advanced. Start with 5 breaths and do 3 sets. Work up to 10 or 20 even breaths.
Yoga Move 4) Superman- Lie on your front with your arms in front of you like Superman. Relax, then on an exhale raise everything upwards off the ground so you are balancing on your stomach muscles. This increases strength all along the back muscles. Increase the number of breaths over time you can hold the position.
Yoga Move 5) Side Bend- Stand up with your feet shoulder distance apart and your arms reaching for the sky. Grip your right wrist with the left hand and bend to the left to stretch the side muscles. Hold for 5 to 10 deep breaths. Repeat on the opposite side.
There are 5 yoga moves that can easily increase your golf swing speed if you just do them on a regular basis. It's also a great idea to just get an at-home yoga DVD to follow for 20 or 30 minutes 3 times a week. You'll be surprised how quickly you can increase your distance with yoga.