Strength Training for Golfers Portland ME
Local resource for strength training for golfers in Portland. Includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to explosive weight training, golf exercise programs, conditioning programs, fitness clubs, strength training, golf trainers, and muscle trainers, as well as advice and content on how to prepare physically for golf.
Anytime Fitness Portland, ME
(207) 878-2008 91 Auburn Street, Unit S
Portland, ME Anytime Fitness Portland, ME (207) 878-2008
91 Auburn Street, Unit S
Portland, ME 04103
Programs & Services 24-hr Operations, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Elliptical Trainers, Free Weights, Parking, Personal Training, Spinning, Stair Climber, Stationary Bikes, Treadmill, Weight Machines
Data Provided By:  Curves Westbrook/Portland ME
26 Bridgton Road
Westbrook, ME Curves Westbrook/Portland ME 26 Bridgton Road
Westbrook, ME 04092
Programs & Services Aerobics, Body Sculpting, Cardio Equipment, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Group Exercise Studio, Gym Classes, Gym Equipment, Gym Sports, Silver Sneakers, Zumba
Data Provided By: Curves Falmouth ME
240 U.S. Route 1, Unit 100
Falmouth, ME Curves Falmouth ME 240 U.S. Route 1, Unit 100
Falmouth, ME 04105
Programs & Services Aerobics, Body Sculpting, Cardio Equipment, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Group Exercise Studio, Gym Classes, Gym Equipment, Gym Sports, Silver Sneakers, Zumba
Data Provided By: Curves Gorham ME
20 Mechanic Street
Gorham, ME Curves Gorham ME 20 Mechanic Street
Gorham, ME 04038
Programs & Services Aerobics, Body Sculpting, Cardio Equipment, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Group Exercise Studio, Gym Classes, Gym Equipment, Gym Sports, Silver Sneakers, Zumba
Data Provided By: Curves Windham ME
824 Roosevelt Trail, Ste. 6
Windham, ME Curves Windham ME 824 Roosevelt Trail, Ste. 6
Windham, ME 04062
Programs & Services Aerobics, Body Sculpting, Cardio Equipment, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Group Exercise Studio, Gym Classes, Gym Equipment, Gym Sports, Silver Sneakers, Zumba
Data Provided By: South Portland Snap Fitness
207-799-0864 747 Broadway
South Portland, ME South Portland Snap Fitness 207-799-0864
747 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
Programs & Services Circuit Training, Elliptical Trainers, Free Weights, Personal Training, Pilates, Stair Climber, Stationary Bikes, Towel Service, Treadmill, Weight Machines
Data Provided By: Jazzercise Westbrook Fitness Center
(207)739-9996 90 Bridge St.
Westbrook, NH Jazzercise Westbrook Fitness Center (207)739-9996
90 Bridge St.
Westbrook, NH 04098
Programs & Services Jazzercise
Data Provided By: Falmouth Snap Fitness
207-899-4473 65 Gray Rd.
Falmouth, ME Falmouth Snap Fitness 207-899-4473
65 Gray Rd.
Falmouth, ME 04105
Programs & Services Circuit Training, Elliptical Trainers, Free Weights, Personal Training, Pilates, Stair Climber, Stationary Bikes, Towel Service, Treadmill, Weight Machines
Data Provided By: Old Orchard Snap Fitness
207-934-6136 2 Cascade Rd.
Old Orchard Beach, ME Old Orchard Snap Fitness 207-934-6136
2 Cascade Rd.
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Programs & Services Circuit Training, Elliptical Trainers, Free Weights, Personal Training, Pilates, Stair Climber, Stationary Bikes, Towel Service, Treadmill, Weight Machines
Data Provided By: Curves Saco ME
3 Eastview Pkwy., Ste. 4, Route One
Saco, ME Curves Saco ME 3 Eastview Pkwy., Ste. 4, Route One
Saco, ME 04072
Programs & Services Aerobics, Body Sculpting, Cardio Equipment, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Group Exercise Studio, Gym Classes, Gym Equipment, Gym Sports, Silver Sneakers, Zumba
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Robert Donatelli PhD PT / Donn Dimond PT,OCS, GolfersMD Health News
Aug 03, 2010
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The athlete is a complicated animal needing to perform at their best at all times. Golf is a very demanding sport that requires strength, power, balance, agility, flexibility, and endurance to perform at your best on the golf course. The type of exercise to achieve the above attributes can be confusing. Many personal trainers often emphasize strength training and flexibility. Others advocate “functional exercises” another confusing term, usually meaning exercises integrating multiple muscles and muscle groups. Most of the time functional exercises for the legs are performed during weight bearing. For example, can you improve your jump height by performing plyometric exercises, explosive weight training or just good old fashion strength training? We completed a pilot study where one group training using plyometrics (jumping exercises against resistance) and the other group strength trained all the muscles in the lower leg that are important to jumping. We found that both groups improved in strength and the ability to jump higher.
All exercises are functional if after exercising there is an improvement in performance. You cannot expect a specific muscle to increase in strength if the muscle is not isolated during an exercise program. This type of isolation is often thought of as non-functional. When muscles co-contract, ( firing at the same time) it is impossible to develop maximum strength of any one of the muscles working together. The ideal exercise program combines isolation and co-contractions of muscle to achieve the best results.
We have been rehabilitating and training athletes for the past 30 combined years. We use many kinds of exercises to rehabilitate and train our athletes. The most important part of designing a program to improve performance is to evaluate the musculoskeletal system to determine the deficits. Once the deficits are identified such as, muscle weakness, poor endurance, and/or lack of explosive power, exercises can be designed to improve those deficits. There are many types of exercises, as mentioned above, plyometrics, explosive weight training, perturbation training, strength training and isokinetics. We use free weights, machine weights, pulleys, balance devices, weighted vests, resistance cords and medicine balls to accomplish our goal of improving performance. The next several issues will focus on the above exercises, defining what, why, and how to incorporate them into a training program. This issue we will start with strength training.
Can strength training improve you game? The answer is YES. It has been demonstrated with research that if we strengthen the appropriate muscle we can increase the club head speed and help to prevent injuries. Weight training was thought to be a remote form of exercises that was designed to create big muscles that caused abnormal movements, which were appropria... | |
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