Golf and Pilates are a perfect match. The functional strength and length you gain from a regular Pilates practice is the perfect combination for a golfer. Golf and Pilates share many of the same fundamentals such as breathing, centering, fluidity, concentration, and proper body alignment.
Like any sport, you must have a stable body to perform. When you have a stable body, you will move better, and most of all, you’ll be pain-free. Without stability in your body, balance, and coordination are compromised, which affects your swing.
Many golfers – from weekend warriors to the game’s elite like Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam – are now turning to Pilates as an essential training tool that keeps the body in balance and actually improves performance. So, if it's good enough for them......
