FITNESS&
NUTRITION
COACH TREVOR HYPOLITE
Cardio & Your Golf Game
Cardiovascular training can provide great improvements in golfers overall performance in many different ways. For
instance, with long distance cardiovascular training such as running two to five miles, cycling, or swimming, the athlete
is able to increase their aerobic capacity and VO2 max. VO2 max allows the athlete have a higher tolerance of
oxygen intake while preforming an activity. For instance, when walking a golf course, a person with a higher aerobic
capacity will have a much easier time getting through the course with a clear and level head which is not fatigued
and able to consistently preform at the best level they can achieve. However, long distance is not the only benefit of
cardiovascular training. Doing short explosive types of cardiovascular training like sprints, vertical jumps, and even
high interval training programs can also greatly benefit a golfer. Why? Because, with this type of training the golfer is
focusing on creating power and speed. With a consistent amount of training the body will adapt the golfer to increase
power, speed, and stability in the golf swing. I believe this is critical for junior golfers because it allows them to build
strength and muscle in their bodies while they are still developing. Short distance training is safe, effective, and
challenging to help the athletes improve their own personal best each time the get out there.
Here at GGGA we incorporate various types of cardiovascular training programs. For instance, with our “fitness on the
range” program we do our range runs which are about 2 miles a session, while also including our different aerobic
capacity tests like the 1200 yard run test. We not only training our students as golfers but we train them as athletes
too in order to prepare them for the future in the game both here at GGGA and on to their next goal.
RUN FASTER - RUN LONGER WORKOUT
MONDAY
Sprint 20s
Rest 30s
7-10 Rounds
TUESDAY
Run/Jog for
45minutes
or
3-5 Miles
and
Strength
Training
WEDNESDAY
Active Rest
with one of
the following:
Yoga
Walking
Swimming
THURSDAY
Do 2 Rounds:
3min Run
20s Spring
4min Run
25s Sprint
5min Run
15s Sprint
FRIDAY
30 Min Run
AND
Strength
Training