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Golf is a game of skill, precision, and patience—but it’s also a game that requires strength, flexibility, and balance. Many golfers over 50 find themselves struggling with injuries that limit their ability to play and enjoy the sport. However, the right fitness routine can make all the difference, helping you stay strong, prevent injuries, and even improve your game.
Why Golfers Are Prone to Injury
Swinging a golf club may not seem like an intense physical activity, but the repetitive motion and rotational forces can put significant strain on your body. Common golf-related injuries include lower back pain, shoulder strain, elbow tendonitis (golfer’s elbow), and knee pain.
Many of these injuries stem from:
Poor flexibility and mobility
Weak core and stabilizing muscles
Muscle imbalances
Overuse and improper swing mechanics
The good news? A well-structured fitness routine can address these issues, keeping you on the course longer and improving your performance.
How Fitness Can Improve Your Golf Game
A proper golf fitness program isn’t just about lifting weights—it’s about building a strong, flexible, and resilient body that can handle the demands of the game. Here’s how training can help:
✅ Increase Power & Distance – Strengthening key muscle groups, especially your core, legs, and upper body, can add more power to your swing, helping you drive the ball farther with less effort.
✅ Enhance Flexibility & Mobility – A more flexible body means a better range of motion, which leads to a smoother, more efficient swing.
✅ Improve Balance & Stability – A strong foundation helps you maintain control through every phase of your swing, reducing the risk of compensatory movements that can lead to injury.
✅ Reduce Pain & Prevent Injury – Strengthening muscles and improving joint stability can prevent common golf injuries and keep nagging pain at bay.
✅ Boost Endurance – Walking the course and playing multiple rounds requires stamina. A solid fitness routine can help you maintain energy and focus throughout the game.
Get Golf-Ready with Still Got It Fitness
At Still Got It Fitness, we specialize in helping people over 50 stay strong, mobile, and pain-free. Our personalized training programs focus on improving strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance—all essential for a consistent, powerful golf game.
Don’t let injuries keep you from the sport you love! Whether you're recovering from an old injury or looking to prevent new ones, we can help you build a body that supports your game for years to come.
Ready to level up your golf fitness? Book a consultation today and see if our programs are the right fit for you!
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We are South Bay's #1 personal training studio for those over 50 who want to get out of pain and live better. Our programs are designed to improve quality of life so that you can continue to enjoy the activities you love. Since 2016 we have been serving the South Bay area with members coming from Lomita, Torrance, Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Redondo Beach, and San Pedro.
Still Got It Fitness
2173 Lomita Blvd.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 294-1104
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