GolFIT Carolina is dedicated to helping golfers improve their game. It’s owner, Bob Forman, is a Certified Golf Fitness Instructor and Director of The Golf Fitness Academy at High Point Regional. He holds a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology and certifications through the Titleist Performance Institute and the Flexor motor learning program.
The articles, videos, and other related material presented are intended to help golfers enhance swing mechanics and efficiency, thereby increasing distance, improving playing performance and satisfaction, and preventing/alleviating injury. The information is based on Bob’s 28 years in the fitness industry and his work with golfers of all levels and ages. New information is constantly being added so please take a look around and come back often.
KNEE VALGUS AND THE GOLF SWING, A PRECURSOR TO INJURY?
September 3, 2010
Knee valgus, knock kneed, is a condition that exists when the knees are not aligned properly. It’s characterized by an inward turning of the knee(s) and is more prevalent in women than men.
It’s believed that knee valgus puts much more stress on the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and is responsible for a greater incidence of ACL tears. This misaligned stance can also apply added stress to both the inner and outer part of the knees and increase injury potential to those respective tissues and structures. The lateral movement characteristics of the golf swing, whereby the golfer is loading up on the trail leg during the backswing and then shifting the weight to the target leg during the downswing and follow-through, would appear to increase this potential.article with assessment and exercises
July 25, 2010
Whether you realize it or not, ground and gravitational forces are working on you every time you set up to hit the golf ball. In order to hit good, productive shots you must be physically prepared to accommodate for the terrain and type of lie you're faced with. In this video, a great exercise to strengthen and stabilize the lower body, and to improve balance for all golf shot situations.
THE X-FACTOR
July 2, 2010
To expand on a Rickie Fowler article in Golf Magazine this past May, a golfer needs to have the ability to physically disassociate his upper body from his lower, the X-factor, in order to perform two of the power moves he points out. In this video, a simple assessment to determine your X-factor and a good stretch to help achieve and/or enhance it.
