A smooth, powerful, and efficient golf swing doesn’t just happen at the driving range or during lessons—it’s built on the foundation of a fit, mobile, and well-balanced body.
In our recent Golf Fitness & Swing Mechanics session, we took a deep dive into what it really takes to elevate your swing beyond the basics. Whether you’re trying to improve your sequencing, add distance to your drives, or finally hit those key positions your coach keeps mentioning—your body might be the missing ingredient. Click this link to see the full video of the session!
Why Fitness Matters in Your Swing
The golf swing is a complex movement requiring a mix of flexibility, mobility, strength, and balance. If even one of those elements is lacking, it can throw off your timing, increase injury risk, and stall your progress.
During this session, we explored:
The biomechanics of the golf swing and how your body moves through each phase
The importance of proper sequencing—from backswing to follow-through
Speed training strategies to safely increase clubhead velocity
Self-assessment techniques that help you identify physical limitations before they impact your game
Train Smarter, Not Harder
Golfers walked away with targeted drills, speed-building exercises, and a few fitness prescriptions that can be done without any golf equipment. Each component was tailored to improve mobility, strengthen key muscle groups, and enhance swing efficiency.
Ready to Get Golf Fit?
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start swinging with more power, control, and confidence, check out my Getting Golf Fit page for a more details on the assessments and exercises that will help you to increase your performance. Or better yet, Book Now, a complementary in person assessment with me to evaluate your golf and overall fitness well-being.
And as a bonus, watch Rory McIlroy go through all the positions in the Linear Kinematic Sequence by clicking on this link. It’s quite impressive!!
By Calie Harris-Flores