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Swimming and Golf
"Hello, just wondering your opinion on swimming.
Do you think it is beneficial as a golf
exercise, or do you think it can provide adverse
affects? Again, just wondering your thoughts."
Don Richards
In my opinion swimming
is an excellent activity for a couple of reasons.
Let me explain to you why. Swimming is a non-weight
bearing form of aerobic training meaning the water
the water acts as buoyancy in relation to your body
weight. Simplified it takes the stress off your
joints during the activity.
For example, jogging
another form of aerobic training puts your knees
under a large amount of stress. I believe (don't
quote me on specifics) every stride jogging when you
foot hits. The knee absorbs two to three times your
body weight of force. Over time that is an extreme
amount to stress on the knee joint. Swimming is
great because you can get the same aerobic benefits
as say jogging without the pounding on the body.
What is the benefit of
aerobic training in relation to golf? It develops a
greater cardio-pulmonary base to support your
athletic endeavors. Additionally, it helps your body
recover more quickly, another benefit for the game
of golf.
The second benefit of
swimming in relation to golf is the muscular
endurance and strength factors associated with it.
Water creates a level of resistance as you swim
through it. Over time this develops higher levels of
strength and endurance within the muscles of your
body. We know that in order to execute the golf
swing correctly and efficiently. Certain levels of
muscular strength and endurance are required. For
this reason swimming has a secondary benefit to the
game of golf outside of aerobic training.
Sincerely,
Sean Cochran
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