Jan
21
2008

A Treadmill Program To Help Prepare for Spring

Posted by Double Eagle in Fitness

I’m a huge fan of tying fitness and golf together to improve both my play and my life in general. Flexibility is paramount and strength is important. However, not to be ignored is cardiovascular health. Not only will it increase your endurance on the golf course, but it will also help you lead a healthier and happier life.

I’m thrilled to pass on a cool offer to Life in the Rough readers. Anthony over at Better Golf With Fitness has offered up a free copy of his six-week hill interval treadmill program to help get in better shape for golf. The program is inspired by Marc Calcavecchia’s own hiking program that he uses to get conditioned for competition.

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Normally, the offer is only available to Anthony’s subscribers, but he’s graciously extended that offer to Life in the Rough readers. All you need to do is shoot him an e-mail at Anthony@golffitnessproducts.net with the subject line “Treadmill for Golfers” and he’ll send you a copy of the program.

Better Golf With Fitness and Golf Fitness Products.net are great resources for golf fitness and are two of my favorites.

I’m planning on giving the program a try myself to get in better golf shape. That, plus my normal flexibility and strength training work should have me working like a machine when spring arrives. Well, maybe that’s getting a little ahead of myself, but in six weeks time, I should see real improvement.

Be sure to check with your physician if you’re not sure you can handle the program. For those of us in cold climates, this is the time! I know it will help you (and me).

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There are currently 6 responses to “A Treadmill Program To Help Prepare for Spring”

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    The Happy Rock said:

    Sounds like that will be some interesting cardio to keep you busy. The plan should help keep you on track, and prepare you for walking 18 without noticing.

    Networking gets us a lot of great finds.

    Posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 12:20 am

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    Saturday Golfer said:

    Good luck with your new treadmill program. With all the treadmills in your pictures it looks like you could shoot a music video the links of the one that went viral (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv5zWaTEVkI)

    You should also check out Mike Pederson’s Blog in regards to fitness. (http://www.mikepedersengolf.com/)

    Posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 4:32 am

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    Double Eagle said:

    Happy Rock – That’s what I’m hoping, to not be as tired at the end of a round.

    Saturday Golfer – That’s a pretty neat video that I hadn’t seen. Mike’s website is also one of my favorites for golf fitness information.

    Posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 9:35 am

  4. 4

    Progress Update - January 27, 2008 » Life in the Rough said:

    [...] got a chance yesterday to try out the treadmill plan that I told you about the other day. It was deceptively difficult. That shows how much work I need to do. I did the day one routine and [...]

    Posted on January 27th, 2008 at 12:33 pm

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    treadmill said:

    I am two weeks into the program and I will have to say it is a great addition to a workout. you sometimes forget about the cardio aspect of golf but it certainly helps.

    I also have been avoiding the carts. You forget sometimes how truly big a golf course is until you walk it. That can make for a pretty good workout.

    Posted on April 16th, 2008 at 12:45 pm

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    Motorised Treadmills said:

    Absoloutely!

    Cardio helps in golf, most people do not seem to understand that – as a gym instructor and avid player of golf, I think being fit helps me with my game.

    Thanks for the link, I will have a look at that program and possibly review it.

    Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 2:49 pm

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