What PGAtour.com says:
PGAtour.com states that “Pilates principles match perfectly with golf and golf exercise.” Professional golfers such as Tiger Woods, Rich Beam, Annika Sorenstam and David Duval all incorporate Pilates into their work-out regimens. Pilates centers on strengthening and stabilizing your core, increasing flexibility, balance and power. Isolating these key components will aid in greater club head speed and a stronger, more balanced center of gravity. The principles of Pilates also aid in the prevention of injuries and decreasing overall pain.
What a Master Trainer says:
“In general, athletes are good at what they do, and since Pilates is often a foreign activity for them, they are forced to think about what they are doing physically and mentally. It’s not like a cyclist doing a Spinning class. Pilates makes athletes get back in touch with their basic training principles and therefore expands on what they already know. The benefits are amazing – increased power, strength and mobility.” --John Garey, owner of John Garey Pilates in Los Angeles and STOTT PILATES Master Instructor Trainer
Understanding how Pilates applies to Golf
*Increased flexibility can improve movement. For example, increased hamstring flexibility can help prevent “topping” the ball.
*Increased stabilization through the core allows better control of the golf swing, especially during the change in tension from address to follow through.
*Increased stabilization of the shoulder girdle will reduce elbow pain and rigidity at impact.
*Improve control of your golf swing while reducing your chance of developing golfer’s elbow.