WHY MORE AND MORE PRO ATHLETES, ENTHUSIASTS, AND NEWBIES TO THE SPORT, ARE TURNING TO MIND-BODY FITNESS TO IMPROVE THEIR GAME.

With springtime just around the corner, golf enthusiasts are anxiously awaiting the warmer weather for their “season” to be in full swing. As a result, golfers are looking for pre-season conditioning options to build strength, increase energy and get in shape for their favorite sport.

Golf demands a delicate balance of mental and physical skill and Pilates enables you to focus on both through mind-body awareness by gaining insight into the inseparable connection between the physical and psychological components of athletic performance. Golfers can take their physical performance to a higher level by training their minds in addition to their bodies.

In the last five years fitness has become a huge part of various athletes’ daily routine. From the NFL to the NHL, athletes of all levels are realizing the benefits of “alternative” methods of exercise to increase power, align the body, and work the ‘core’. Not to mention golf pros such as Tiger Woods and David Duval – two top-dollar stars who are known to incorporate Pilates into their regular training regimen. Elite athletes are still training daily, but the focus on conventional weight training has been complemented with the need to work on balance, flexibility, core stability and mental focus.

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