Fitness & Wellness

Finding Balance

IN THE GOLF SWING

By BCC Personal Coach Ryan Hartsfield, TPI, RYT 200 In the modern game of golf, we often hear how important it is to train the body for power to generate as much clubhead speed as possible. Although power is critical to generating clubhead speed, it is greatly diminished and possibly negated entirely without proper balance throughout the golf swing sequence. Homer Kelley lists balance as the second of three essentials to the perfect golf swing in his book The Golfing Machine.

Homer Kelley’s 3 Essentials to a Perfect Golf Swing

1. A Stationary Head (notice how he does not say “keep your head down”)

2. Balance

3. Rhythm Mr. Kelley goes on to state, “In every athletic activity, success seems to be unquestionably proportional to the player’s sense of balance and force—whether innate or acquired. Off-balance force is notoriously erratic.” In other words, we lose force and consistency in the golf swing without proper balance.

If you struggle with balance in your golf swing, you might experience some of the following issues:

1. The inability to successfully transfer your weight into the lead leg (turning through the golf ball) 2. Hitting the golf ball “thin” (contacting the golf ball with the leading edge of the club) or “fat” (contact with the ground behind the golf ball) 3. Lack of distance even after good contact with the golf ball Balance is such an important aspect of the golf swing that Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) includes a single-leg balance test as one of the 16 points of assessment in the TPI Physical Golf Screen. If you are ready to play more enjoyable golf this year, come see us in the Fitness Center for a TPI Physical Golf Screen. Our TPI-certified Personal Coaches can help you identify and correct areas of weakness in the body through customized exercise and joint golf performance programs with our Golf Professionals. Remember, in order to get better, don’t guess, assess! ◆ For more information on golf fitness training or getting your TPI Physical Golf Screen, contact Ryan Hartsfield at rhartsfield@bcc1898.com.

FAMILY FUN FITNESS

with Personal Coach & Group Exercise Instructor Jessica Taylorson Join Jessica for a 45-minute class the whole family can enjoy! This class will combine bodyweight cardio, core, and strength exercises to get you moving and sweating as a family! Saturday, July 10 Five Farms Pool Complex 9:00am-9:45am $10 per person | Ages 6 & up

Pre-registration is required via the Fitness Calendar (BCC website) or the Calendar (BCC mobile app)

FIT & WELL AT HOME: Glutes & IT Band Stretch

by Reformer Pilates Instructor Kristin Weyant On an exercise mat, lie face up with your knees bent and feet flat. Raise your left foot to the ceiling and grab onto the back of your knee. Then, pull your foot toward your chest, turning the shin to the side, so it is almost perpendicular to your body. Hold the stretch for at least 20 seconds, then repeat on the opposite leg.