title: Effects of conditioning on physical fitness and club head speed in mature golfers.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of an 8-wk. conditioning program on selected measures of physical fitness and golf performance for 12 male and 5 female recreational golfers (M age = 52.4 yr., SD = 6.7 yr.). Measurements were made at baseline and following the intervention. The twice-per-week program consisted of strength training, flexibility, and plyometric exercises. Analysis of the pre- and posttest scores showed that conditioning was associated with significant increases in muscular strength, flexibility, and club head speed. Without a control group, the data suggest conditioning may be a worthwhile activity for mature golfers.
authors.affiliation: Wellesley Center, Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: F E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Hetu
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Christie
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Faigenbaum
mesh_terms: D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006055:Golf / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D010809:Physical Fitness