The Pilates Method & Golf

“The game of golf requires a mind and body approach. Concentration, strength, flexibility and power are essential. The workload put on the spine and supporting structures is immense, and when the body is out of balance, the risk of injuries intensifies. So logic leads us to conclude that if we work on muscle balance and alignment then we are not just reducing the risk of injury but also improving your game.

Many hours are spent working on improving the swing but problems are often consequence of poor biomechanics. Years of repetitive behaviour will take time to unravel. Practicing the Pilates method regularly will enable you to improve your body awareness and change movement patterns that may be affecting your game... “

 (Pilates & Golf, 2005, by C. Nuala K. Michael,)