Motion on Mainstreet
	A Division of Colorado Center for Physical Therapy
	"Supporting your goal of achieving a healthier, stronger body."
	2329 West Main Street, #107 Littleton, CO 80120
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Pilates for Golf

What does Tiger Woods have that you don't? Yes, he has trophies and international acclaim but he also has a devotion to Pilates. This is the fitness regimen that emphasizes flexibility, posture, balance and coordination, while building strength. All of these attributes can dramatically affect performance in sports such as golf and in particular your golf swing.

Developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s, the Pilates Method was best known for rehabilitating professional dancers. It placed emphasis on core strength, graceful movement, flexibility, posture, and balance.

Currently for golf, tennis and all professional sports, both men and women are signing up for year round Pilates classes or private training sessions. Year round Pilates is recommended because it takes consistent attendance to achieve results. Pilates strengthens the core muscles of the spinal column while teaching efficient breath control. Core spinal stabilization and efficient breath is critical as it serves as the starting point for good athletic posture, graceful movement, and helps direct energy in a way that enables golfers to hit the ball further with better accuracy and less effort. This also helps minimize the chance of injury and improves focus. Pilates addresses all the important muscle groups and also trains them to work better in concert.

Pilates for Golf classes are given privately or in small groups of three. Important to remember is that even though you are working to improve your golf game, you are also improving your overall fitness and mental ability to handle day-to-day activities. Call us today to discuss your needs.