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Components of Golf Fitness

When trying to interpret fitness testing results, it is important to have an idea of what are the relative importance of specific fitness components. To help in determining what components of fitness, such as speed, endurance, strength etc. are important for golf, I made this rating list, which asked readers to rate the different components of fitness on a scale of one (low) to five (high).

Apart from skill (which would be the most important ability), the relative importance of the physiological parameters listed in this table differ in their contributions to making a champion golfer. A certain amount of aerobic fitness is important to maintain adequate health levels, and to reduce fatigue over long tournaments and busy playing schedules, while strength, power and flexibility are important in adequately performing the golfing stroke.

Results

The higher the rating, the more important people considered that component to achieving success in golf. Looks like everyone thinks you have to be flexible for golf.

Rating Table

component

rating

flexibility

4.0

power

3.8

strength

3.6

aerobic fitness

3.5

agility

3.3

speed

3.2

body size and composition

3.1

anaerobic fitness

2.7

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