Periodisation enables a player to attain peak performance at the right time avoiding injury.
Periodisation for Golf- Part 2
by David Bracken Physiotherapist and TPI CGFI
What is periodisation and why is it so important to golfers and golf fitness in general?
Periodisation is the cycling of training loads throughout a given time period, e.g. training intensities, volumes, exercises. Part 2 summarises training how to modify your training intensity and also the amount of sets/ reps etc you should be performing to maximise your training program and achieve peak performance. If you would like any more information regarding periodisation please email mail@golfperformanceuk.com. Here at Golf Performance UK we encourage players to undergo a golf musculoskeletal screening prior to taking part in a golf fitness program, the golf fitness professional will then tailor your exercise program towards the dysfunctions found within the screening.
Training Intensity:
Volume- Load x reps, 60lb x 12 reps = 720lbs volume. Increased load and decrease reps = increased intensity.
Load- Amount of resistance, increase resistance = increased intensity.
Duration- Rest between sets, decreased rest = increased intensity.
Frequency- Number of training sessions in a specified time period, increased training sessions = increased intensity.
Must have active rest days.
Non-golfing training activities.
Annual Plan
Annual Plan- 1 year
Macrocycles- 6-12 weeks
Micro-cycles- 1 week
Training unit- 1 day
Set Goals
e.g. Season- Increase driving distance, 6-8 weeks, training sessions identified for each week.
Reps and Sets:
Off-season
·8-10 exercises per workout
·24-34 sets per workout
·3-4x week
·60mins per session
Pre-season
·6-7 exercises per workout
·18-20 sets per workout
·2-3x week
·45-60 mins
In-season
·4-5 exercises per workout
·12-16 sets per workout
·2-3x week
·45 mins
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