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Mat work is a sequence of specific exercises performed on
a mat, without the aid or assistance of any machinery or
equipment. These floor exercises, of graduated difficulty,
are to be executed with precision, along with coordinated
breathing and deep abdominal control. |
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extremely focused workout by itself, the mat work is able
to give you the full benefit of the Pilates- based work.
As a stand-alone program the floor routines can be done in
any place, at any time. |
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Side Kick Kneeling Preparation
Golfers need good balance.
Balance requires stability from the hips
and waist. In Side Kick Kneeling Preparation
the action of lifting the leg to the side
(hip abduction) conditions the muscles surrounding
the hips. When the hip stabilizers are in
good condition the golfer can consistently
maintain proper address posture throughout
the length of the game. Without it, walking
the course becomes a chore and setting up
becomes less and less consistent.
The
oblique muscles in the waist are used to
maintain trunk stability as well as mobility
(trunk rotation). Every golfer appreciates
the role of the obliques in regards to trunk
rotation during the swing; however, little
thought is given to their function as trunk
and pelvic stabilizers during address. |
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