“Great Body Functionality”

Through the year we’ve looked at different components of physical fitness, like strength, power, flexibility, mobility, stability and balance.  We’ve also discussed different joints and muscle groups of the body and their function.  This month the aim is to put it all...

“Sequencing produces Performance”

Over the course of the year our monthly newsletter articles have addressed certain golf related areas of the body and how they impact the swing and affect performances.  At KeNako we look at improving a player from a holistic point of view and I am personally a firm...

Power in Golf

The game of golf has evolved so much that it is almost unrecognizable when compared to the way it was played thirty years ago. I remember as a young amateur being taught that rhythm, timing and balance were paramount for an effective golf swing, along with decent...

Power

Physical fitness is made up of nine different components: Cardio-vascular Endurance Muscle Endurance Flexibility (muscles and joints involved) Muscle Strength Speed Agility Balance Stability & Alignment (incl. Posture and Core Strength) Coordination Power is the...

Strength & Stability

Many people are of the opinion that strength is a physical attribute that is not needed for a sport like golf.  But in the same breath those people will say that stability is very important.  In order to have stability in the body, one needs strength in your...

The Necessity of Stability

There are two types of sports participants – the competitor and the social player, as much as we may like or dislike this characteristic, it is unfortunately or fortunately built into our DNA and affects our attitude towards the games we play and our interaction with...