Alright, alright, so I decided to give this whole “Tiger Woods Workout” thing a shot. Figured, hey, gotta stay active, right? And if it’s good enough for Tiger, maybe it’ll magically improve my golf swing too (spoiler alert: it didn’t).
First off, finding a solid routine was a mission. There’s a ton of stuff online, some of it legit, some of it… questionable. Ended up piecing together a few different versions, focusing on the core and legs – apparently, that’s where the power comes from. So, I started with the warm-up.
Warm-up: Jumping jacks (ugh, always a struggle), some arm circles, and leg swings. Spent about 5-10 minutes just trying to loosen up. Felt like an old creaky door, to be honest. After that I moved on to the workout.
- Squats: Started with bodyweight squats, trying to get my form right. Did 3 sets of 15 reps. My legs were already complaining.
- Lunges: Forward lunges, alternating legs. Again, 3 sets of 12 reps per leg. These were killer on my balance.
- Plank: Held a plank for as long as I could, aiming for at least 30 seconds. Managed to squeeze out 3 sets, with short breaks in between. My core was burning.
- Russian Twists: Grabbed a light medicine ball and did Russian twists. 3 sets of 20 reps. Tried to keep my core engaged, but it’s tough.
- Glute Bridges: Laying on my back, knees bent, and lifting my hips up. Focused on squeezing my glutes at the top. 3 sets of 15 reps.
I tried to do this workout three times a week. I won’t lie, it was tough. Especially those lunges and planks. I felt pretty sore the first few days, but eventually, my body started to adjust. I even added some light weights to the squats and lunges after a couple of weeks to make things a bit more challenging.
The Results?
Well, I’m not suddenly hitting 300-yard drives or winning any tournaments. But I did notice a few changes. My core felt stronger, and my balance improved slightly. Also, my back wasn’t aching as much after a round of golf. So, it wasn’t a total waste of time.
Would I recommend the “Tiger Woods Workout”? If you’re looking to improve your core strength and overall fitness, then yeah, give it a shot. Just don’t expect to turn into a golfing legend overnight. It takes way more than a few squats to play like Tiger.
And remember to stretch! Stretching after each workout helped a ton with the soreness. I’d hold each stretch for about 30 seconds or so. Overall, it was a fun (and challenging) experience, and I might even keep doing it a few times a month to stay in shape.
