Okay, so I decided to jump in and actually try out what people talk about as the “Tiger Woods exercise” routine. Not gonna lie, I was curious. You hear about his comeback, his fitness, and I thought, hey, what’s he actually doing in the gym?
Getting Started
First thing, I had to figure out what the heck his routine even was. Did some digging around, looked at a few articles, you know, the usual search stuff. Seemed like a lot of focus on core strength, flexibility, and endurance. No surprise there, right? Looked pretty intense on paper, lots of different bits and pieces.
I wasn’t planning on becoming a pro golfer overnight, obviously. Just wanted to see what it felt like, maybe borrow a few ideas for my own workouts. So, I pieced together a simplified version based on what seemed common: some core work, stretching, and maybe some light strength stuff.
The Actual Workout – First Impressions
Alright, day one. I warmed up a bit, just some basic movements to get loose. Then I dove into the core exercises. Planks, side planks, some rotational stuff I saw mentioned. Man, that was humbling. Holding those planks felt way longer than I expected. My abs were definitely feeling it almost immediately.
Then came the flexibility part. Lots of stretches – hamstrings, hips, back. I spend most of my day sitting, so yeah, I’m not exactly Mr. Flexible. It felt good, but also kinda awkward. Felt like I was discovering muscles I didn’t know I had, mostly because they were complaining.
- Started with warm-ups (jogging in place, arm circles).
- Moved to core work (planks, crunches, twists).
- Finished with a bunch of stretching (focused on legs and back).
I skipped any super heavy lifting stuff for now. Wanted to ease into it. The whole thing probably took me about 45 minutes that first time. I was sweating, felt a bit shaky, but kinda energized too.
Sticking With It (Sort Of)
I tried to keep this up for a few weeks. Didn’t manage it every single day, more like 3-4 times a week. Some days I had more energy than others. The core exercises definitely started to feel a little easier. I could hold planks longer without wanting to cry. That felt like progress!
The stretching became less of a struggle and more something I actually looked forward to. My lower back, which usually gives me grief, seemed to appreciate it. Consistency was key, even if it wasn’t perfect consistency. Just doing something regularly made a difference.
What I Reckon Now
So, after giving it a whirl for a bit, what’s the verdict? It’s tough, no doubt. It hits your core hard, and the flexibility focus is real. I can see why it would be beneficial for golf, or really any activity that needs a strong, stable core and good range of motion.
Did it turn me into Tiger? Obviously not. But I did feel a bit stronger through my middle, and definitely noticed I was less stiff, especially in my back and hips. It’s a solid routine, but it takes commitment. It’s not just about lifting heavy weights; it’s about control, stability, and movement quality.
For me, incorporating some of those core exercises and the stretching into my regular routine is something I’ll keep doing. The full-blown thing might be a bit much for the average Joe like me day-in, day-out, but taking bits and pieces? Yeah, definitely worthwhile. It was a good experiment, learned a bit about my own limits and picked up some useful moves.
