A Golfer's Guide to the Treadmill
By
Jason Lee
Illustrations by
Christoph Niemann
November 20, 2008
Backward Walk
Walk backward at 3 to 5 miles per hour for three minutes. Turn around and walk forward for one minute. Repeat three times. This targets the glutes and hamstrings needed for balance.
Side Shuffles
Face sideways and shuffle in a golf posture for 30 seconds in each direction at 3 mph and at a slight incline. Repeat three times. This builds hip and thigh muscles for stability in the swing.
High-Speed Intervals
Run for 30 seconds at 7 mph, then walk for 30 seconds at 3 mph. Repeat 10 times. This builds aero-bic endurance and simulates the start/stop nature of golf.