#GetGolfFit: Treadmill Intervals for Cardio and Endurance

Treadmill intervals are designed to help you finish your golf round STRONG. Increase cardio and endurance with Elizabeth Carpenter and Jason Witczak!

By Alex Rajaniemi

Some people say golfers aren’t athletes. I’d invite them to to try walking Augusta four straight days in 90-degree weather, hit 280 shots under pressure, then reassess.

Endurance is key in all sports, especially in golf. Have you ever had a career round going through 14 or 15 holes, only to double out for a disappointing finish? You can attribute that to nerves sometimes, but more often than not it’s your body puttering out down the stretch. We’ve got a way to fix that!

The Pinery and The Club at Pradera’s Director of Golf Instruction and Class-A PGA Professional, Jason Witczak, is back with student Elizabeth Carpenter for the latest in our video series, #GetGolfFit!

The fifth installment is all about endurance and cardio. Treadmill jogging intervals are a great, low-stress way to get your heart and legs into shape for those late-round pushes. Not to mention, it’s a workout that doesn’t put too much stress on your joints and muscles so you can do this on those pesky cheat or off-days!

Take note on Elizabeth’s feet in this video. She isn’t leading with the pads of her feet when training, which is typically reserved for short-distance athletes like sprinters. She holds her weight properly balanced, not favoring a side at all and leads heel-to-toe to maintain a good long-distance pace and stride.

As you progress through these intervals, up your intensity from a walking pace to where you can complete the interval session at a full run!

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Treadmill Cardio and Endurance Intervals:

What you’ll need:

• A treadmill (you can find many at virtually any fitness center)
  • If you can’t find a treadmill or the great outdoors are more your style, find a less-than-busy road with plenty of undulation!
• Good, supportive running shoes and plenty of water

How to do it:

• Start at full incline (15 degrees) for two minutes at high intensity
• Drop down to 7.5-degrees for two minutes and medium intensity
• Flatten out to 0-degrees and come to a comfortable two-minute jog at low intensity
• Repeat up to three or more times
  • Finish with a light, 5-minute cool down either on a treadmill or spin bike!

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