Rodale | Get Yourself in Golf Shape: Year-Round Drills for a Strong, Flexible Swing

Transform your golf body with a practical, year‑round regimen

Rodale’s Get Yourself in Golf Shape by Cindy Reid blends golf swing theory with fitness training to help you build a body that supports a repeatable, on‑course swing. This program centers on an 11‑day approach designed to retrain the muscles involved in golf so you can perform the basic motions with less conscious effort and more consistency.

What makes this guide different is its dual focus on movement patterns and real‑world drills. You’ll identify seven fundamental swing positions and practice targeted sequences both on the course and at home, so you can build automatic responsiveness when you address the ball.

The program also teaches you how to reshape your body for golf, with exercises aimed at improving mobility, strength, and balance. Alongside this, you’ll follow stretching routines and range drills that complement your swing and help you maintain a comfortable rhythm through each shot.

What you’ll practice and gain

• Drills that map to the seven core positions of the swing, helping you reproduce the motion with less conscious effort.
• Fitness routines that encourage posture, core control, hip mobility, and shoulder stability tailored for golf movements.
• Stretching routines and range drills you can perform before, during, and after sessions to elevate your flexibility and range of motion.

How the program supports your game

• On‑course applicability: drills you can translate to the tee, fairway, and green for smoother transitions.
• At‑home practicality: workouts that fit into a busy schedule while still targeting golf‑specific strength and mobility.
• Possibility of longer, straighter shots and steadier performance as you train the muscles that drive the swing.

Note: The description emphasizes possibilities and improvements you might see, rather than guarantees. By focusing on consistent practice and body awareness, you can explore what a golf‑shaped body feels like during real play.