CardioGolf® Total Driving Program
Tee off with confidence and precision with the groundbreaking CardioGolf® guide to hitting your driver. Karen Palacios-Jansen, acclaimed golf fitness instructor and founder of CardioGolf®, unveils her expert insights and innovative techniques to help golfers of all levels unlock the full potential of their drives.
In this comprehensive guide, Palacios-Jansen shares her wealth of knowledge garnered from years of experience in both golf instruction and fitness training. Whether you're struggling to find fairways or aiming to add distance to your shots, this guide provides the tools you need to transform your driving game.
Palacios-Jansen begins by demystifying the complexities of the driver swing, breaking down the key components into simple, actionable steps. From mastering the setup and alignment to maximizing clubhead speed and optimizing launch angle, she offers a comprehensive roadmap to achieving success off the tee.
But this guide isn't just about theory—it's a hands-on manual packed with practical drills, exercises, and tips to help you master your driver. Palacios-Jansen shares her signature CardioGolf® exercises designed to improve strength, flexibility, and stability, all of which are essential for a powerful, consistent swing with the driver.
Whether you're looking to eliminate slices, hit towering draws, or simply find more fairways, this guide has you covered. Palacios-Jansen provides a variety of drills and practice routines tailored to address common driver swing flaws and help you develop a repeatable, efficient motion that delivers results.
What sets CardioGolf® apart is its holistic approach to golf improvement. Recognizing that physical fitness is integral to maximizing your driving potential, Palacios-Jansen includes a comprehensive fitness regimen to complement your practice on the range. By enhancing your strength, flexibility, and overall athleticism, you'll not only improve your driving but also elevate your overall game.
Whether you're a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an experienced player seeking to fine-tune your technique, the CardioGolf® guide to hitting your driver is your ultimate resource for driving success. With Karen Palacios-Jansen as your guide, you'll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to unleash the full power of your driver and take your game to new heights.
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1:18 min-Learn the Ball Position for a Driver
For the majority of high-handicap golfers the driver is the most difficult club in the bag to hit because it is the longest club and it has the least amount of loft. It will slice more often than not.
Pros set up with their spine tilted away from target at address, with the ball position more fo...
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11:26-min Straighten and Lengthen Your Drives Routine (030)
For the majority of high-handicap golfers the driver is the most difficult club in the bag to hit because it is the longest club and it has the least amount of loft. It will slice more often than not. To straighten and lengthen your drives there are a few principles that you must follow to make...
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9:59 min Drills and Exercises to Get More Distance (054)
What is Clubhead Speed?
Clubhead Speed is how fast you are moving the head of the golf club just before impact. It is most commonly measured when players are using their driver. The speed of the clubhead determines how far you are able to hit the golf ball.
If you want more distance you need t...
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12-min Routine to Increase Clubhead Speed (047)
What is Clubhead Speed?
Clubhead Speed is how fast you are moving the head of the golf club just before impact. It is most commonly measured when players are using their driver. The speed of the clubhead determines how far you are able to hit the golf ball.
If you want more distance you need to...
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20-min Clubhead Speed Workout featuring Christina Ricci (050)
What is Clubhead Speed?
Clubhead Speed is how fast you are moving the head of the golf club just before impact. It is most commonly measured when players are using their driver. The speed of the clubhead determines how far you are able to hit the golf ball.
If you want more distance you need to...
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8-min Dynamic Pre-Round Round Warm-Up Routine
The point of a warm up is to elevate your heart rate to get your blood flowing to warm muscles so they are loose and supple to make it is easier to swing. You can do this warm-up at your house before your round of golf, if you don’t have a long drive to the golf course or on the driving range. Do...
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3:14-min Daily Golf Affirmations with Inspirational Music (002)
Playing golf at your best is a matter of balancing drive with focus. The game of golf is truly an art that can only be mastered with focus, calmness and persistence.
In addition to practicing the physical aspects of the game, a successful golfer must ultimately hone their skills through the powe...
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1-minute Low and Slow for Better Drives
For the majority of high-handicap golfers the driver is the most difficult club in the bag to hit because it is the longest club and it has the least amount of loft. It will slice more often than not.
For the majority of high-handicap golfers the driver is the most difficult club in the bag to hi... -
Simplify Your Set-Up
Keep your set-up simple. Use the same set-up for your iron and driver. The ball position differs for a driver and irons, but the distance you are to the ball remains the same. Watch the video to see how to simplify your set up.
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Help For Your Driver
For the majority of high-handicap golfers the driver is the most difficult club in the bag to hit because it is the longest club and it has the least amount of loft. It will slice more often than not.
Pros set up with their spine tilted away from target at address, which helps them give the ball...
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28-min Rotation and Power Workout (018)
It is important to do exercises that develop rotational mobility. Firstly, if you lack mobility in that upper spine, there will be restrictions on how far you can turn your torso, therefore limiting your backswing.
Secondly, the lack of mobility in that upper spine will limit the backswing caus...
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5:30 min Weight Distribution in Your Golf Swing
Have you ever wondered why weight distribution is so crucial in your golf swing? Well, the answer is simple: it can make or break your game. Understanding how weight distribution impacts your golf swing is the key to achieving consistency, power, and accuracy on the course.
Here's why weight dis...
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10:36 min-Groove Your Swing for a Fluid Swing (038)
CardioGolf® video series includes drills and exercises to help golfers improve their swing technique and get some exercise at the same time.
Practicing at the range is good, but if you have a swing fault, then instead of improving your swing with more repetitions, you just end up ingraining the ...
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Straighten Out Your Slice
The slice shot (when the ball curves left to right for a right-handed golfer) in golf is one of the most common swing ailments. The slice most commonly occurs when the clubface is open relative to the swing path and/or when the swing follows an “out to in” or “over the top” swing path.
Anti-Sl...
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3-min Grip Fundamentals
The Grip-
To increase clubhead speed you need to have light grip pressure. If your hands are gripping the club too tightly then you won’t be able to swing freely. Tension kills speed. Spend a few minutes today thinking and working on your grip. You can perfect your grip while you watch TV. D...
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17-min Clubhead Speed Basic Workout (006)
What is Clubhead Speed?
Clubhead Speed is how fast you are moving the head of the golf club just before impact. It is most commonly measured when players are using their driver. The speed of the clubhead determines how far you are able to hit the golf ball.
If you want more distance you need to...
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17:20 min Groove Your Swing-Power Exercises (036)
CardioGolf™ video series includes drills and exercises to help golfers improve their swing technique and get some exercise at the same time.
Practicing at the range is good, but if you have a swing fault, then instead of improving your swing with more repetitions, you just end up ingraining the ...
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10:13 min Speed Training (007)
Speed, quickness, and agility decline with age, but are very important for the golf swing. The golf swing starts in a static position, then you have to move dynamically, with speeds of up to 100 mph, while changing direction quickly and torquing muscles and joints in different directions. To pre...
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9-min Maximize Your Golf Lesson with this Warm-Up Routine
Maximize Your Performance with this Pre-Lesson Warm-Up Routine.
Doing a pre-golf lesson warm-up routine offers several benefits that can significantly improve your performance on the golf course. Here are some reasons why warming up before a golf lesson is beneficial:
Improved Muscle Function a...
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19:38 min Groove Your Timing, Tempo and Clubhead Speed (041)
Some of the most overlooked fundamentals in golf are timing and tempo. Timing is the sequencing of your swing and tempo is the pace of your swing. Combining these two fundamentals can help you increase clubbed speed.
Most high-handicappers swing the club back too fast and decelerate on the ...
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12:25-min Timing, Tempo and Clubhead Speed Routine (010)
Some of the most overlooked fundamentals in golf are timing and tempo. Timing is the sequencing of your swing and tempo is the pace of your swing. Combining these two fundamentals can help you increase clubbed speed.
Most high-handicappers swing the club back too fast and decelerate on the ...
