Core muscles, which include the abdominal and back muscles, are essential to the golf swing to create power. Strengthening the core can be done with a simple plank exercise. Plank exercises can be done almost anywhere at any time. Performing core exercises like the ones in this workout on a regular basis can help strengthen muscles to improve golf swing and prevent injury.

Karen, a LPGA Master Professional is a NASM and AFAA Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer and Pilates instructor. She is the former managing editor of Golf Fitness Magazine. Over the years she has instructed hundreds of professional and amateur golfers using her very own unique and effective golf-specific fitness training program. Karen and CardioGolf have been featured in several top golf publications illustrating its success.