Hey guys. I have a topic I would like to throw out.

It is obvious that being in good physical shape will help your golf game. I am wondering if anyone has dropped a lot of weight (or added a good amout of muscle strength) after playing "out of shape" disc golf for a few years. If so, how much did it help your game? Could you see the difference in your technique, endurance, mental stamina and on the scorecard?

Throw out a success story (if ya got one)!

I quit running Cross Country for Uni a year before starting to play disc golf. Being out of shape I played very inconsistant disc golf. However from July onwards until I tore a tendon in my knee in October I was in great shape as a result of being forced to eat right first by a co-worker at High Bridge, and then by myself at home... and I noticed a marked improvement in consistancy.

With my knee healed up I'm doing regular low-speed (6:00 to 6:30 per mile pace) running and some work with leg extensions and leg curls now... this is the first time I've done leg work and stamina-work in conjunction with playing disc golf (add 3 days a week of 2-hour Ultimate sessions too). So we'll see how it affects my game once it really kicks in in a few months.

Healthy living? Hmmm, I wouldn't know. Sorry.

since I dropped 60 lbs since last year I feel a lot better. I think that my overall golf D has gone down a little but my accuracy has improved a lot. I have a feeling that the D will come back as I get used to the new form( literaly can not throw the way I used to since I dont have the weight to throw into my shot)

As far as overall score I would say my best rounds are pretty close but my worst games are no where near as bad anymore so my overall scoring spread has tightened up for sure.

I lost 27 pounds in the first 5 months of 2006. It made my footwork much faster and actually messed up my timing! :confused:
Now I have put some of the weight back on (15 pounds) :oand now my drives are fine. :)
However if I had kept the weight off I think my drives would be just as good by now or maybe even better. :mad:

I have never been more out of shape.

I also have never been better at disc golf.


HAHAHAHA

I lost 50 lbs in 2006 and am still losing (slowly) I have put on about 15 lbs of muscle mass and I can tell ya it has made me feel 100% better on the course. It used to be really hard to keep my energy level high throughout an entire round on courses with a lot of elevation change. The faster your body breaks down, the harder it is to keep your mental game focused and in tact.

I have not played that much during the off season but I have worked out 5 days a week. I got in the field on Sunday and threw 65 full-power distance shots. Never got tired and wasn't sore at all the next day. Really great feeling.

I have not seen much effects on my distance but accuracy and consistancy are greatly improved. Maybe I can show it in 2 weeks at Z-Boaz. :)

After taking a couple months off from DG, while still running and lifting weights, I played a round tuesday night. I was throwing a good 15-20' farther than before. I could also notice that I had more spin (especially with Rocs). Work out! It helps.

I lost 50 lbs in 2006 and am still losing (slowly) I have put on about 15 lbs of muscle mass and I can tell ya it has made me feel 100% better on the course.



That's great to hear Danny! Glad you're doing well. Its about time to take that trip to NC!

On a side note. Last November I started a weight loss / strengthening program and have lost 42 pounds and should also be stronger as I increased my sit-ups per session from 20 to 100 and my push ups from 4 to 20. I do more than just these two exercises but these are the two I notice improvement since I always try to increase these reps.

Without my beer belly and 42 pounds less my body is lighter and faster and I have a lot more flexibility (feels like I am a feather when I walk and run-and yes I actually sprint race with my grandkid at times now too - crazy)

I am 44 years old and have officially been measured at throwing 428 feet. I would say I average around 400 feet and have personally measured my longest at over 455. I live in Colorado which I feel does add distance. My best guess is that I lose 30 feet at sea level.

During the weight loss and strengthening I noticed I was not throwing as well but it�s kind of hard to tell sometimes when you are playing with heavy sweatshirts on and in cold weather.

I feel the weight loss has screwed up my timing. I go left / right and rarely seem to be on target. I have tried slowing down and extending my reach back with little success other than when I time it perfectly I seem to get 50+ feet . I used to have audible snap when I throw and that is 99% gone.

Is there a fitness expert that can suggest what I should be focusing on? Should I slow down my xstep more? Should I try to increase my reach back. Should I increase the size of my x steps? Should I focus on slowing down my faster arm to get the snap back??