Inside Tiger Woods’ brutal workout regime which has brought golf legend back again
Tiger Woods might be slowing down when it comes to the number of tournaments he contests but when it comes to his own personal fitness the sporting icon has never been more dedicated. Woods was forced to endure a seven-month lay-off from the PGA Tour after withdrawing from the third round of The Masters at Augusta National in April. He subsequently underwent a subtalar fusion on his right ankle that forced him to miss the majority of the season, including the Open Championship at Hoylake, where he had famously clinched the Claret Jug in 2006.
The 15-time major champion finally returned to action last month at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, before which he revealed that he no longer had pain in his fused ankle, but was feeling it elsewhere in his body.
Woods attributed his eventual return to not only the success of his operation but also the dedicated training regime he has continued to follow that has enabled him to keep competing in the world of elite golf despite the numerous serious injury setbacks he has endured over the years.
His basic routine includes stretching, core training, cardio sessions and weight training. The American will start his day with up to 40 minutes of stretches before his workout even properly starts. This is to improve the range of motion in his joints and make the blood flow in preparation for his exercises.
Flexibility training is also key to a tension-free golf swing, one of the most common causes of injuries in the sport. Once fully stretched, he will focus on core muscles. Not only does this allow him to strike the ball harder, but also helps to prevent further back problems.
