[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":20},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-core-training-how-to-measure-progress-in-core-training":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"subtitle":6,"image":7,"imageAlt":8,"category":9,"html":12,"wordCount":13,"prev":14,"next":17},"how-to-measure-progress-in-core-training","How to Measure Progress in Core Training","Track balance, posture, and late-round stability—not just longer plank times.","\u002Fimg\u002Fcore-training\u002Fhow-to-measure-progress-in-core-training_measure-progress-core.png","How to Measure Progress in Core Training illustration",{"slug":10,"title":11},"core-training","Core training","\u003Ch3>Measure what golf can feel\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Progress is not only a longer plank. Look for better balance, less back tightness after walking 18, steadier posture in the downswing, and the ability to swing late in a round without forcing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Useful checkpoints\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Can you hold a side plank evenly on both sides?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Can you rotate without your knees collapsing?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Do you finish swings in balance more often?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Are late-round strikes staying closer to normal?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Putting it in focus\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Core progress in golf should show up as steadier motion, not just harder planks. FocusGolf can help connect the gym to the swing by reviewing tempo, transition, swing speed, and consistency over time from your smartwatch. If a new core routine leaves your motion more balanced late in a session, that’s a better sign than simply feeling sore the next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Keep the feedback honest\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Test every few weeks, not every day. Golf bodies adapt gradually, and the best sign is usually consistency rather than one huge speed jump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",168,{"slug":15,"title":16},"a-weekly-core-training-plan-for-golf-season","A Weekly Core Training Plan for Golf Season",{"slug":18,"title":19},"adapting-core-training-for-juniors-seniors-and-busy-golfers","Adapting Core Training for Juniors, Seniors, and Busy Golfers",1782812354446]