Golf assessment and improvement system
A method and system for remotely assessing the physical fitness of a golfer is disclosed. Preferably, a golfer performs one or more fitness tests to determine his/her physical fitness level. Based on the golfer's performance of each of the one or more fitness tests, a workout regimen may be generated to assist the golfer in improving his/her performance of the one or more fitness tests, as well as his/her golfing performance. It is desirable for the method and system to be remotely accessible using a webpage accessible via a data network. In this manner, a plurality of golfers may have a customized workout regimen designed for them without the expense typically associated with such services.
1 . A golf assessment and improvement method, comprising:
determining the kinematic characteristics of a golfer's golf club swing;
providing a plurality of input information about a golfer, wherein the input information includes a fitness professional's evaluation of a golfer's physical fitness; and
generating a workout regimen based on the kinematic characteristics and the golfer's physical fitness evaluation.
2 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the evaluation of a golfer's physical fitness comprises:
directing a golfer to perform one or more fitness tests;
evaluating the golfer's performance of the one or more fitness tests based on predetermined criteria, wherein the evaluating is performed by a fitness professional; and
generating a first golf fitness handicap based on the fitness professional's evaluation of the golfer's performance.
3 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the generating comprises:
generating a workout regimen for a predetermined evaluation period;
directing the golfer to perform one or more fitness tests after the evaluation period is over;
evaluating the golfer's performance of the one or more fitness tests based on predetermined criteria, wherein the evaluating is performed by a fitness professional;
generating a second golf fitness handicap based on the fitness professional's evaluation of the golfer's performance; and
generating a second workout regimen based on the second golf fitness handicap, wherein the second workout regimen is generated for a predetermined period of time.
4 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the fitness professional can modify the generated workout regimen based on at least one of modality or body part.
5 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the workout regimen includes a plurality of exercises, wherein instructions for each of the plurality of exercises are provided over a data network, and wherein the instructions comprise at least one of audio, video, and text.
6 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the determining the kinematic characteristics of a golfer's club swing is performed by a launch monitor.
7 . The method according to claim 2 , wherein the fitness tests include at least one of a toe touch test, a deep squat test, a seated trunk rotation test, a hip rotation test, a single leg balance test, a pelvic tilt test, a single leg bridge test, a side bridge test, a supine latissimus dorsi test, a reach, roll, lift test, a open book test, and a shoulder rotation 90/90 test.
8 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the workout regimen includes at least one of cardiovascular exercises, weight lifting exercises, stretching exercises, Pilates, meditation, and yoga.
9 . A physical fitness assessment and improvement method, comprising:
directing an athlete to perform at least one fitness exercise, wherein the athlete's performance of the at least one fitness exercise is evaluated by a fitness professional; and
generating a workout regimen directed towards improving the athlete's performance of the at least one fitness exercise, wherein the workout regimen includes a plurality of exercises, and wherein a video demonstration of the one or more exercises is provided over a data network.
10 . The physical fitness assessment and improvement method according to claim 9 , further comprising determining the kinematic characteristics of the athlete's golf club swing.
11 . The physical fitness assessment and improvement method according to claim 9 , wherein the data network comprises at least one of a local area network, wide area network, a private local area network, and a private wide area network.
12 . The physical fitness assessment and improvement method according to claim 9 , wherein the video demonstration is transferred to a portable storage device.
13 . The physical fitness assessment and improvement method according to claim 9 , wherein the fitness professional can modify the generated workout regimen.
14 . The physical fitness assessment and improvement method according to claim 9 , further comprising more than one athlete, wherein a workout regimen can be generated for each of the more than one athletes.
15 . A sports assessment and improvement method, comprising:
using a fitness professional to administer a plurality of fitness tests to one or more athletes; and
generating a workout regimen for each athlete based on a fitness professional's evaluation of the one or more athlete's performance of the plurality of fitness exercises.
16 . The sports assessment and improvement method according to claim 15 , wherein the fitness professional uses a webpage to manage the workout regimen for the one or more athletes.
17 . The sports assessment and improvement method according to claim 16 , wherein the plurality of fitness tests and the workout regimen include instructions, wherein the instructions are transferred to a portable storage device.
18 . The sports assessment and improvement method according to claim 15 , further comprising determining the kinematic characteristics of the athlete's golf club swing.
19 . The sports assessment and improvement method according to claim 15 , wherein the evaluating comprises providing a quantitative evaluation of each of the plurality of athlete's performance.
20 . The sports assessment and improvement method according to claim 17 , wherein the instructions include at least one of a video demonstration, audio instructions, and written instructions provided via the webpage.