Fitter ways to play golf

I can do something to help golfers. A strong core can increase your drive by 10 metres.

The following exercises will increase rotational strength through the core muscles. Aim for five sets of 20 reps of each, three times a week.

1. Single leg crunches: Lie flat on your back with knees at a 90° angle and shins parallel to the ground (the double table-top position). Lengthen and hover one leg five inches off the ground, then do 10 crunches, swap legs and continue.

2. Russian twist: Lie on your back in double table-top again, keeping knees and heels together. Slowly lower them down to one side (take four seconds) turning your head to the opposite side. Repeat on the other side at the same tempo.

3. 20 heel taps: Lie flat on your back, knees bent, feet flat on the ground, heels close to your bum. Curl and lift head and shoulders off the ground, contracting abdominals. Lengthen arms towards your heels, side bend by reaching towards the ankles one side at a time.

4. Single leg drop: Lie on your back with legs straight in the air. Slowly lower one leg until your lower back wants to lift off the floor. Raise and repeat.

5. Reverse crunches: same position as number four. Raise feet to the ceiling, lifting your bum off the floor, then lower it gently down. Make each movement phase slow and controlled throughout.