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1). 10 Ways to Increase Your Energy Instantly with a Golf Performance Diet A golf conditioning program should always be accompanied by a solid golf nutrition plan. In essence, what you eat determines how you play. So, which foods produce champions and which foods hinder play? Let me give you a few hints. It goes without saying that proper nutrition is important for all of us. But, if you are serious about sha... 2). 2005 US Open Winner - What Does It Take? As the 2005 US Open began in Pinehurst, NC, the name Michael Campbell wasn’t being touted as likely to finish first. Michael had attempted in four previous Opens and had not survived the weekend. Fortunately his final round of 1 under 69 gave him the two stroke lead he needed to earn a victory over the top ranked player in the world, Tiger Woods. H... 3). 3 Key Elements to a Golf Specific Fitness Program Many of the top touring professionals know that winning on the tour today takes much more than a great game of golf. It means understanding every aspect of their physical and mental being and what factors influence their performance. Gain a competitive edge in your next round by integrating these three key elements into your current fitness program... 4). 3 Sure Fire Ways to Generate More Power off the Tee Power can be elusive to golfers. Is true power generated through technique, strength or something more? Every golfer wants more power, more distance, more consistency. Here are 3 ways to generate the kind of power you have only dreamed of…until now. 1. Spinal Rotation. Every time you swing the golf club, you rotate around your spine. S... 5). 5 Golf Facts That Will Change Your Game Are you seeing the same decrease in your handicap that reflects your hard work and efforts? Do you consistently fall short on your drives or feel exhausted at the end of 18 holes? Do you carry the disappointment of a missed putt over into the next hole? If you are plagued with problems like these then it is time to give your golf game a boost. Chan... 6). 5 Ways To Make Your Golf Fitness Program More "Functional" Many of the top touring professionals know that winning on the tour today takes much more than a great game of golf. The field is far too competitive to leave any of the key contributing elements to chance. Preparing their bodies for play is a critical component to a golfer’s success under the most competitive conditions. How you struc... 7). Achieve Better Posture and Improve Your Next Round Golfers struggling to improve their performance on the course must typically focus on the fundamentals to get to a more consistent level of play. Often one of the most overlooked areas of play is the postural address or setup position of the swing. Most people are aware of the importance of their setup routine; however, many overlook the less addre... 8). Can the Newer Technology of Golf Clubs Improve Your Score? The newest golf clubs are much more high tech than even a few years ago. It seems easier than ever before to improve your game with a new golf club. The modern golf clubs are more lightweight and have larger sweet spots. They're designed to help you hit more consistent shots, while allowing more room for mistakes. The old blade style (solid club he... 9). Do You Want To Play Par Golf? The key to playing par golf is to focus on more than just golf techniques, and pay attention to your entire body. Fitness is key to any sport, whether you’re running up and down a basketball court, throwing a football or playing the links. Without a proper fitness routine, your body is not going to be able to deliver the results you need. 10). Generating More Power from Hip Rotation - Lessons from Martial Arts One of the important lessons of Martial Arts training is the ability to use hip rotation as a way to generate power and speed for maximum impact. Martial artists know that the hips are where the body's 'center of gravity' is located. It lends balance and stability to every move. The lower body is designed for power- the upper body for ... 11). Golf Drills To Improve Your Game Many people believe that simply getting out on the course and playing as often as they can is practicing their golf game. While playing often does help you improve, to really see improvement you need to perform golf drills that will target very specific components of your game so you can improve them. Just getting out on the course means you could ... 12). Golf Elbow Or Tennis Elbow – The Tell Tale Signs Many athletes suffer from pain in their elbow that is generally attributed to repetitive stress. Golfers and tennis players are susceptible to conditions that are very similar to each other; they are called golf elbow and tennis elbow. Sometimes it may be a little hard to tell the difference between the two conditions. But there are signs that can ... 13). Golf Fitness Helps You Play Your Best Golf Typically you’ll hear a group of golfers all talking about the newest technology and what club or which ball they need to improve their golf game. We all want to believe that the newer golf technology will get us to the next level of play. While there may be some truth to the theory, more emphasis is being placed on fitness for golf. Many players a... 14). Golf Nutrition for Better Scores Many golfers don’t give much thought to the fact that nutrition can play a major role in their golf performance both on and off the course. Good nutritional habits can help you on the golf course both physically and mentally. Meal timing and proper balance of food groups can give you great performance results. Poor food choices can create fatigue, ... 15). Golf Specific Core Exercises Improve Your Drive Distance What if I could give you three important exercises for golf and you were able to hit the ball further than you’ve ever hit it before? What if these exercises could be performed with a minimal investment of time and required no equipment. How about if I made it so simple and convenient you could simply perform them in the evening in the comfort of y... 16). How Do The Golf Pros Train? Before any golfer, pro or otherwise, picks up a club, they look at the capability of their body versus the requirements of the swing. What exactly does this mean? Most of us are aware that golf requires rotation at the hip joints, shoulder joints and spine. So, what if a golfer has a very tight low back or any restrictions... 17). How Fitness Has Changed The Face Of The PGA Tour Professional golfers on the tour today are approaching fitness as they never have before. PGA players look to fitness for many of its benefits. Fitness can improve their game through gains in strength, flexibility, and stamina. They can prevent or minimize injuries. Playing golf is not only a recreation for PGA players, it is their job. Their finan... 18). Hydration Tips for the Golf Course Since golf is a warm weather sport – and often a hot weather sport – ensuring that you are properly hydrated is essential. If you don’t drink enough water, your body is not going to perform as well as it should and your golf game is sure to suffer. Rather than loading up at infrequent golf course drink stations, you are better off drin... 19). Increase Golf Flexibility for Greater Power Flexibility is defined as the available range of motion about a specific joint. The range of motion can be limited by many factors. Some of these factors are nervous system control, muscle constraints, joint constraints, or skin and subcutaneous tissue. Flexibility is considered by many to be one of the most important factors of a suc... 20). Increase your Flexibility with These 3 Key Golf Stretches Why is it a golfer rarely asks for a full 20 minute extensive warm up routine prior to golf, but rather those two or three key stretches guaranteed to yield the best results in the shortest period of time? No matter how hard those in the golf fitness arena try and convince golfer’s to stretch prior to a round of golf, our efforts are o... 21). Increase Your Rotational Strength For A More Powerful Golf Swing Every golfer dreams of a fluid, unhindered golf swing. So why do so few of us actually achieve it? The culprit is usually a weak core and poor posture. You should aim for a healthy 60-degree rotation in your trunk if you want to achieve a free, smooth golf swing. Here are two simple exercises that you can perform to improv... 22). Integrate Dynamic Stretching Into Your Pre-Round Routine Flexibility has been singled out as one of the most important components of the golf swing. Any time you have tight muscles your body responds in restricted movement. So, optimal flexibility becomes the key to freedom of movement in the swing. Any time you can enhance your flexibility, you have the potential to lengthen your golf swing and create g... 23). Is Golf Practice All You Need for Lower Scores? Golf is a very demanding sport, both physically and mentally. Most recreational golfers would love to have a more powerful swing and lower their handicaps. Good instruction from a teaching pro and practice of what you’ve learned can help lower your scores. There is however, more to achieving consistent improvement. It’s great to go to the driving r... 24). It's Not About The Bicep Curl When It Comes To Golf Fitness Training How many of you have read, "It's Not About The Bike" by Lance Armstrong? What we learned about Lance's life is that his mission is all about survival, digging deep from within, honoring your goals and commitments, and following your dreams in spite of the often difficult road to the top. Following an interview I did recently with Annik... 25). Junior Golfers Get An Early Start With Strength Training Strength training for juniors is supported by organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Each of these organizations encourages children's participation in appropriately designed training programs as long as they are co... 26). Learn from the Pros on the LPGA Tour Women who strength train on a regular basis, feel more confident and competent. Just look at some of the more experienced players on the LPGA tour. These women have dedicated their time to becoming physically fit and confident, both on and off the course. Nancy Lopez, Julie Inkster, Annika Sorenstam, and many other women who’ve been o... 27). LPGA Players Build Stronger Bodies Have you ever considered just what it takes to regularly play on the LPGA? The competition is stiff. The stakes are high. The commitment for discipline, dedication and determination is at maximum levels. Consider for a moment, they are playing in front of thousands of people. Every mistake they make can be viewed by all. For many, it’... 28). LPGA Players Gain Respect and Recognition Professional sports for women is an area that’s seen tremendous growth in recent years. Golf is no different. The stage is set for even more opportunity for women in the golf arena. More and more women are proving their ability to compete on the same field as men. From the more experienced players like Annika Sorenstam, to the very young Michelle W... 29). Making Your Program Golf Specific "Golf-Specific" means different things to different people. One of the things I have learned from my education and experience in working with elite trainers and golfers is that in order to improve someone's performance you must know where their strengths and weaknesses currently exist. This is, of course, the real value of assessments. If you look ... 30). Perform Better Golf With These Fitness Tips Everyone wants to be able to perform better golf, and with these three tips you’ll be on your road to becoming a better golfer. Each well-kept secret centers on fitness and ensuring that your body is up to the task of playing an exceptional round of golf. With a high level of fitness – which can be accomplished in just a few short fitn... 31). Periodization Training For Golf The idea of periodization has been around a very long time for athletes at all levels. The concept is simple. If you started with the goal in mind, let's say it was to win the Club Championship or place in the top 3 in your next Amateur event, then you would plan accordingly. Generally, an annual plan is used, although it is not uncomm... 32). Play Better Golf - Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff Many golfers are not aware of the rotator cuff and its function in golf. This group of muscles around the shoulder is crucial to the golf swing. Not surprisingly, the shoulder is one of the areas most often affected by the golf swing. Many golfers fall prey to strain and injury in this area. Since most golfers don’t realize the import... 33). Posture for a Powerful and Consistent Golf Swing Many professional golf instructors refer to golf posture as “spine angle.” If you’ve taken lessons or have spent much time learning proper technique to improve your game, you have most likely heard the phrase many times. Good posture for the golf swing can greatly influence your ability to produce power. Without stability of your posture, a powerfu... 34). Prepare Your Shoulders for Golf The golf swing places high demands on the shoulders. The repetition of the swing also helps to make the shoulder a prime target for strain and injury. Stretching and improving the muscular strength of the shoulder area can do much to not only improve and prevent injury, but it can also improve your golf swing. Repeated motion of the g... 35). Preparing Your Body For Golf While You Travel We all know the temptations of traveling… grabbing a slice of pizza while running to your gate at the airport, an elaborate steak dinner with a client, and being so tired at day’s end that all you want to do is fall into bed. Traveling can often create havoc on regular exercise and golf conditioning. Fitness and good nutrition while on the road can... 36). Quick Golf Tips for Restoring Muscle Imbalances As a golf biomechanic, my focus is on looking for areas of poor flexibility and muscle imbalances which effect the mechanics of the golf swing and create opportunities for the body to break down in injury. Each of these situations presents possibilities for improvement in your swing as well as keeping the body in an injury free state. ... 37). Resort Golf Can Vastly Improve Your Game There is more to a golf vacation than spending your day on the golf course and driving range. The golf course may be the main attraction for various golf resorts around the country, however many also offer fitness centers, spas, and healthy cuisine. The availability of onsite fitness resources, such as workout equipment and aerobics classes, has be... 38). Secret 7 Necessities for Great Golf The game of golf can be difficult when you consider all of the individual elements. Most golfers are overwhelmed with information regarding which tips will benefit their game and which ones won’t. The most important aspects of the golf swing and the game, in general, all revolve around the building of a strong and solid foundation for ... 39). Senior Golfers Increase Swing Speed It is widely known that with increased age comes a decrease in flexibility. This is why so many golf fitness programs emphasize stretching and increasing range of motion for senior golfers. It has also been well documented that senior golfers between the ages of 55 and 79 can increase their drive distance and enhance their overall golf performance ... 40). Shoulder Stretches for Golf Performing shoulder exercises and stretches are important to ensuring that you have a good swing. Stretching the rotator cuff muscles, those found in your shoulders that allow you to move your shoulder in a circular motion, increases flexibility and ensures a more natural and fluid golf swing. Good shoulder stability and strength is vi... 41). Strength Training For Junior Golf Much debate has occurred about kids and strength training. There’s been concern about growth plate damage. There’s been discussion of whether it increases their likelihood of future success or simply places them at increased stress both physically and mentally. Here’s a few notes on the correct way to have a junior golfer build a strong, healthy bo... 42). Strengthen Your Core For Golf Using A Fitness Ball? Some call it a Swiss Ball, some call it a fitness ball, others use the more modern term ‘stability ball.’ Whatever you call it, the stability ball has been used in exercise and rehabilitation for years and has recently been adopted by personal trainers and fitness instructors for use in strength training and muscle development, especially when it c... 43). The Future of Junior Golf In the not too distant past, the game of golf gave the impression it was only for the rich and elite groups of the community. Golf professionals more or less created their skills on their own, without consistent help at an early age. Sheer drive, ambition and a certain level of natural ability were the main keys to become successful. ... 44). The Golf Channel is Thriving The popularity of the Golf Channel has exploded. Amateur golfers are watching more than ever before to get that one special tip that may improve their game. The golf channel has great resources that range anywhere from, working on your swing to successful ways to hit out of a sand trap. Go a little deeper into their online site and you’ll find lots... 45). The Perfect Golf Swing Through Improved Posture And Balance Every golfer is continually in search of that elusive feel of the perfect swing. Books are written on the topic. Instructional videos promising the “secrets of the perfect swing” sell like hotcakes by mail order and on the internet. Everyone everywhere wants to know what they need to do to swing like the pros. The truth is there is no ... 46). The Power Of Your Core and The Golf Swing The golf swing relies upon core strength, endurance and proper engagement in seeking elements of stabilization, control and coordination. Core conditioning is very important for a golfer because all movements in your entire body stem from the strength in this area. Wherever you find a weak core, you find a major source of energy leaks in the golf s... 47). What Does Annika Know About Exercise That You Don’t? Think of your golf game. Visualize connecting with your drive and sinking your putt. Now think of exercise and how it relates to your golf game. Do you do a total body workout several times per week? Do you have a tailored fitness regimen that pays special attention to certain muscle groups? Do you even exercise at all? Annika Sorensta... 48). Women Golfers Have The Drive For Success Watching the tournament rounds of today’s LPGA players is more exciting than ever. Annika Sorenstam continues to dominate women’s golf and shows where finesse, strength and athleticism come together to make way for the future. Is today’s female golfer really that different? You need only look as far as statistics from previous years in... 49). Women Golfers Set New Standards For The LPGA It used to be unusual to turn on the television and catch coverage of an LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) tour, but that’s not so anymore. Women are proving to be quite adept at golf and an exciting sport to watch, and networks and sponsors are catching on that people want to watch these talented women play. Of this season’s 34 women’s t...