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Articles from the World's Leading Golf Fitness Experts

Learn about all aspects of Golf Fitness and elevate your game with articles pertaining to Flexibility, Strength, Power, Injury Prevention, Nutrition, Core Stability, Mental Toughness, Choosing a Trainer, Junior Development, Exercise Programs and Golf Specific Warm Ups.  There are over 165 Golf Fitness articles from 45 authors leading the field in the development of Golf Fitness Training, with more to come. Bill Hartman      Mindi Boysen      Susan Hill        Katherine Roberts       Brian Schiff     Dr. Larry Foster         Deborah Mullen     Michael Anthony     Robert Mottram    Sean Cochran       Lance Gill    David Petersen       Jason Krantz      Troy Anderson William Healy      Kelly Blackburn      Ron Kaspriske         Paul Frediani       Cory Puyear  Pete Draovitch    Wayne Wescott    Chip Beck    Eanna Rushe    Michael Boyle     Gray Cook    Ralph Simpson    Paul Chek    John Izzo    Robert Yang     Brijesh Patel    Julian Reed    Anthony Renna    Mark Verstegen    Ramsay McMaster   Jeff Fields Mike Romatowski     Rafael Moret    Travis Stiegman   Jennifer Scott Sarah Christensen    Dr. Brian Sekula   Rob Pilger   Mike Hansen Golf Fitness Magazine Articles The Virtual Roundtable Articles for Fitness Professionals   Articles and Exercise Sheets from Perform Better

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Bill Hartman, PT, CSCS "Your Golf Fitness Coach"

Listen to Episode 3 of the Better Golf with Fitness Podcast for an interview with Bill Hartman about
his "Golf Fitness Self Assessment" article.

"Golf Fitness Self -Assessment"
"Foundational Strength: Your First Golf Strength Training Program"
"Issues of Timing"
"5 Reasons to Improve Golf-Specific Flexibility"
"Balance and the Golf Swing"
"A Swing to Save Your Back"
"Pilates For Golfers? No Thank You."

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Mindi Boysen (Author of "Synergistic Golf, One Day at a Time")

Check out Episode 9 of the Better Golf with Fitness Podcast for
an Interview with Mindi

"Synergistic Golf"
"It Doesn't Take Much, Part I"
"It Doesn't Take Much, Part II" 
"Pilates"
"Get Your Team Together"

"Lessons Learned from Hale Irwin"
"Relieve Pre-Round Jitters"
"Nutrition Do's & Don'ts For The Sport of Golf"

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David Ostrow (Body Balance for Performance- Golf Fitness Training Programs)

"The Low Back - Injuries in Golf Part 1"
"The Lower Back Anatomy - Low Back Injuries Part 2"
"Low Back Biomechanics - Low Back Injuries Part 3"
"Injury Inducing Swing Faults - Low Back Injuries Part 4"
"Low Back Fixes - Low Back Injuries Part 5"

"Golfers’ Shoulders - Injuries and Pain in Golf Part 1"

"Golfers’ Shoulders - Shoulders in Action Part 2"

"Golfers’ Shoulders - Shoulder Fixes Part 3"

"Golfers’ Shoulders - Injury Inducing Swing Faults Part 4"

 

"Golfers’ Shoulders - Shoulder Biomechanics Part 5"

 

"Golfers’ Shoulders - Shoulder Anatomy Part 6"

 

"Golfers’ Shoulders - Common Injuries Part 7"

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Susan Hill (Founder, FitnessForGolf.com, contributor to "The Fitness Secrets of Championship Golfers", and Lean, Strong & Long)

"The Secret 7 Necessities of Great Golf"
"10 Ways to Increase Energy Instantly with a Golf Performance Diet"
"5 Ways to Make Your Golf Fitness Program More Functional"
"Core Strength for Golf"
"4 Essential Elements of Golf Fitness"

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Mike Romatowski (author of "18 Magic Moves for Golf Conditioning")
"What is a Core?"
"The Truth About Golf Conditioning"
"Realistic Goals for Golf Conditioning, Part 1"
"Realistic Goals for Golf Conditioning, Part II"
"Increasing Hip Strength & Back Mobility"

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Eanna Rushe (founder of BioSport Technologies)

"The Application of Sports Science to the Golf Swing"

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Katherine Roberts (Fitness Expert and Frequent host on The Golf Channel, author of Yoga For Golfers)
"Hard Core Conditioning Series-Part1" "Hard Core Conditioning Series-Part 2" "Hard Core Conditioning Series-Part 3" "Hard Core Conditioning Series-Part 4" "Power Hitters Core Workout- Maximum Core Power" "Power Hitters Core Workout- Maximum Speed" "Power Hitters Core Workout- Explosive Power" "First Tee Stretches" "Take 5 to Stretch"	"Breathing Awareness- In Yoga and Your Golf Swing"  Flexibility Conditioning- Week 1- Warming Up Week 2- Shoulders and Upper Back Week 3- Rotation Equals Power Week 4- Hips Week 5- Lower Body Week 6- Your Foundation and Push Off Power

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Ramsay McMaster ( Get Fit For Golf, Titleist Performance Institute Advisory Board)

"Computer Yips"
"Golfers as Athletes"
"Fit for Golf"

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Robert Yang (Nutrition Consultant for Titleist Performance Institute, Pure Performance Clinic)

Check out Episode 7 of the Better Golf with Fitness Podcast for
an Interview with Mindi

"Hydration on the Course"
"Food Bars on the Course"

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Troy M. Anderson (author of Blue Collar Golfer: Laying the Foundation for Pain Free Performance)

"The 8 Keys to Golf Fitness Success"
"How to Build the Perfect Golf Athlete"
"Bridge Your Way to Better Golf Flexibility"
"A Simple Progression To Better Golf Posture"
"Quick Tip for Increasing Trunk Mobility"
"How To Build a Better Golf Stance"
"Weak Links: Grip Strength"
"Weak Links: Foundational Feet"
"Weak Links: Rounded Shoulders"

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Anthony Renna (GolfFitnessProducts.net, Better Golf with Fitness Blog, Better Golf with Fitness Podcast)

From The "Better Golf with Fitness" Blog

"Want to Hit it Farther?"
"Do Golfers Really Need Fitness?"
"Hey Moron, You're Not John Daly"
"The Ultimate Golf Workout"
"Recovery from Workouts and the Range"
"Not Just Fitness"
"Stand Up Straight, Boy!"
"Common Swing Faults"
"Golfers on the Juice"
"Do You Sway?"
"Swing Faults, Early Extension (Hip Thrust)"
"Swing Faults, Early Extension, Part 2"
"Swing Faults, Early Extension, Part 3- The Core"

Swing Faults- Over the Top
Swing Faults- Over the Top, Part 2
Swing Faults- Over the Top, Part 3
Swing Faults- Over the Top, Part 4

No More Sit-Ups and Crunches
No More Sit Ups and Crunches- Part 2
No More Sit-Ups and Crunches- Part 3
No More Sit-Ups and Crunches- Part 4

Program Design for 2 Day Programs

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Periodically, I send questions out to top golf fitness professionals throughout the country and ask them a question about golf fitness and post the answers on my blog, "Better Golf with Fitness".

"What do you think the most important components of a golf fitness program are?"

"What is the biggest "problem" or barrier when training golfers?"

"We know pro golfers need to be in shape, but why do amateur/recreational
golfers need golf fitness?"

"Here in New York, the golf season is coming to an end for a while.
How does your golf fitness programming change during the off-season"

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Mike Hansen (The Healthy Golfer)

"Taking Stock"

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Check out the Golf Fitness Magazine Article Archive

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Brian Schiff (author of The Ultimate Rotator Cuff Training Guide and The Ultimate Frozen Shoulder Therapy Guide)

"Understanding Pain in the Cuff"

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Larry Foster, M.D., F.A.A.O.S (author of Dr. Divot's Guide to Golf Injuries)

Listen to Episode 2 of the Better Golf with Fitness Podcast for an interview with Dr. Foster about golf injuries and how you can prevent them.

"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Golf"
"Osteoporosis and Golf"
"Attention Lady Golfers: Beware of the Injury Bug!"
"Missing a Two-Foot Putt is NOT the Most Painful Part of Golf!"
"All Hot Golfers Get Warm First"
"Joint Replacement and the Golfer"
"Preventing Injuries During the Golden Years of Golf"
"Conditioning and Preventive Exercises for Golf"

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Deborah Mullen, CSCS (creator of The FitKit for Golf)

"Guidelines for a Healthy Low Back"

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Michael Anthony (Author of "Mental Keys for Golf")

"Take a Lesson from Vijay"
"Experiencing Non-Thinking"
"How to Regroup-Quickly"
"How to Control Your Fear"
"Half Full or Half Empty?"

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Sarah Christensen (Hole in One Pilates)

"Pilates Myths Debunked"
Also, Sarah was featured in the Wall Street Journal Article "Pilates for Putters"

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Robert Mottram (Golf Health & Performance Center, Titleist Performance Inst. Advisory Board Member)

"Golf Conditioning"
"Buy a New Club, Take Another Lesson...or Exercise"
"Your Power Plant- How to Hit a Mile"
"Pull That Golf Swing Into Shape"

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Brijesh Patel, MA, CSCS (from SB Coaches College)

Roll Out! Foam Roll Exercises (the Cheapest Massage You'll Ever Get)

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Dr. John Berardi (Precision Nutrition, Gourmet Nutrition)

"Changing the Rules of Good Nutrition"
"Balancing Out Those Dietary Acids"
"Getting Lean by Revving Up Your Metabolism"
"Making Healthy Eating Work"
"From North American to Nutritious"
"The "Great" Nutrition Debates"
"What's In My Kitchen Part 1: The Fridge"
"What's in My Kitchen Part 2: The Cupboards"
"Why You Need to Eat More Protein"

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Sean Cochran (Fitness Trainer to Phil Mickelson)

"The Woman Golfer and Improving the Short Game"
"How to Improve the Spine Angle in Your Golf Swing"
"Golf Fitness Exercises to Help Your Short Game"
"The Best Golf Fitness Exercises for the Junior Golfer"
"Squaring the Golf Club at Impact, the Rotator Cuff, and Golf Fitness"

"How To Enjoy Golf Without Hurting Your Lower Back"
"Golf Exercises for the Woman Golfer"
"How To Set Up a Golf Fitness Program to Improve Your Golf Game"
"What Should I Know About Biomechanics of the Golf Swing?"
"How to Choose a Golf Fitness Trainer"

"Jet Fuel for Your Golf Swing"
"Becoming an Ageless Golfer"
"Keep Your Golf Swing  in Shape All Year with a Golf Fitness Program"
"Why is the Core Important to Golf?"

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William Healy (Director of Fitness, International Junior Golf Academy)

"The Psychology of Golf"
"The Future of Golf"
"Training the Junior Golfer"
"Junior Development"
"From Junior to College to Professional Golf"

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Ron Kaspriske (featured in Golf Digest, December 2005)
"Golfer's Elbow"

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Paul Frediani (author of "Golf Flex, The Complete Workout")

"Golfing: An Athletic Event or Recreational Pastime?"

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Cory Puyear (Athletico Golf Performance Center, Titleist Perform. Inst. Writer)

"Man vs. Machine"
"Hip to Be Square- Proper Hip Movement During the Downswing"
"The 3 Dimensional Kinetic Link- Your Golf Swing MRI"

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Travis Stiegman, PT  (Houston Golf Links Magazine)

"Open Up Your Shoulder Turn"
"Training Your Core for Rotation"

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David Petersen (CSCS, Golf Fitness Specialist and owner of B.O.S.S Fitness)

"A Simple Fitness Model Guaranteed To Slash Strokes Off Your Golf Game"

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Jason Krantz (founder of Sonic Boom Golf)

"What is the Role of Your CORE in Developing Maximum Golf Swing Speed? Part 1"
"Maximize Golf Swing Speed, Rotational Power and Driver Distance Through Proper Core Training-Part 2"
"Legs: The Foundation for Explosive Driving Power"
"The Four Keys to Maximizing Your Distance"
Dynamic Golf Flexibility Training
Time Effecient Training

Off-Season Power Golf Fitness Analysis
Off-Season Golf Strength/Power Training Guide
Off-Season Static/Dynamic Flexibility Training Guide
Off-Season Core Training Guide

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John Izzo (www.IZZOSTRENGTHtraining.com)

"Superstitions in Sports"
"Five Exercises Everyone Should Be Able To Perform- Part I"
"Five Exercises Everyone Should Be Able To Perform- Part II"

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Lance Gill ( Titleist Performance Institute)

"Focused Cardio"
"Hip to Be Long"
"A Solid Foundation Starts at the Bottom"

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The articles at GolfFitnessProducts.net are for informational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for direct examination and exercise prescription by the appropriate health professional.  It is strongly recommended that you do not perform any exercise program without the consent of your personal physician.