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Baseball for Golf?

July 19, 2010
By GolfFitPro

Because I have a lot of clients that have problems rotating their hips and getting over to the left side (righty golfers), I have started to incorporate baseball swings to get them to really understand how the hips need to...
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Should We "Train" Kids Under 10?

July 9, 2010
By GolfFitPro

This is an article I wrote about my experience at the Titleist Performance Institute's (TPI) Junior Coach Program. Keep in mind that it was originally written for strength coaches and personal trainers, although I tried to revise it a little...
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Great Warm Up with the TRX

June 15, 2010
By GolfFitPro

Here is a warm up using the TRX at my friend Dewey Nielsen's studio (Impact Performance Training in Portland, Oregon). I love this warm up because it incorporates both upper and lower body movements at the same time. You will...
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Who Need Sugary Sports Drinks? The Natural Electrolytes for Golfers

June 8, 2010
By GolfFitPro

Here is a video from Robert Yang, nutritionist from Titleist Performance Institute. I have seen Robert speak a few times a TPI certifications and Summits. He is always one of the most knowledgeable and informative speakers. Golf takes a long...
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Optimal Shoulder Performance Special Offer Extended!

April 11, 2010
By GolfFitPro

Eric Cressey and Mike Reinold have decided to extend the intro price of $97 for Optimal Shoulder Performance until the end of the day on Wednesday (4/14). So if you train anyone who has a shoulder, you need to get...
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Should You Do Overhead Work?

April 4, 2010
By GolfFitPro

Eric Cressey, talks about why he does not do Overhead Work in Optimal Shoulder Performance. Check Out Optimal Shoulder Performance
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Shoulder Problems?

April 2, 2010
By GolfFitPro

Unless you have been living under a rock, when you say "shoulder performance", Eric Cressey comes to mind. Eric has done everything he could, including injuring his own shoulder (now I think it might have been on purpose, just for...
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Lunge with Rotation

March 25, 2010
By GolfFitPro

Here is a exercise that has become a staple in my golf fitness programming, the Lunge with Rotation. Done right, it combines lower body stability with upper body mobility, imperative for power in the golf swing. 2 things to remember...
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How Pros Get Their Bodies Ready

January 13, 2010
By GolfFitPro

Great article from Wall Street Journal
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Plank Progressions

December 3, 2009
By GolfFitPro

The Plank is a great exercise to develop core stability but like all exercises, we need to progress them. Here are some progressions that you should try once you master the plank.
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