Strength and Conditioning for Golfers

begolffit — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:00:40 +0000

Stronger golfers are better golfers. Sound too simplistic? In the absence of Golf-specific training (by Titleist Certified Fitness trainers like myself) and a good swing coach, weight training won’t lower your scores by itself. However, as your golf-specific movements improve, better ball-striking will follow. Here’s where strength pays off – added acceleration through the impact zone. In the extreme sport of world-class Longdrive, you won’t see many of those guys who look like strangers to the gym. I incorporate weight training during the winter months into all of my clients’ programs. Keeping flexible and mobile all at the same time. Don’t neglect your strength!!

New Golf Clubs

begolffit — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:43:42 +0000

Just thought I’d blow off a little steam talking about players who insist that the best use of their golf discretionary income is a new set of clubs. Don’t get me wrong, lots of great technology out there but folks, if your body can’t make the basic, fundamental, functional movements that good ball-striking requires, you are throwing your new golf club money down the drain. Those new clubs won’t make your upper body turn adequately, will not stop your loss of posture because you have no core strength, nor stop you from going over-the-top because your lower body has no role in your swing. And guess what, your local swing pro can’t help you either if your body can’t do the the things he/she is asking you to do during a lesson. Have a Titleist Fitness Professional evaluate your golf body and get some REAL bang for your golf dollar!

Cardio?? For Golf??

begolffit — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:57:45 +0000

Think about your scorecard and the last 3 holes on a blistering hot day. Especially if you’re walking. Anyone who doesn’t think endurance isn’t a factor in golf they’re fooling themselves. Aside from the obvious benefits of cardiovascular health, the better you feel, the better you’ll perform. Don’t ignore cardio, have your Titleist Golf Fitness Instructor design you a program. Give me a call at 262-389-4005 and visit my Facebook page facebook.com/JThompsonGolf.

Torso Rotation

begolffit — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:41:52 +0000

Ever notice how the pros look at the top of the backswing? Their shoulders are at the “12:00 and 6:00″ positions. That puts them in great position to get the golf club where it needs to be without using unnecessary arm adjustments. Many players simply cannot get their torso to rotate that much. That’s where a Titleist Golf Fitness pro can help you. Give me a call!

Free Titleist Golf Fitness Screen

begolffit — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:29:20 +0000

Players, please visit facebook.com/JThompsonGolf and take advantage of my free Titleist Golf Fitness screen, the hallmark of the TPI program. If you struggled this year, maybe it’s time to take a look at your “golf body”, and how it’s capable (or not) of moving the way it needs to move.

NEW GOLF FITNESS FACILITY IN HARTLAND, WI!!

begolffit — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:46:22 +0000

Opening Jan. 15, 2012….at JBJ Golf, 520 Hartbrook Dr., Hartland, WI. Please stay tuned for details of our full-service golf and Golf Fitness Facility offering full Titleist Performance Programs. Or call me at 262-389-5004 for more details.

New Personal Best

Mike — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:10:26 +0000

One of my steady golf fitness clients had me put him through the Tom House Upper Body and Core circuits in the same workout. Gritty!!

Power Golf

Mike — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:15:31 +0000

Like to hit the ball a long way? Check out Peter Kostis doing Konica anaylsis at http://www.youtube.com/user/ldarwldcedc#p/a of Long Drive Champion Jamie Sadlowski’s swing. Note the reference to the lower body.

Tom House Workouts

Mike — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:54:36 +0000

Next up is the House Hip Circuit. I’m curious whether this will be as rigorous for clients as the Upper Body and Core Circuits. We’ll see!

Golf Fitness and “Shoulder Turn”

Mike — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:49:09 +0000

Shoulder turn is a misnomer. Just because you’ve turned your shoulders doesn’t mean you’ve made the proper movement. It’s a TORSO ROTATION. Watch the pros. Think of an imaginary midline running down the center of the body from the neck to the pelvis. It’s the rotation of the entire torso and the upper spine around that imaginary line that gives you the coil and uncoil. In golf fitness we teach the exercises necessary to make this happen.