One of the most important factors of golf training is your posture. Incorrect posture will directly influence your alignment which can lead to poor and inconsistent shots. If your body is not properly prepared to address the ball or your body is not correctly positioned, an undesired result will occur. Posture is the foundation for […]

The reverse pivot is one of the most common swing faults among the average golfers. Ideally, you want your weight to shift to your back leg, away from the target, on the backswing to create power. A reverse pivot happens when the weight goes towards the target on the backswing and the weight ends up […]

Crack the Whip to Get Your Swing Moving in the Right Direction By: Dr. Coy Roskosky & Phil Cheetham Recently, a fan favorite has returned to the PGA. After a shortened golf season due to his well documented back pain, Fred Couples has made it back. This guy looks like the Freddie we have always […]

Having over seven years of experience in Personal Training out of several gyms and studios in the Chicago area gives me the credibility to share a few tips as far as what to look for when hiring a Personal Trainer. Obviously your new Trainer should be certified, but please understand that a certification is not […]

Golf Exercises And Tips Archive Things To Consider When Hiring A Golf Fitness Trainer Free Up Your Neck To Get Rid Of Reverse Pivot Improve Your Posture To Improve Your Game The Two Minute Warm Up Learn To Create A Late Release For More Power Strengthen Hips For A Better Weight Shift Focus On Your […]

By: Kelley Ranaudo Glutes are key when it comes to the golf swing. The gluteal muscles (which include three muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus) are essential for power and stability during the golf swing. Many golfers’ glutes can be inhibited, while the hamstrings and/or the lower back try to take over […]

For stretching to be beneficial to your game, you should simulate the golf swing as much as possible. Most teaching professionals cringe when they see golfers put a club behind their shoulders blades and start twisting back and forth. This may feel good, but it has no real benefit. Here’s a stretch to help improve […]

By: Karen Palacios-Jansen GFM Contributor Becoming a great putter takes a tremendous amount of time. You need to practice to develop feel and touch, but the long hours standing in a bent over position can weak havoc on your back, hips and neck. It is common knowledge to warm up and stretch before you play […]

By: Keith Lyford and Mark Tedsen Most people think that the benefits of golf fitness are reserved for maximizing driving power along with preventing or reducing injury and rehabilitation. Few would consider fitness as a means of improving their putting stroke. By defining the specific skills and fundamentals that are required of putting, an exercise […]

If you are like most golfers, you probably own an oversized driver. Titanium and graphite have allowed club manufactures to build larger, lighter and longer drivers with clubheads measuring as much as 460 cubic centimeters. The bigger head and sweet spot allow for more distance and forgiveness. But with a larger clubhead, you will need […]