Author: lesliethomas

Modern golfers should be fully aware that their most important piece of golf equipment is their body. A golf-specific and customized fitness-training program to address physical performance factors is really…

Is Ankle Mobility Really That Important? The foundation of consistency and power in the golf swing starts with body stability. A lack of ankle mobility may lead to swing characteristics…

Work on Controlling Rotation In general, the golf community spends a lot of time talking about increasing body rotation in golf swing, but not controlling rotation.  While having good flexibility…

Lower back pain and stiffness is by far the most common body ailment suffered by golfers of all ages and abilities.  Typically for golfers, lower back pain and stiffness is…

Being able to independently rotate the lower body from the upper body is a critical skill for golfers to have. In other words, as a golfer, you should be able…

Is Ankle Mobility Really That Important? The foundation of consistency and power in the golf swing starts with body stability. A lack of ankle mobility may lead to swing characteristics…

Strength is a key factor in the ability to generate speed and power in golf. When picking strength exercises to use in your fitness routine, focus on multi-joint exercises that…

I’m sure most of you have seen foam rollers at your gym, or you may even own one yourself. a foam roller is a tool for Self-Administered Myofascial Release. This…

Yeah, yeah, yeah… you’ve been told a 1000 times that drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated on the course is important, but do you know why? The Effects of…

The objective of your golf warm-up should be to increase your body temperature and to prepare for the body movements you’ll be performing during the golf swing. This will be best achieved through dynamic…