The 18STRONG Podcast

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/191_191__Golf_Untucked__The_Social_Side_of_the_Game___Evan_Kamer_from_Skratch.mp3" title="191: Golf Untucked: The Social Side of the Game" artist="18STRONG: Evan Kamer | Skratch" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Here at 18Strong, we are all about breaking down the body mechanics and physical aspects of golf to the perfect the swing, but sometimes it’s important to put down the scorecards, stop measuring the launch angles, and remember to have fun with the game and reflect on the lighter side of golf. You’ve probably heard me talking about Skratch on the podcast and hopefully have checked out some of the videos and content they have created. They are a social first, digital content business engaging the millennial-minded golf fan with entertaining videos and other content that promotes and highlights the fun side of golf.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/190_190__Dr._Stuart_McGill___The_Back_Mechanic_Talk_Golf.mp3" title="190: The Back Mechanic Talks Golf" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Stuart McGill" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] It's rare that I meet a golfer who doesn’t currently struggle or haven’t struggled in the past with some sort of back pain and discomfort. Athletes, strength coaches, and trainers can all agree that no matter the sport, a healthy back and spine is a crucial component to optimal performance. Our balance, speed, power, mobility, coordination and every other physical requirement for golf are directly linked to good spine health, which is why this week, our special guest is Dr. Stuart McGill.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/189_189__Everything_You_Want_to_Know_About_Superspeed_Golf___Mike_Napoleon__Kyle_Shay.mp3" title="189: Everything You Want to Know About SuperSpeed Golf" artist="18STRONG: Mike Napoleon & Kyle Shay" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] If you’ve been a long time listener of 18Strong, you’ve most likely heard me talk about SuperSpeed Golf and the amazing results both professional and amateur players are seeing in their clubhead speed, distance, and overall mechanics after using the SSG system. The concept of "overspeed training" is unlike your traditional power or strength training, but it also doesn't fall into the category of golf skills training. Today you'll see why the SuperSpeed Golf system is in a completely different category, which is exactly why it is creating results at both the amateur and elite levels.

When it comes down to it, a fitness coach is a dime a dozen right? What do these different specialties matter and why is it so important for a fitness professional to know your game? Does that specialization to your specific sport really make a difference? Whether you are an athlete looking for a strength […]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/187_187_David_MacKenzie.mp3" title="187: Training Your Mental Game" artist="18STRONG: David MacKenzie" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] We’ve been talking a lot about the importance of power, strength, and physical endurance in your golf game, but our guest, David MacKenzie knows that those components only make up a piece of the equation. Applying those physical abilities takes control and mental fortitude, which in themselves, need to be a prt of your training regimen. David MacKenzie is the founder Golf State of Mind, one of the most well-read and highly regarded mental game blogs, and is a highly sought after mental game and performance coach. From amateur to pro, his one-on-one coaching program teaches mental toughness, emotional control, and how to focus on what’s important to maximize their chance of success.

Power. Almost every golfer I have worked with, at one time or another, has asked “how can I hit the ball farther?” or “how can I get more distance?” And in most instances, it leads back to being more powerful. From amateur to professional, power is an integral part of progressing your golf game, which […]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/185_185__Mark_Sweeney___Drain_More_Putts_with_Aimpoint_Golf.mp3" title="185: Drain More Putts with Aimpoint Golf" artist="18STRONG: Mark Sweeney" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Have you ever been watching golf and seen pros like Justin Rose, Adam Scott, and Lydia Ko on the green getting ready to putt and you see them do the same kind of ritual (walking between the ball and the cup, rocking back and forth, closing their eyes, putting two fingers in the air) and then they drain the putt! Today we are talking to Mark Sweeney, the creator of the AimPoint Golf putting system, that over 100 of these touring professionals are using, where he is going to break down exactly what it consists of, how you can use it, and how you can take it into your game. So often when we get to the green, we are trying to get the lay of the land and it can be all over the place but Mark brings his background as a software engineer into the world of golf and helps players be able to strategically read greens.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/184_184__Dr._Kara_Graziano_OLeary___The_Psychology_of_Changing_Your_Behavior__.mp3" title="184: The Psychology of Changing Your Behavior" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Kara Graziano O'Leary" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] When we go out and start a new fitness program, diet, practice program, we are ultimately trying to change our behaviors. This boils down to the habits we create on a daily basis and what we can stick to, which is why I’m excited to have my personal friend Dr. Kara Graziano O’Leary, Ph.D on today. Dr. O'Leary, is a clinical psychologist with a research background in social psychology and neuropsychology and she joins me today to talk about clinically what is working the best and how we can relate her background to what we are seeing in the fitness world and what you are personally experiencing during your trials and tribulations of trying to obtain your goals. We cover everything from the importance of sleep, how to best stack your goals, creating habits, and the idea of “decision fatigue.”

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/183_183__Janet_Alexander___What_to_know_about_Workouts_for_Women..mp3" title="183: What to Know About Workouts for Women" artist="18STRONG | Janet Alexander" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] When it comes to fitness and training tailored to the female athlete, many health professionals are still in dark. If you (like me) think that fitness for golfers is still in its infancy stages, then today's topic is still just in the womb! Janet Alexander is the perfect guest to have on to teach us how the female golfer should be training, how their workouts should be dictated by their body, and how planning their workouts appropriately can dramatically improve the effectiveness in areas such as accelerated fat loss, prevent injury, strength, and power development.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/182_182__Can_Cryotherapy_Lower_Your_Scores____Dr._Melvin_Deese_and_Evan_Hughall.mp3" title="182: Can cryotherapy lower your scores?" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Melvin Deese & Evan Hugall" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Dr. Melvin Deese and Evan Hugall from Imapct Cryotherapy join us this week to discuss the surge of increased use of a relatively new technology (cryosaunas/cryochambers) that has evolved from an age old practice; crypotherapy. In recent years, cryotherapy chambers have been studied and used to help treat issues of inflammation and recovery amongst general population clients and athletes alike.  As of recently, there have been noted very possible benefits of the modality not just for rehabilitative and preventative use, but also for enhanced performance in the training room, sports fields, and yes, most importantly, the golf course.