Fit For Golf

Golf coach Erik Barzeski, an expert in swing mechanics and the Gears 3D system, sheds light on the crucial differences between pro and amateur golfers. He discusses pelvic movement and weight distribution, showcasing how essential these elements are for swing dynamics. Barzeski also dives into the importance of hand movements and body rotation, providing insights on improving performance. Creative practice techniques, such as using mirrors and household items, are shared, making golf improvement accessible to everyone.

In this episode professional golfer Raj Ghosh discuses his path to professional golf, how he works on his game, and what he learned from playing in Q schools and the Korn Ferry Tour. 

Can common "swing flaws" like Over The Top and Early Extension be "fixed" in the gym.

Mike discusses potential ways to structure your training in areas where there is year round golf. 

You want to lose fat. You don't want lose muscle mass. Maybe you event want to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time. Is this possible, or likely? This is what we tackle in the episode.

Mike answers questions from listeners and Twitter followers.

Karl Morris, a renowned performance coach to multiple major champions, shares insights on maximizing golf skills through mental and innovative coaching. He discusses the importance of learning from failure and how technology can refine swing techniques. The conversation also delves into mindfulness, emphasizing acceptance of imperfections and the transformative impact of self-reflection on performance. Morris introduces the Mind Caddy app as a resource for golfers to enhance mental awareness and foster a growth-oriented mindset.

What can we do to reduce recovery time?

You can't just enter the gym and load the bar with the heaviest weight you can lift. You must ramp up to your work sets. This will help reduce injury risk and increase strength gains. 

Reasonably quickly after you start strength training, gains start to slow down, and then seemingly stop. This episode will provide you with some knoweldge to help work past these barriers.