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Lengthen and strengthen for golf

The Centipede/Inchworm Execution: Begin by reaching down and touching the floor in front of you. If you cannot do this effectively with tight hamstrings, you can bend your knees slightly. Walk out like a little kid and get into a…

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Simple way to improve your club head speed

Golfer: “How can I increase my club head speed to improve my golf game?” Peter: “Stand on 1 leg, close your eyes and balance for as long as you can on one leg!” Golfer: “You must be joking!” Not at…

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3 exercises to add to your golf fitness conditioning

1. Mini-Band Arm Raises (shoulder mobility + rotator cuffs flexibility) -Place mini-band around the wrists -Perform front raises -Keep the elbows straight and contract the abs -Keep your head in alignment -do NOT arch your lower back! Hold 2s at…

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4 SIMPLE steps to a better swing!

4 SIMPLE Steps to a Better Golf Swing   Would you like some OOMPH with that swing?   Joe #1: “I really hit that ball! 220 yards!   Joe #2: “Did you see my shot? An EASY 295 yards!”   Joe #1: “Seriously! What makes you so powerful?”   Joe #2: “I practiced the FOUR…

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4 steps to better golf!

4 Steps to a Better Golf Swing   Would you like some OOMPH with that swing?   Joe #1: “I really hit that ball! 220 yards!   Joe #2: “Did you see my shot? An EASY 295 yards!”   Joe #1: “Seriously! What makes you so powerful?”   Joe #2: “I practiced the FOUR crucial…

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CHARITY Golf Warm Up Workshop at our studio!

Jump Start Your Golf Game Join us for our charity golf warm-up workshop: Monday April 27th 2015 at 7:30pm – 8:30pm or Thursday April 30th 2015 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm As certified golf fitness professionals, through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) we will show you how to lower your score before you even step up to the…

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3 video clips with MINI bands to enhance your golf game!

3 MINI Band exercises to improve your golf game (please refer to the accompanying video clips…JUST CLICK ON THE LINKS FOR THE CLIPS) The colour of the MINI bands dictates its tensile strength. In general, the lighter the colour the easier it is. The colours range from yellow to green to blue to black. They…

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Lower cross syndrome and golf do not mix!

LOWER CROSS SYNDROME: [[cml_media_alt id='3358']lower-cross-syndrome[/cml_media_alt]] Over the course of our lifetime, experiencing things like childbirth, past injuries, poor sitting and standing habits, our bodies (fortunately and unfortunately) have the innate ability to adapt. However, these adaptations can lead to postural syndromes that can wreak havoc on our skeletal structures. Add to that, left to right…

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Are you dreaming green?

Dreaming of green Yes, this winter was a harsh one.  And yes, the spring seems THAT far away! Looking forward though, I anticipate a mad rush for the outdoor tennis courts and the driving ranges praying that the drainage systems are working at their most efficient! There is a reason why most sports have an…

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Want a better turn when golfing?

Thoracic Flexion and Rotation: The thoracic spine is made up of 12 vertebrae from below the neck to the upper part of the lower back.  The vertebrae in the thoracic spine are designed to be very mobile in flexion, extension, side flexion, and rotation. However, far too often, we notice that people are very limited…

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