Mike Pedersen

A Golf Fitness Trainer Can Benefit Any Level Golfer



Posted: Wednesday, March 08, 2006

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Golf fitness trainer. What does it mean...and can you benefit from hiring one? The tour players have their golf fitness trainer travel with them to every tournament. That is how highly they value a golf fitness trainer. What should you consider when hiring one?

Golf Training Background

How many years has this golf fitness expert worked in this specialty? I’m not talking about “general" fitness training I’m talking about golf specific training. How many golf clients did he or she have or is currently working with? What kind of success did the golf clients achieve? Place a phone call or two and you’ll find out real quick.

Golf Fitness Credentials

I’m not a huge advocate pertaining to certificates on the wall. I believe in the “old school" approach is experience “on the street" in combination with adequate educational support.

At the least, a golf fitness trainer should have a college degree in either exercise physiology or sports training. Beyond that there are more and more golf fitness certifications popping up since it has become a lucrative career.

What I think is equally as important is the golf fitness trainers knowledge of the golf swing and muscles involved from a biomechanical standpoint. All you need to do is ask one of these trainers about golf swing mechanics, and you’ll know in less than 60 seconds if they even have a clue.

Golf Swing Performance

If you are looking to improve your golf swing power, mechanics and consistency…a credible golf fitness trainer can help you achieve these goals much quicker.

Why?

Because a golf fitness trainer will assess your physical limitations and golf swing faults and prescribe a golf strength and flexibility routine to eliminate these limitations and correct your golf swing faults.

Your body dictates your golf outcome! When you address the above concerns with the guidance of a golf fitness trainer, your golf swing will transform. Your body will finally do what you mind has wanted it to do all along!

Golf Exercise Consistency

One very important aspect a golf fitness trainer can bring to the table is adherence to your golf training program. Your consistency with your program will ultimately determine your outcome. Your golf performance will dramatically improve if you are consistent…and will not if you quit early or don’t give your body a chance to improve.

Your golf fitness trainer will be your motivator! Constantly reminding you of the reason to continue. A better golf game! Keeping the “end-goal" in mind makes the journey much easier.

About The Author: Mike Pedersen is an Internationally recognized golf fitness trainer and author. He is Golf Magazines golf performance expert, and founder of several cutting-edge online golf performance membership sites. Take a look at his best selling Golf Fitness SystemFor more golf fitness expert information, go to the site!

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