Your body has all the answers and it knows what to do, it's very similar to a golf club in that respect. The issue with our bodies (the way they function) and our golf swings is that we get in our own way. We do things that create bad habits. I have now been for …
Search for the cause not the result!
The acute pain in my left shoulder has gone. I went to see someone this week that works with Muscle Activation Technique (MAT). For about 3 or 4 weeks I have had a niggling pain in my left shoulder. It wasn't bad but just wasn't getting any better. Following my wasted trip to the Doctor …
Don’t bother a Doctor with a movement issue!
I went to the Doctors today. I have an issue with my shoulder. This is not why I went to the Doctor. I had to get a form signed to say that I was fit to climb Mount Kilimanjaro next year. That is a separate blog altogether......and yes, alcohol was involved in the decision making …
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Time to think about Winter training
Now is the perfect time to think about how you can improve your golf next year. Golfing fitness is definitely something to think about. Here are some ideas that may help you put together a golfing fitness routine: Phase i: Phase ii: Phase iii: Balance through strength and improved ranged of motion should be a …
“I want to hit the ball further”
"I want to hit the ball further" is something I hear all the time from people that come to see me for help with their game. Hitting the ball from the centre of the club face with a path through the ball that allows the club face to be stable are key to hitting good …
A balanced view
I have been working on improving my biomechanics to help me improve my golf swing. To do this I have been working with Sarah Adams who is a CHEK golf biomechanic and we have been working on improving flexibility, stability, strength and power. We have been working in that order which for any of you …
The path of least resistance
Whether you realise it or not humans are very good at finding the path of least resistance. There are many terms that you could use, I guess lazy might be one although sometimes it is sub-conscious decisions as well. For a long time I have been fascinated by a human condition whereby someone finds a …
The Transition
The one commonality in great players golf swings is the transition phase. The change in direction between backswing and downswing is key and sadly the bit that most amateurs get wrong. A really important thing for golfers to understand is the way that your hips and pelvis work. Here is a really good video to …
Are you FIT for golf?
Here's a recent article I wrote for our members news page on biomechanics: "Are you FIT for golf? The majority of you reading this, if you are honest, will say NO! Back Pain, joint pain, sore or tight muscles, tired over the last few holes, lack of concentration. These things all have an effect on …
Progress report
I have just been reading one of my previous posts about how I wanted to keep going with the whole fitness thing after the marathon. Well I can report good news! I am still running on a regular basis. My average run distance is about 4 miles and the longer runs at the moment will …
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