Archive for the ‘Fitness’ Category
Sunday, May 10th, 2009
Strong, supple abs are a sure-fire way to a more stable swing, and in Ted’s fifth Whitley Golf video, he shows you how to strengthen yours. ‘The 100s’ exercise can, and no doubt will, help you towards your goal of a stronger core and is a must-watch. (more…)
Tags: Abs, Core, Fitness, Fitness Video, Strength, Ted Vickey
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Sunday, May 10th, 2009
A brilliant warm-up tip forms the fourth video in Ted’s great series. The trunk rotation stretch is a truly effective way of warming up your core for a round of golf and will even create extra flexibility in your swing. Don’t miss it. (more…)
Tags: Core, Fitness, Fitness Video, Flexibility, Stretch, Ted Vickey, Warm Up
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Sunday, May 10th, 2009
Number three in Ted’s great video series is another fantastic warm-up tip. The standing side bend is an exercise which helps to loosen up your core and is so simple it can be done by anyone, anywhere. Why not have a go? (more…)
Tags: Core, Fitness, Fitness Video, Stretch, Ted Vickey, Warm Up
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Sunday, May 10th, 2009
In the second of Ted’s series of fitness videos, the world-renowned personal trainer shows you how to strengthen your core muscles with a tough yet effective crunch. The transverse abdominal exercise is easy to do and can be done almost anywhere. It will help you improve overall stability and could even lead to more distance. Make sure you give it a try. (more…)
Tags: Core, Fitness, Fitness Video, Stability, Strength, Ted Vickey
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Sunday, May 10th, 2009
In the first of many fantastic fitness videos from world-renowned Ted Vickey, the American personal trainer reveals an effective way to stretch out your core muscles for more flexibility in the swing. This great warm-up exercise can help you become a lot more consistent and much longer from the tee. What’s more it can be done whilst sat down! Don’t miss it… (more…)
Tags: Core, Fitness, Fitness Video, Flexibility, Stretch, Ted Vickey, Warm Up
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Sunday, May 10th, 2009
We are delighted to announce we have secured the services of one of America’s best-known fitness trainers. Ted Vickey, who is most famous for helping keep three of the USA’s most-popular presidents in ship shape, will be featuring some of his best fitness videos on our site. But before we let the dog see the rabbit, we thought we would tell you a little more about him. (more…)
Tags: Announcement, Fitness Guru, Ted Vickey
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Friday, May 1st, 2009
In the seventh edition of his highly-popular series, Sean Cochran — personal trainer of Phil Mickelson — shows you how to strengthen your core muscles and gain extra stability in your swing. Potentially a big shot saver, so do not miss it. (more…)
Tags: Core, Fitness, Sean Cochran, Stability, Strength
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
It is common knowledge that a stronger core in golf leads to a more balanced and overall better swing, but with so many different exercises out there, how do you know which one will work best? Phil Mickelson’s personal trainer knows, and in this great exercise, he explains. (more…)
Tags: Core, Fitness, Sean Cochran, Strength
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
The hips play a vital role in any swing, and having weakness or instability in this area can lead to serious swing flaws. But Phil Mickelson’s fitness trainer, Sean Cochran, has the answer in this great article. Don’t miss it. (more…)
Tags: Fitness, Hip, Sean Cochran, Stability, Strength
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Friday, March 20th, 2009
In the second edition of the Whitley Golf Pilates series, Golf Fitness Magazine writer Mike Wright shows you the correct way to squat. This simple exercise helps build flexibility, stability and power in your golf swing so make sure you don’t miss it… (more…)
Tags: Distance, Fitness, Flexibility, Golf Fitness Magazine, Pilates
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Sunday, March 15th, 2009
The fourth instalment of Sean’s increasingly popular fitness series focuses on creating a solid, stable foundation for a strong, powerful golf swing. Read on and get your body in shape! (more…)
Tags: Fitness, Sean Cochran, Strength
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Thursday, March 12th, 2009
In the first instalment of the Golf Pilates series, Golf Fitness Magazine writer Mike Wright shows you how to do the Front Lunge Twist. This two-step tip is simplicity itself but could lead to greater distance. Take a look… (more…)
Tags: Distance, Fitness, Golf Fitness Magazine, Pilates
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Thursday, March 12th, 2009
To mark the release of a new series of Pilates fitness tips, Golf Fitness Magazine writer Mike Wright explains how these exercises can seriously benefit your golf game… (more…)
Tags: Fitness, Golf Fitness Magazine, Pilates
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Monday, March 9th, 2009
Golf Fitness Magazine team member, and fitness coach to the stars, Andrea Dodatto shows you how to get your game back in shape for the start of summer… (more…)
Tags: Fitness, Golf Fitness Magazine
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Golf Fitness Magazine nutrition expert Tara Gidus discusses the advantages and disadvantages of carbohydrates in your diet… (more…)
Tags: Fitness, Golf Fitness Magazine, Nutrition, Tara Gidus
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Golf Fitness Magazine’s very own Tara Gidus explains how even the smallest levels of dehydration can damage your game… (more…)
Tags: Fitness, Golf Fitness Magazine, Health, Hydration, Nutrition, Tara Gidus
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Sunday, March 1st, 2009
Golf Fitness Magazine Editor Karen Jansen explains how to emulate some of the biggest hitters on Tour. These simple exercises help strengthen the abductor muscles and help maximise hip rotation for a more efficient weight-shift and increased clubhead speed. A must-see… (more…)
Tags: Distance, Driving, Fitness, Golf Fitness Magazine
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Sunday, March 1st, 2009
The third instalment of Sean’s fantastic fitness series showcases two excellent exercises which could dramatically increase flexibility in your shoulders. More flexible shoulder muscles mean a more fluid swing and longer drives. (more…)
Tags: Fitness, Flexibility, Sean Cochran
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Thursday, February 19th, 2009
Hip and knee problems are among the most common injuries in golf and recovering from them can be a tough ask. But we at Golf Fitness Magazine have the answer - simply follow this five-step plan to get yourself back on the course as soon as possilble… (more…)
Tags: Fitness, Golf Fitness Magazine, Injury, Recovery
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Fitness is just as crucial to juniors as it is to us adults, but with their young bodies still under-going development and growth, it is hard to know how and when to start training. There is a fine line between benefitting and actually harming a junior with a fitness routine, but this fantastic guide explains just how to approach it… (more…)
Tags: Fitness, Golf Fitness Magazine
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
When you feel lethargic and un-energised, reaching for a can of Red Bull seems to be an automatic reaction. But do the caffiene-packed, sugar-filled beverages really help you succeed in our sport? Golf Fitness Magazine investigates… (more…)
Tags: Fitness, Golf Fitness Magazine, Nutrition
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Thursday, February 12th, 2009
The eagerly-anticipated second instalment of Sean’s series of Whitley Golf articles teaches you how to become more flexible and mobile. With two simple, yet seriously effective stretches you can go from feeling stiff and immobile, to fluid and rhythmic. Find out more… (more…)
Tags: Fitness, Flexibility, Sean Cochran
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Sean Cochran is one of the most influential, and well-respected golf fitness trainers in the World. He has a huge catalogue of high-profile clients including current World No 4 Phil Mickelson and his amazing fitness knowledge is globally recognised. In this, the first of many Whitley Golf guest articles, Sean explains the benefits of fitness in the golf swing, and outlines the basic fundamentals. Do not miss it! (more…)
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
Not many golfers realise it, but what you consume on and off the course can really affect your game. If you fall under this category, this post is for you — we give you the ideal meal plan. It will fuel you for 18 holes, help you keep fit, and most importantly, keep your mind focused throughout the round. (more…)
Tags: Fitness, Nutrition
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Friday, December 5th, 2008
Not many people realise it, but golf is physically draining — especially over 18 holes — and a lack of stamina can see fatigue set in and your swing crumble towards the end of the round.
But we’re here to help, and in our first addition of our ‘better stamina = better scores’ series, we tell you how running can shave strokes off your handicap… (more…)
Tags: Better stamina = better scores, Fitness, Stamina
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