TPI Fitness Training

Elite Golf Fitness Programs

            

“An elastic athlete is more efficient because their contractions take less of a conscious thought and are more of a natural reaction. A non-elastic athlete must activate the muscle more to produce force, which requires more energy” - K. Hakkinen 

Golf Training Classes
 Tuesdays and Thursdays one hour golf-specific training working on coordination, flexibility, stability and endurance of all golf muscles that are needed to play great golf through a class format. This class is designed for golf only with all golf functional movement exercises that will help the novice or expert level golfer. This is a must try class for any golfer lose weight and add 30 yards to your tee shots!

Cost $100 per month

 

Golf Fitness Training one on one

Cost $80 per hour

Golf Specific Kettlebell Training 

• This is an old Russian traditional training system that is a great way to develop speed, coordination,  flexibility, stability, power and endurance through simple training variations great for men, women or juniors. This is the most used training by all world class personal trainers.
  
  Golf Specific Resistance Band Training 
• The TRX suspension training allows golfers to get flexibilty, strength and power through the use of body weight training. The system allows a great progression from novice to expert level of fitness.
  
• Golf Downloadable Workouts and DVD (Coming Soon by Request)

Elite Golf Performance is the most unique and effective golf instruction that any client will ever experience. Call or email Matt Christian  (512) 508-1504 or elitegolfing@yahoo.com to set up an initial golf session by appointment only

5 Misconceptions of Golf Fitness     

1. A great athlete equals good golfer

2. Yoga and pilates will equal better golf

3. High Intensity (plyometrics) equals better golf

4. ***If you don't workout you can't play good golf

5. Losing weight will increase range of motion

 

How does Golf Fitness Works?

We hope this clears the misconceptions for you because we don't want to mislead the golfing public by refering to golf fitness as the answer to better golf it is only a compliment to good technique and this is the first step to understanding how all this works together versus against each other.The players techinque or skill level relative to any sport Football, Baseball, Tennis or Golf will always override their limitations in quickness, strength or flexibility. That being said if a players function(techinque) if very effiecent then becoming a better athlete in quickness, flexibility and strength will add more power and accuracy relative to the sport therefore increasing their performance. Example, Do you think  a personal trainer that could pass every golf screen or phyiscal screen could beat Craig Stadler in golf who in turn would have a difficult time passing any golf screens muchless phyiscal assessment. Our point is though if Craig Stadler increased range of motion, quickness,strength and changed his nutritional program his function and performance output would be increased and risk for injury would be reduced.Working out should be only a compliment to your technique or skill level you should not have the mindset that working out only will make you a better because you will probably get let down. One last thing increasing power output without correct biomechanics (technique) can sometimes cause more injuries because of more stress on the weaker exposed areas. (back, elbows, shoulders and wrist)

• Zenolink 3d Evaulation and Skills Training (Increases Your Skill Level the Fastest)
  Elite Golf Performance utilizes Zenolink 3D technology with more advanced golf functional movement screening and knowledge to find the weaknesses in golf specific training. This ensures that our clients will receive the safest and most effective training possible. After the evaluation, we will design a progessive skills training routine relative to the sport the client is performing. If you are serious about your sport whether it be golf, tennis, running, cycling or football, just call us to get to the next level. This will increase the technique or skill level of the sport first which is first and foremost.

  Zenolink Progessive Skills Training Download and DVD (Coming Soon by Request)

  We take High speed video and digitize it so we can mark all of the joint centers of the body from feet to the top part of the spine along with the shaft and clubface so we can track it's path and speeds through the entire swing. The science behind the calculations are extremely complex, but the measurements and adjustments to it's finding make it so very simple to help golfers increase their skill level. Please note we use a launch monitor to capture some of the measurments below listed.
  
   
   
  1. Clubhead path and it's directional speed through impact
   
  2. Swing Planes realtive to spine orientation
   
  3. Speed transfers beteween hips, shoulders, arms, clubshaft to clubface
   
  4. Center of mass away from target and towards the target (not a sway measurement)
   
  5. Body lines Hips, Shoulders and spine
   
  6. Face angle relative to address, wrist position and plane relative to spine
   
  7. Ball Position
   
  8. X factor from address to impact ability to stretch and close the gap for power
   
  9. Progression of wrist cocking and bending relative to the turning of the body
   
  10. Shaft deflection, loading and unloading at any point of the swing
   
  11. In and out direction and speed of club
   
  12. Up and down angle and speed of club
   
  13. Amount of Angular speed at impact(lag) Amount of MPH clubhead speed, Ball Speed and Ball Compression at impact
   
  14. Launch Angle
   
  15. Amount of backspin
   
  16. Amount of sidespin
   
  17. Computed distance and roll
  18. Tracking analysis of entire fitting for deviation and progression

The Titleist Performance Institute combines the latest in golf-specific fitness and conditioning with advanced teaching techniques. As part of the customized fitness program, students of the academy receive: Remember this is only after technique and skills training are achieved first!

• A complete fitness evaluation that will identify any physical limitations affecting the student's golf game or daily living.
• A personalized golf-specific workout program designed to add athletic potential such as quickness, flexibility, strength, power and stamina.
• Through coordination and rotational exercises, gain 30 yards on your drives with less effort as well as penetrating iron shots only after techinque progression is obtained.
• Through core and mobility training, gain more stability through your full swing and short game and protect your back  at the end of the round. 
• With proper endurance training, play better throughout entire round with less fatigue.
  
   

The PGA Tour Is Doing It!

"We are playing for a lot of money out here and most guys realize how important it is to take care of your
body and stay in shape. That's the equipment you really take care of - Your Body!"

-Tiger Woods
Golf Magazine - Jan 1999

 

Range of Motion, Stability, and Kinetic Link all in one

Primary Muscles Involved with Power in the Golf Swing:

Upper Body
•        Pecs - Pectoral Major
•        Lats - Latissimus Dorsi
•        Mid-Back - Rhomboids
•        Subscapularis - Rot. Cuff
•        Triceps
•        Forearms        

Lower Body
•        Buttocks - Gluteus Max. & Medius
•        Legs - Quadriceps and Hamstring
•        Stomach - Oblique and Rectus Abdominis

 

 

Where Do We Generate Power?

•       Away Swing: No aggressive contractions occur during the away swing.  The sole purpose of the away swing is  to position the body and club for a powerful forward swin
       

•       Forward Swing: Right external oblique and left internal oblique abdominal cause the pelvic and torso to rotate.  The pec major, lats and subscapularis all have strong contractions to accelerate the arms. The spinal muscles and other rotator cuff muscles all help to create stability.
       
  “An elastic athlete is more efficient because their contractions take less of a conscious thought and are more of a natural reaction. A non-elastic athlete must activate the muscle more to produce force, which requires more energy” - K. Hakkinen        

 

Elite Golf Fitness Programs (mytpi.com)

Golf Strength Program      

• Through a comprehensive Functional Movement Screen, we can now identify and overcome any physical restrictions that are limiting your potential. Find out exactly what your weaknesses are and what exercises need to be performed in order to overcome them! After that, you will receive a Written Evaluation explaining why you swing the club the way you do, what physical weaknesses need to be addressed and a fitness handicap. Once we know what those weaknesses are, you'll receive a Customized Strength Program based on your screen results to get you on your way to playing better golf!

Have the screen done separately or combine it with a strength training program. I'll work with your PGA teaching professional, chiropractor and physical therapist to ensure a better result on the course!

Each session is divided into two major training units:

After all, would you rather feel like you played 18 after 36, or 36 after 18? Because Transverse Abdominis Recruitment is critical in every sport, the golf program has a more extensive progression than other programs. It emphasizes proper spine and body stabilization. Linear Core, Core Stability, and Rotational Core development increase core and abdominal strength. It is enhanced by the “medball” power section. Upper and Lower Body Prehabilitation exercises increase stability. They also aid in joint orientation consistency, decreasing the likelihood of injury. Forearm Strength and Stability will aid in club control. Greater control increases accuracy of drives, approach shots, and chips. Energy System Development (ESD) is the final component and increases endurance for players. Increasing general endurance insures consistent power development from the first tee to the 18th fairway!

1. Active-Dynamic warm-up to get the body ready for movement.

2. Strength, stability, core, and prehab work comprises the remainder of the session. Combinations of the following components will create increased athleticism, and a better balanced, more powerful golfer:

 

Strength

Medicine Ball Power

Transverse Abdominis Activation

Linear Core

Core Stability

Rotational Core

Upper Body Prehabilitation

Lower Body Prehabilitation

Forearm Strength

Energy System Development (ESD) 

 

The Strength component is a quadriceps and hamstring dominant exercise, including upper body pressing and pulling. Rotational strength and stability exercise is also included here and is crucial for training high-speed movement in the transverse plane (Rotational). 

Kettlebell Power is a great tool for increasing power development. It includes linear and rotational power and rotational stability, critical in the game of golf. These exercises closely mimic actual golf movement patterns.

Elite Golf Performance is the most unique and effective golf instruction that any client will ever experience. Call or email Matt Christian  (512) 508-1504 or elitegolfing@yahoo.com to set up an initial golf session by appointment only