Time-Efficient Workouts for Busy Golfers
We understand that life can get hectic, and carving out time for golf fitness training may seem impossible. But fear not, weekend warrior golfers! In this blog post, we'll explore time-efficient workouts designed for those with busy schedules. Balancing work, family, and golf is no easy feat. Many weekend warrior golfers struggle to find time for fitness training to maintain and improve their strength.
Plyometric Training for Explosive Power
Plyometric training is a dynamic and effective method for enhancing explosive power, a critical component of athletic performance. For teen athletes, plyometrics can be a game-changer when executed correctly and safely. In this blog post, we will delve into the numerous benefits of plyometric exercises, offer a range of suitable exercises for young athletes, emphasize the importance of proper warm-up and technique, and explore how plyometrics can complement weightlifting to increase power.
Daily Pull-Ups: Is it a Good Idea?
Pull-ups are a fantastic exercise for building upper body strength, but what would happen if you did them every day? In this blog post, we'll explore the potential consequences of daily pull-ups, how they can impact your health and performance, and whether it's a sustainable approach to your fitness journey.
Will weightlifting have a negative affect your joints once you are over 50 years of age?
Strength, mobility, and fitness know no age limits. If you're over 50 and looking to increase lean muscle and strength while maintaining joint health, you're in the right place. Atlas Performance Training has crafted a 6-week program that prioritizes joint mobility and resistance training to empower you to become the hero of your fitness journey.
"Unlocking Core Strength and Lower Body Power with Farmer's Walks"
Farmer's walks, a seemingly simple exercise, can yield remarkable results in building core strength and lower body power. In this blog post, we'll explore what the farmer's walk exercise is, its various variations, how each benefits individuals differently, and how incorporating them into a circuit can provide a compound benefit to your strength and overall fitness.
How Strength Training Impacts Your Golf Swing Mechanics
Welcome back, golfers! In our previous blog posts, we've covered essential topics such as muscle groups, strength training exercises, and training frequency. Now, it's time to explore the fascinating connection between strength training and golf swing mechanics.
Core Strength for Athletic Performance
Core strength is a fundamental aspect of athletic performance, especially for young athletes . A strong core not only contributes to improved athletic abilities but also plays a vital role in injury prevention. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of core strength for youth athletes, provide a range of core-strengthening exercises tailored to this age group, and emphasize the crucial connection between a strong core and injury prevention.
Tackling Common Physical Challenges in Golf with Golf Fitness Training
Weekend warrior golfers, we're back with more insights on how to improve your game and address those pesky physical challenges that often hold you back. In this blog post, we'll explore the most common issues you face and how our 4OUR Golf Fitness Training Program can help you overcome them.
Building Strength Safely for Teen Athletes
Strength training is a cornerstone of athletic development, and it holds particular significance for adolescent athletes. During this critical phase of physical growth and development, proper strength training can have a profound impact on athletic performance, injury prevention, and overall well-being. In this blog post, we will delve into the importance of strength training for teen athletes, explore safe and effective training methods, and emphasize the crucial role of supervision and technique correction.
Great Posture=Long Drives
Having proper posture in your golf swing helps maintain balance, stability and accuracy in the back swing and the downswing. We will take look at several exercises that can help your maintain the muscular strength and endurance to help you maintain this posture for an entire round of golf or a heavy swing day at the driving range.
Rebuilding Your Body
It is important to consult with a physical therapist or certified fitness professional coach with the knowledge of how to work with and train individuals with joint and mobility limitations. These professionals have the experience to develop a personalized exercise plan that focuses on strengthening the muscles (for example the Quadriceps and Hamstrings in regards to the knee ) and opposing joints surrounding the joint that will be replaced (hip and ankle in regards to the knee). This also will help improve joint stability and range of motion, as well as prepare the body for the demands of surgery and rehabilitation, which is very important to help speed up your recovery and help prevent additional complications…
Nurturing Wellness | Habits for a Healthy Body and Mind
When it comes to practicing daily health habits, pretty much the easiest thing to turn into a routine is the basics. Of course, life is not always cooperative, but ask yourself how consistent you are with self-care. Do you shower daily? Are you staying hydrated throughout the day? How much walking do you do weekly? Being healthy doesn't have to take up a lot of time. Instead, look at what you can do to make adjustments to your lifestyle. Add fruit and veggies to your diet. Make a conscious effort to head to bed earlier. Switch off from tech in the evening. Reduce your caffeine intake. Avoid sitting for long periods. These may seem like small things, but they are not trivial to your well-being. Over time, they build up to have a meaningful impact on your health, from head to toe.
Strength Training: The Foundation of Speed Training for Youth Athletes
Everyone understands that speed kills, but the foundations of training that skill can be developed in athletes of all ages starting with a good foundation of strength training. There are two types of speed, there is linear speed which is running in a straight line and lateral or what I like to call Multi-directional speed which is transitioning from a linear direction to lateral direction at different angles of movement. Both of these types of speed are developed by increasing the force that is applied to the ground, and the only way to increase the force that is applied to the ground and increase your RFD or Rate of Force Development……..