PODCAST · sports
Fit For Golf
by Mike Carroll
Conversations to help you improve your golf, fitness, and health.
Episodes
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#75 - Dr Kwon - Biomechanics of Club Head Speed
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#74 - Mobility For Golf - The Fit For Golf Guide
Mike goes into detail on mobility. Article link: https://fitforgolf.blog/mobility-for-golf/ Fit For Golf App on iOS: https://fitforgolf.blog/podcast-ios Fit For Golf App on Google Play: https://fitforgolf.blog/podcast-android
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#73 - Sasho MacKenzie PhD - Wedge Play Distance Control
Dr. Sasho MacKenzie joins the show to discuss the wedge feature on The Stack System, and how to become elite at controlling distance with your wedges. Add this to your practice and your scores will go down! Start you journey with the Fit For Golf App with a 7 Day FREE Trial today! Download Fit…
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#72 - A Simple Approach to New Year's Fitness Goals
Mike provides a simple motto you can live by to improve & maintain your health and fitness long term. Improve Mobility, Strength, & Club Head Speed with structured programs on the Fit For Golf App. Download & start your 7 day FREE trial. Apple: https://fitforgolf.blog/podcast-ios Android:...
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#71 - Strength Training Guide For Golfers (Part 2)
Mike covers the science and practical application of strength training for golfers. Part 2 of 2. Improve Mobility, Strength, & Club Head Speed with structured programs on the Fit For Golf App. Download & start your 7 day FREE trial. Apple: https://fitforgolf.blog/podcast-ios Android:...
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#70 - Strength Training Guide For Golfers (Part 1)
Mike covers the science and practical application of strength training for golfers. Improve Mobility, Strength, & Club Head Speed with structured programs on the Fit For Golf App. Download & start your 7 day FREE trial. Apple: https://fitforgolf.blog/podcast-ios Android:...
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#69 - Swing Speed Training - The Fit For Golf Guide
Mike goes into a deep dive about speed training for golfers. Download The Fit For Golf App: Apple: https://fitforgolf.blog/podcast-ios Android: https://fitforgolf.blog/podcast-android
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#68 - Creatine Supplementation
Dr Darren Candow joins Mike to discuss the value of creatine supplementation for golf performance and general health. Fit For Golf App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fit-for-golf-2-0/id6458875869 Instagram @dr.darrencandow Download the Fit For Golf App! Start your FREE 7-day trial — no payment...
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#67 - Listener Q & A
Mike answer's questions about training from listeners. -Grip Strength -Which squat variation is best for golfers -Rehabbing from rotator cuff surgery -Role of the arms in the downswing -Legs getting tired at the end of a round -Progressively overload at home with light weights
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#66 - Power Training - A Missing Link In Your Routine
Mike discusses the critical importance of power training for long term fitness, health, and golf performance.
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#65 - Digging into the Data Between Pro's & Amateur's Swings
Erik Barzeski, a highly renowned golf coach joins the show to discuss some of the key differences between pro and amateur swings.
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#64 - Making It To The TOUR?
In this episode professional golfer Raj Ghosh discuses his path to professional golf, how he works on his game, and what he learned from playing in Q schools and the Korn Ferry Tour.
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#63 - How To Train When There's No Off Season (Inc PGA Tour)
Mike discusses potential ways to structure your training in areas where there is year round golf.
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#62 - Can We Fix Our Swings In The Gym?
Can common "swing flaws" like Over The Top and Early Extension be "fixed" in the gym.
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#61 - Improving Body Composition
You want to lose fat. You don't want lose muscle mass. Maybe you event want to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time. Is this possible, or likely? This is what we tackle in the episode.
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#60 - Listener Q&A
Mike answers questions from listeners and Twitter followers.
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#59 - Karl Morris - Get More Out of Your Skills
Karl Morris has been a performance coach to multiple major champions and amateurs of all levels. He has been highly respected in the world of golf for many years and he provided some very helpful information on this show.
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#58 - Maximizing Recovery
What can we do to reduce recovery time?
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#57 - Strength Training Warm-Up Sets
You can't just enter the gym and load the bar with the heaviest weight you can lift. You must ramp up to your work sets. This will help reduce injury risk and increase strength gains.
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#56 - Overcoming Strength Training Plateau's
Reasonably quickly after you start strength training, gains start to slow down, and then seemingly stop. This episode will provide you with some knoweldge to help work past these barriers.
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#55 - Training With Injuries
Keep your training on track when dealing with injuries.
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#54 - In Season Training
Mike discusses common mistakes people make with In Season training, and how you can tweak your workouts to strike a balance between training and golf.
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#53 - Golf Day Nutrition
Simple tips on what and when to eat and drink for maintaining energy levels on the golf course.
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#52 - Increasing Club Head Speed
Mike discusses the key components of increasing club head in a short solo segment.
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#51 - Structuring A Training Week
Mike breaks down how to balance resistance training and cardiovascular training across a training week. This is important for developing and maintaining a high level of physical fitness.
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#50 - Fast Twitch Fiber Training
Solo episode with Mike discussing the importance of Fast Twitch Fiber training for long term golf performance and health.
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#49 - Scott Borrowman - Developing 140mph Club Head Speed
Scott Borrowman is a PGA Professional that coaches full time. He is an excellent player, has reached 140mph club head speed at 5'8, and is one of the best coaches around for helping regular golfers improve their driving distance. Find Scott online: Twitter: @borrowmanscott Get lesson from Scott…
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#48 - Brad Schoenfeld - Increasing Muscle Mass
In this episode of the Fit For Golf Podcast I am joined by Brad Schoenfeld, PhD. When it comes to information on resistance training and nutrition for improving body composition, Brad's content is something I have sought out for over 15 years. Brad is a professor of exercise science at Lehman...
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#47 - Fredrik Correa - Flywheel Training
In this episode of the Fit For Golf Podcast I am joined by Fredrik Correa. Fredrik is an expert in strength and power development, and has particular knowledge in flywheel training. Flywheel training is something I have become very interested in, and use a lot in my own training. There is strong...
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#46 - Dr Kwon - Biomechanics for Club Head Speed
In this episode I am talking with world renowned golf Biomechanics expert, Dr Kwon. Dr Kwon has published dozens of peer reviewed golf biomechanics research papers. He also has an extremely impressive biomechanics system called Kwon 3D. In his lab he assesses golfers swings using dual force…
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#45 - Martin Bingisser - Learning From T&F Throws
In this episode I am delighted to be joined by Martin Bingisser. Martin is very well known in strength and conditioning and track and field circles. He is a former world class hammer thrower, is now a very highly respected hammer throwing coach, and works with a variety of sports in strength and...
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#44 - Tre Mullins - 15mph Club Head Speed Gain
If you are interested in developing club head speed, and driving the ball further, this episode is for you. Tre Mullins is a PGA Professional based in Tenesssee, who has dedicated himself to learning about and increasing his own speed over the last few years. The improvements he and his students...
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#43 - Dr Mike Grevlos - Psychology, Motivation, Neuroscience
Dr Mike Grevlos is a professor of Psychology at the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota. He teaches courses in sport psychology, motivation and emotion, and behavioral neuroscience. He has also served as a motivation and performance coach to golfers and other athletes for over 20 years. In...
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#42 - Greg Grosicki PhD - Aging Athletically
Greg Grosicki, Ph.D., CEP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology and Director of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory in Georgia Southern University. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @DrGregGrosicki Greg is extremely interested in how we can alter...
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#41 - Greg Lehman - Chiropractors vs PT's, injuries, recovery, and the science of stretching
After a 5 month break, the Fit For Golf Podcast is back, and I hope to bring you more frequent episodes. In today’s episode I talk with Greg Lehman, who is a trained chiropractor, physical therapist, and strength and conditioning coach. Greg is a very keen golfer and has also done some of his...
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#40 - Erik Barzeski - Long Term Golf Development
In this episode I am joined by Erik Barzeski. Erik is an excellent golf coach whom I have personally worked with on my own game through video analysis of swings recorded at rage sessions, which were absolutely fantastic. I first learned about Erik after reading the book he co authored, Lowest…
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#39 - Jason Ochart - Learning about speed from baseball
Jason Ochart is the guest in this episode. Jason has an extensive background working in baseball, specifically trying to help hitters increase their swing speed. He works for Driveline, a baseball performance training organisation taking the baseball world by storm, and was recently hired by the...
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#38 - Adam Young - Golf Coach
In this episode of the Fit For Golf Podcast I am joined by Adam Young. Adam is a golf coach who specialises in skill development and motor learning. He believes that there is no single best way to swing a golf club, and that providing golfers with appropriate tasks to complete and the correct…
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#37 - Alan Aragon - Evidence Based Nutrition
Alan Aragon is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 30 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s movement towards evidence-based information. His notable clients include Stone Cold Steve Austin, Derek Fisher, and Pete...
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#36 - Richie Hunt - Golf Analytics
In this episode I am joined by Golf Analytics Expert Richie Hunt. Richie works with a number of PGA TOUR players by going deep on their statistics and identifying areas of possible improvement. He tells us about the types of things he looks into, what parts of the game are commonly over and under...
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#35 - Dr Rob Gray - The Science of a Swing Change
In this episode of the Fit For Golf Podcast. I am joined by Dr Rob Gray. Rob is an expert in skill acquisition, which is how we learn and improve at things like hitting golf balls , kicking footballs, or tying our shoe laces. I was delighted to have him as a guest and ask him about the science...
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#34 - Mike Schofield - Rotational Power Expert
In this episode I am joined by Mike Schofield. Mike did his masters degree research on power development in golfers and his Phd research on the biomechanics and physiology of elite track and field throwers, which has strong relevance for golf. Mike used to be a very keen golfer, being part of the...
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#33 - Marty Jertson - Mastering Weather Conditions
In this episode of the Fit For Golf Podcast. I am joined by Marty Jertson. Marty is the VP of fitting and performance for PING. He is also an exceptionally good golfer, having qualified for a number of major championships and PGA Tour events. Marty is genuinely one of my favorite people to talk…
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#32 - Dr Tyler Standifird - Biomechanics & Training For Speed
In this episode I am joined by Dr Tyler Standifird, a sports biomechanics PhD. Tyler works as the lead biomechanics researcher for SuperSpeed Golf. Through the research in his lab Tyler has been trying to figure out how to help us increase club head speed. He was also very involved in the recent...
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#31 - Martin Borgmeier - Long Drive Professional
Welcome to episode 31 of the Fit For Golf Podcast. I am joined by world long drive professional Martin Borgmeier. In the past 5 years Martin has increased his club head speed from the mid 120’s to high 150’s, and set a ball speed world record of 231mph. He has a very good understanding of the…
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#30 - Ian Fraser - Equipment Expert
Welcome Back to the Fit For Golf Podcast. In this episode I am joined by Ian Fraser of Tour Experience Golf, better known as TXG. TXG has become very well known around the world for its expertise with golf equipment and fitting. In this episode with Ian we talk about what amatuers need to know…
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#29 - Dr. Keith Baar - Golfers & Tennis Elbow (Tendon Rehab)
In this episode I am joined by Dr. Keith Baar to talk about golfers and tennis elbow. Why do these injuries occur, and how can we rehab them? Dr. Baar is a world renowned tendon researcher and has an incredible amount of knowledge that he was kind enough to share. Please note, I have provided…
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#28 - Dr Sasho MacKenzie - Wrist angles & club head speed
Welcome back to the Fit For Golf Podcast. In this episode I am joined by Dr Sasho Mackenzie. Sasho is regarded by many as the world’s leading golf biomechanics researcher. He works as a consultant for many of the worlds top golf coaches and players. He also has an extensive background as a…
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#27 - Justin Parsons - Tour Coach
In this episode of the Fit For Golf Podcast I am joined by Justin Parsons. Justin is a golf coach. His pupils include Louis Oosthuizen, Harris English, Brian Harmon, and Patton Kizzire. As you can probably guess, Justin is a great golf coach, and he is very interested in how humans can train to...
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#26 - Seamus Power - Thriving on the PGA Tour
In this episode of the Fit For Golf Podcast I am joined by PGA Tour Player Seamus Power. Seamus is currently on an upward trend that few golfers in the world can rival. At the beginning of 2021 he was ranked 434th in the world. Since then he has won his first PGA Tour event, picked up 5 top 10’s...
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