From the tee to the greens, improve all aspects of your game with Complete Conditioning for Golf , a book and DVD package that presents the programs the pros use. Golfers at all levels benefit from golf-specific training. This expert program begins with evaluation and moves through targeted strength, power, core, and flexibility exercises. Pete Draovitch, personal trainer and physical therapist to PGA star Greg Norman, and Ralph Simpson, former physical therapist and trainer on the PGA Tour fitness van, have teamed up to create a comprehensive program to help you in these areas: -Generate explosive power for increased driving distances. -Improve flexibility for a more fluid and precise swing. -Build muscular endurance for greater shot control through the final hole. -Maintain strength and flexibility from round to round and throughout the year. -Prevent common injuries. -Return to the course quickly with modified rehab exercises. In addition, the 90-minute DVD takes you onto the course and into the gym to demonstrate the drills and exercises used by the pros. Complete Conditioning for Golf is simply the best guide to preparing your body for success on the links.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Human Kinetics
ISBN-10
0736067795
ISBN-13
9780736067799
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57197546
Product Key Features
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Training, Golf, Bodybuilding & Weight Training
Book Title
Complete Conditioning for Golf
Language
English
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Author
Ralph Simpson, Pete Draovitch
Book Series
Complete Conditioning for Sports Ser.
Format
Compact Disc / Mixed Lot
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5in
Item Length
10in
Item Weight
16.8 Oz
Item Width
7in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2007-012926
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"This might be the most complete book on golf fitness. Ralph has demonstrated once again why no one is more conscientious and innovative in getting (and keeping) golfers healthy. Very original." Ron Kaspriske, Editor Golf Digest magazine "Pete Draovitch and Ralph Simpson were pioneers in bringing fitness to golf. They are once again ahead of the curve as it relates to playing better golf through a stronger, healthier, more functional body." Tim Rosaforte Senior Golf Writer, Golf World Contributing Analyst, PGA Tour Sunday and NBC for U.S. Open
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
796.352
Lc Classification Number
Gv979.T68d73 2007
Table of Content
Part I Conditioning Components Chapter 1. Golf Fitness Tests Chapter 2. Flexibility for Full-Swing Arc Chapter 3. Preround Warm-Up Chapter 4. Weight Training for Maximum Distance Chapter 5. Core Training for Postural Stability Chapter 6. Cuff Training for a Solid Backswing Chapter 7. Motor Memory for Power Transfer and Skill Execution Chapter 8. Nutrition and Supplements for Golf Energy Needs Part II Golf-Specific Programs Chapter 9. Advanced Power Development Chapter 10. 15-Minute Weekly Maintenance Chapter 11. Rehabilitation and Recovery From Injury