Core Performance Golf: The Revolutionary Training and Nutrition Program for Success On and Off the Course [Paperback]

Mark Verstegen (Author), Pete Williams (Author), Tom Lehman (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 22, 2009

In Core Performance Golf, golfers will discover a training program that is ideally suited to developing the golf swing, with exercises designed to help you create more torque and balance, thus adding yards to drives and precision shots. You’ll also get a conditioning regimen and nutrition program that will help you build strength, flexibility, power, and stamina, while reducing the risk of injuries and speeding recovery time. Best of all, Core Performance Golf will keep you focused and ready to perform at your best for all 18 holes.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mark Verstegen, founder and president of Athletes’ Performance, has worked with some of golf’s biggest names, including David Leadbetter and his world-famous golf academies, Phil Mickelson, Billy Mayfair, and Candie Kung. A world-renowned performance coach, consultant, and motivational speaker, he lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Pete Williams is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including Core Performance Women and the Rodale titles: Core Performance, Core Performance Essentials, Core Performance Endurance, and Fun Is Good. He lives in Safety Harbor, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (December 22, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605296953
• ISBN-13: 978-1605296951
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Golf

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Golf, which you can apply to entire lifestyle, February 25, 2008

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Kyle Patterson "KP" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Core Performance Golf: The Revolutionary Training and Nutrition Program for Success On and Off the Course (Hardcover)

I am a 24 year old former collegiate golfer, and this book is probably one of the best I have read for golf specific training. The exercises are described well and the workouts are easy to follow. There is also a nutrition section which talks about how to be healthier day to day as well as what to eat pre / during a round. For anyone looking to increase flexibility, strength, power, eat better, prevent injury, this book is a must.

Just a side note, but the movement prep sequence for the workouts / pre round are worth the price of this book itself. I will never workout or play golf again without completing the Movement Prep beforehand, it is the best stretching / warm up routine I have seen.

I highly recommend this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Core Performance Gold, March 18, 2009

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Mary Gamblin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Core Performance Golf: The Revolutionary Training and Nutrition Program for Success On and Off the Course (Hardcover)

This is a great book for exercises you can do at home to help you core muscles and build muscle strength. Easy reading and picture exercise description. Would recommend this for every golfer to help reduce body injury while golfing.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get in shape - Play longer, February 22, 2009

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W. McTighe "Mctigers" (Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Core Performance Golf: The Revolutionary Training and Nutrition Program for Success On and Off the Course (Hardcover)

This is a comprehensive plan to build your core, improve your balance and get in shape for golf (and other sports). Mark touches on many aspects of sports preparation including nutrition and stretching. This holistic approach gives you all the keys to succeed and allows you to create a plan that fits you. There is some product promotion, but it doesn't detract from the wealth of information provided.