Golf Flex: The Complete Workout: Flexibility and Strength Conditioning for Better Golf (with DVD) [Paperback]

Paul Frediani (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 24, 2005

Improve your golf game, increase your power, and avoid injuries in just 10 minutes each day!

Thousands of golfers at all levels and ages improved their game with the original Golf Flex. Now, to the unique flexibility program that has won the hearts and strokes of golfers everywhere, renowned fitness trainer and bestselling author Paul Frediani has added a specially designed weight training and resistance program that will help every aspect of your game.

In only 10 minutes a day, Golf Flex will help improve your game whether you’re a weekend duffer or a pro on the PGA tour. This simple, easy-to-follow plan is specifically designed to prepare, warm up, and strengthen the muscles used in golf. Developed by one of America’s leading fitness advisors, Golf Flex will give you the physical and mental advantage necessary for taking on the toughest courses.

Here are just some of the ways Golf Flex will give you an advantage on the links:

·Increases your power and range of motion to hit monster drives
·Includes follow-along bonus DVD to get you off to the best possible start
·Strengthens your rotator cuffs while avoiding golfers elbow and much, much more!

Professional athletes have discovered the value of flexibility and strength training. Now you can have one of America’s leading trainers be your guide to golf’s secret weapon: Golf Flex.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Stretch your way to a better score on the greens. -- Orange County Register

About the Author

PAUL FREDIANI is a nationally recognized fitness trainer and educator. He has been featured on national television and in magazines, including Fitness, InStyle, and Self. Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise, he is affiliated with Equinox Health Club in New York City, and is a C.H.E.K level I practitioner Paul’s other fitness books include Surf Flex, Net Flex, and the Powersculpt series.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press; Pap/DVD edition (May 24, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578261554
• ISBN-13: 978-1578261550
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.4 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #504,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #91 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Stretching

More About the Author

Paul Frediani was born in Bozzano, Italy and raised in San Francisco, Ca. He developed his passion for fitness and exercise as an amateur boxing champion. He has been in the fitness industry for 20 years as a personal trainer and fitness author. Is currently the Master Trainer and Head Triathlon Coach at the JCC in NYC. "We must understand that we are made to move and that exercise is for everyone regardless of age or ability". His passion is open water swimming. A.C.E,ACSM Hfi,CHEK 1, MES, USAT 1,USAC 3. www.paulfrediani.com

Customer Reviews

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There is no shortcut to anything..., July 31, 2005

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max power (Franklin, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golf Flex: The Complete Workout: Flexibility and Strength Conditioning for Better Golf (with DVD) (Paperback)

I bought this book in August 2004 and has religiously practised most of the stretching routines outline in the book. The first 3 weeks were close to h*ll, I didn't realize how inflexible my body was - thus to follow the exercises were very hard.

I persevered through the first 3 months and now I have to say; not only the book increases my flexibility, but it saves me from getting some aches and pains after 18 holes of walking on the golf courses and daily aerobic activities. For $10(the non dvd version), I have to say, "What an investment to my body!"

If you expect miracles from this book, i.e. a shortcut to better golf, then this is not the book for you. But if you are looking for specific stretching exercises that condition your body for the game and other athletic activities, then grab the book.

My only comment is; it's kind of tedious to flip through the book while doing the stretching. I wish there is a version that prints every exercises in a poster format so you can frame and hang it on the wall in your workout room at home.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hit's the nail on the head!, October 1, 2005

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Louie Vaso (St Pete, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golf Flex: The Complete Workout: Flexibility and Strength Conditioning for Better Golf (with DVD) (Paperback)

Golf Flex is an excellent guide for both flexibility and strength. If you've ever been confused with stretching for golf as I've been, then read this book. Clear, concise, simple and mirrors the exact protocal of the american collage of sports medicine.

The strength training program designed for golf with Golf Flex is the new cutting edge. Strengthing the slow twitch muscles, improving the posture, and core. Loved the idea that it can be done at home. The program design is very good with the exception of glaringly poor editing.

Comes with a good CD showing how to properly warm-up for your game. Well worth the price.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars this one might stick, June 12, 2005

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Hole in One "Reggio" (Carmel, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golf Flex: The Complete Workout: Flexibility and Strength Conditioning for Better Golf (with DVD) (Paperback)

as the summer is in full swing my mind becomes focused on my golf and my waist line. i have a shelf of golf conditioning books that i have tried over the years, after a couple of weeks they just end up collecting dust.

this year my choice was golf flex.i believe it is an expanded version of an original. it begins with a good expanation of stretching, why it's important, when and how to perform it properly. there is one section titled 'myofasical release' which alone was worth the price of the the book. it gave me immediate relief from cronic sore calves.

i became very skeptical when I turned to the strength exercise chapter and saw that you needed an exercise ball to do this program. Two thing came to my mind, I've got to put out more bucks and two, what the hec does balancing a ball have to do with golf? The author explained the benefits, and I'd come this far so ok I'll bite. well, much to my surprise, dare I say I enjoyed it? The workouts are challenging but doable. I feel stronger in 2 weeks but in a different way than just doing weights. I feel more grounded and stabile. My abs, lower back, butt and hips feel stronger. it makes me feel more connected on my drives. Haven't lose any weight but needed cinch in my belt one notch.

The workout is broken down in 2 levels basic and advanced. This I think was a mistake. it should also have had an intermediate level. They should also have pics next to the program so you don't need to keep flipping back and forth this makes the workout longer than 30 minutes as stated. But once you get the hang of it 30 minutes would probably do it.

It comes with a dvd, which is a nice bonus. It shows 10-minute pre game warm up. I've very pleased with this book, it opened up a whole new world of exercising. I think I might stick with this one