Physical Golf is the first complete guide on physical training for golf that treats golf as sport, not a game. Golfers are athletes, and Physical Golf is the comprehensive plan on how to train effectively and safely for golf, from recreational golfer to tour professional. Each section contains both the theory and practical information golf athletes seek on physical training for the major areas of strength, aerobic and flexibility training. Extensive other chapters include motivation, injury prevention, golf nutrition and exercise equipment selection.
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Physical Golf begins with the valid (though sometimes overlooked) assumption that golfers are athletes. Thus, a main avenue to success on the course, as in any other sport, is through training and physical conditioning. To this end, author Neil Wolkodoff, a sport scientist and professional trainer, provides a detailed workout regimen for the golfer who wants to strengthen his or her game. With diagrams, photos, and detailed instructions, Wolkodoff outlines exercise routines, nutritional needs, ergonomic advantages, and mental conditioning to aid golfers of all levels and ages. Get physical on the golf course and watch your performance improve.
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The instruction is insightful, easy to understand and backed by Dr.Wolkodoff's experience as a physical fitness professional. -- Golf Tips Magazine
This is the bible of golf conditioning! Everything is covered in-depth. -- ACE Fitness Matters
Wolkodoff's emphasis is on eliminating injuries and providing a player with a consistent and more effortless swing. He helps readers stay motivated by showing them how to set short- and long-term goals. -- Senior Golfer Magazine
You'd be hard-pressed to find an excuse not to begin some kind of conditioning program after reading Physical Golf...If your library has room for one fitness book, try this one. -- Golf Digest Book Review, 1999
This is the bible of golf conditioning! Everything is covered in-depth. -- ACE Fitness Matters
Wolkodoff's emphasis is on eliminating injuries and providing a player with a consistent and more effortless swing. He helps readers stay motivated by showing them how to set short- and long-term goals. -- Senior Golfer Magazine
You'd be hard-pressed to find an excuse not to begin some kind of conditioning program after reading Physical Golf...If your library has room for one fitness book, try this one. -- Golf Digest Book Review, 1999
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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Based on my search---THE best "golf fitness" book available,
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I've searched many, many sources for an informative, well-balanced book regarding fitness for golf. This appears to be THE BEST I've read, and heard about. In depth discussions on many facets of conditioning, specifically for golf. Static or dynamic strretching---which is best and why. What type of lifting, and why. Free weights vs. machines, and why. On and on----VERY INFORMATIVE. If you simply do some stretching, and pump iron to improve your game---and think you know all there is to know---you're doing it all wrong. Read this book---the most comprehensive book on golf fitness.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well Balanced, Eagle for Golf and Overall Health,
This review is from: Physical Golf (Paperback)
I decided my golf needed some extra power, so I searched the books and gave this one a try. I was on the Body for Life program, switchted to this after 3 weeks of that, and not only is my golf better but I lost an extra 10 pounds. I found the nutrition section a good overview and was well worth the price of the book in that I was able to balance out my meals better and I got some good ideas about how to eat on the course(threw out the gatorade and got some bars with a little bit of fat). Another thing was this was the only golf exercise book that really bothered to list references for the ideas and information, so I felt the author really put some thought and time into this.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Classic,
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This review is from: Physical Golf (Paperback)
Millions of fitness books litter the shelves and I have read them all. This book is the reference book when it comes to fitness. While you're "in season", you want to keep your fitness levels but yet be able to play the game at optimal levels. Yet in the "off-season", you can improve your game by building strength in the golf muscles. This book gives you programs for the entire year, even a "pre-season" workout. One of the most informative golf books I have ever purchased.
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