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

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Product Description

The Core Performance phenomenon continues—with this new book that combines the effectiveness of the author’s revolutionary training system and the enormous popularity of golf. Mark Verstegen, who has trained hundreds of elite athletes here and abroad at his Athletes’ Performance Institutes, among them many PGA and LPGA golfers, now shares with every golfer the methods that have helped the pros develop their explosive power and strength.

In Core Performance Golf, golfers will discover:   

• A training program that is ideally suited to developing the golf swing because so much of the swing, like the Core Program itself, depends on rotation and movement
• Exercises designed to help them create more torque and balance, thus adding yards to drives and precision to shots
• A conditioning and nutrition regimen that will build strength, power, and stamina, while reducing the risk of injuries and speeding recovery time
• Sidebar quotes and tips from famous golfers the author has worked with

About the Author

MARK VERSTEGEN, founder and president of Athletes' Performance Institutes, has trained some of the biggest names in sports, including Green Jacket winners, Stanley Cup champions, Olympic gold medalists, and All-Stars. A world-renowned performance coach, consultant, and motivational speaker, he lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

PETE WILLIAMS is a contributing writer to Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal and is the author or co-author of eight books, including the Rodale titles Core Performance, Core Performance Essentials, Core Performance Endurance, and Fun Is Good. He lives in Safety Harbor, Florida.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (February 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159486604X
• ISBN-13: 978-1594866043
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #117,391 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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30 of 31 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

By	Kyle Patterson "KP" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great program, August 17, 2008

By	Kelly George Dobson "Kelly" (Havelock, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book as well as the Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Golf. I think this book has a better program, particularly when used in conjunction with the Core Performance web site.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Some good exercises but seems to skip strength, January 24, 2009

By	Andy H. Greenwald - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I got some good exercises from this book. You can get the Jan or Feb Golf Magazine and see the main exercises in this book for free. The book actually has a program and approach that I think is well laid out.

I think this book should also mention more exercises to really strengthen your core muscles. The focus is overly tilted to flexibility.