| Whether you play golf or not, I'm willing to | | | | him better his game. |
| bet you know who Tiger Woods is. He is one of | | | | |
| the few people in sports who become a | | | | Here are some of my favorites that I use in |
| celebrity throughout the world. | | | | my own programs and with clients. |
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| He's going to go down as the best golfer in | | | | 1) Lots of push-ups. Focusing on push-ups |
| history and some would argue he already is. | | | | will not only work your chest, but also your |
| | | | shoulders, triceps (back of your arms), upper |
| There are a lot of things that Tiger can | | | | back, butt and core. All of those things need |
| credit for his golf game and one of them is | | | | to be strong to have a good golf game. |
| his fitness regimen. | | | | |
| | | | There are seemingly endless amounts of |
| He is very secretive about pretty much | | | | different types of push-ups so it doesn't |
| everything in his life and that includes his | | | | matter if you're a beginner or advanced |
| workout program. This has lead some to | | | | exerciser. |
| believe that he's doing something illegal, | | | | |
| like steroids, in order to get his physique | | | | 2) Core moves like Planks and Mountain |
| and excel on the course. | | | | Climbers. Just like push-ups, these are |
| | | | excellent core strengtheners and stabilizers |
| That's ridiculous. Tiger is very fit, but a | | | | and will help your game tremendously. |
| steroid user he is not. | | | | |
| | | | They also help with your endurance which will |
| When it comes to fitness, though Tiger has | | | | help you push through late in the round. |
| changed the game of golf. He has made | | | | |
| everyone start paying attention to their | | | | 3) Lower body bodyweight movements like |
| fitness as it pertains to their golf game. | | | | squats and lunges. The golf swing uses a lot |
| Even Phil Mickelson looks like he's started | | | | of hip power, not just your upper body. If |
| to pay a little attention to his waist line. | | | | you only use your upper body in the golf |
| | | | swing, you're asking for an injury and a |
| Not to mention that all the young golfers are | | | | really bad golf game. |
| coming in a few steps ahead of the older guys | | | | |
| because they've been training for years. | | | | Having strong legs and hips will lengthen |
| | | | your drives and increase your stamina, |
| But what's so special about Tiger's workout | | | | especially if you want to walk the course. |
| program? Is there anything special about it? | | | | |
| Does he do some secret workout program | | | | 4) Proper nutrition. This has to be a part of |
| invented by the Soviets? I'm sure that's it | | | | any golfer's fitness program. If you pay |
| because the Soviets were always known for | | | | attention to Tiger at any tournament, you'll |
| their awesome golf game. | | | | see him eating fruit, nuts and drinking |
| | | | electrolyte drinks and water throughout the |
| I don't think it's a secret at all. He just | | | | rounds. |
| does what he needs to do to be a better | | | | |
| golfer. He focuses on exercises that will | | | | He knows how important these things are to |
| make him excel on the course. He focuses on | | | | his golf game and his health. Eating things |
| strength and mobility. | | | | like fruit and nuts while golfing will help |
| | | | keep your brain sharp and focused which will |
| I can almost guarantee you that he doesn't | | | | help ensure you don't choke in the later |
| spend hours upon hours sitting on weight | | | | holes and turn a good round into a 120. |
| machines in his home gym doing regular old | | | | |
| Machine Chest Presses or Machine Lat | | | | So take a hint from Tiger, and me, and work |
| Pulldowns. | | | | these things into your workout program and I |
| | | | guarantee you'll be hitting it farther and |
| He most likely focuses on full body movements | | | | straighter in no time, not to mention burning |
| as well as some "core specific" moves to help | | | | more fat and getting a better physique. |