GPA Podcast: golf fitness, health and performance

In this episode i go through some questions i get asked regularly as a Golf Physio 👍

Other questions i go through:
- How do i warm up for my round? 
- Who has the best swing? 
- Does strength training cause injuries?

Deyvid is a self proclaimed golf nut and is a fitter and builder at Limitless Golf. He forms part of the team of three including Rodney and Luke.

In the podcast Devyid discusses the importance of getting a correct fit for you golf game. We also cover how getting fitted may also increase swing speed and decrease injuries.

An awesome conversation to listen into for those who havn’t been correctly fitted or for those wanting an extra edge!

Toby McGeachie joins the podcast this week!

Toby is an experienced coach with 10+ years of experience and a great player being off scratch at the age of 15.

Now he splits up his time coaching at The Links Shell Cove and online via the Skillest app. 

Toby has a deep understanding of not only golf but also the relationship between the body and the mind. Listen in to get some practical tips for your golf game today!

Bobby joins the podcast with a large amount of experience in the golf industry. He has 20 years of coaching experience and has travelled vastly with his play and golf related studies. 

Bobby talks about his upbringing in Botswana putting on greens lined with oil and how this shapes his appreciation for the game. 

Bobby is a resident coach at Moore Park Driving Range and performs online lessons too. Make sure to follow his instagram page Bobbywaliagolf for great content and advice!

Ash joins us from Next Step Strength and Raw Barbell Club.

He is a strength and conditioning coach and a self proclaimed excel programming nerd.

Ash talks us through what your strength program needs, what it doesn’t need and demystifies some common myths.

You will learn a heap on how to get stronger and faster!

Jason Wood is a highly experienced golf coach and currently works from the Thornleigh Golf Centre.

Jason discusses the importance of a solid grip, speed and practice load.

Jason also discusses his time in sales which he feels has helped him befome a better coach!

Jordan Dermilio is an experienced physiotherapist and is new to the game of golf. 
He discusses how he dropped 20 shots in over a year off his handicap. 

Jordan also covers topics such as:
- Practice principles 
- Managing expectations
- Injury management 

A great listen for anyone trying to improve. 

Shaun is the owner of Accelerate strength in Balmain and is a keen golfer himself playing off a low single figures handicap. 

Shaun discusses what it takes to build club head speed safely and speaks about how you can take better care of your body (your vehicle). 

A great listen for anyone looking to get faster and healthier. 

The myths we discuss in this episode include:
1. My back is out of alignment 
2. My disc popped out
3, Strength exercises are bad for you
4. You must lift with a flat back
5. I need bed rest