The Golf Fitness Bomb Squad with Chris Finn

The champ is here! World Long Drive champion and world record holder Kyle Berkshire joins the podcast to talk about his golf journey from college to the world championships. Kyle also speaks about his speed training, recovery habits, and his road to recovery after sustaining injuries.

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Joint replacement procedures are prevalent among Baby Boomers, people ages 50-60. Unfortunately, joint replacement can come with a lot of false narratives. Chris hops on this episode to defuse a couple of time bombs about the right thing to do pre surgery and post-surgery, and how golfers can get back to playing. 

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In this episode, Chris is joined by legendary golf instructor, radio and TV host, Michael Breed. Michael goes into the common physical and mental limiters he sees from students he instructs and how golfers can combat these limiters. Michael also explains how grip strength is undervalued in the golf swing and how strength training correlates with grip strength in men and women.

Follow Michael Breed on social media @michaelbreed.

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In this episode, Chris shares insightful lessons he learned during the rehab of World Long Drive champion, Kyle Berkshire. Chris breaks down how Kyle went from not being able to swing his club to hitting the ball as fast as ever and how these takeaways can apply to all golfers.

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Chris is joined by P4S Golf Physical Therapist, John Webber, as they discuss physical therapy in the golf industry. In this episode, John breaks down the impact physical therapy can have on a golfer’s longevity, what golfers should look for in a physical therapist, and the approach he takes when seeing new clients.

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Chris lays out 3 exercises you must stop doing and 3 exercises you can replace them with to improve your golf game. Over the past decade, there have been tons of exercises and ideas that have been recommended in the golf industry without the consideration of the individual golfer. Based on the latest research, Chris explains why these 3 exercises have minimal to no impact on your golf performance.

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In this episode, Chris brings on special guest, Jeff Pelizzaro. Jeff is a Golf Digest Top 50 Best Golf Professional, physical therapist, best-selling author, co-founder of 18STRONG, and host of The 18STRONG Podcast. Chris and Jeff discuss the approach what golfers look for to increase longevity in playing golf and how to create a plan to achieve their goals. Jeff also dives into the 40 Day Forge program and how impactful it has been to the 18STRONG community.

Be sure to check out 18STRONG on social media: @18strong

For more information on The Forge, check out https://18strong.com/theforge/

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In this episode, host Chris goes solo to explore the art of tracking your golf progress. He delves into how we track the progress of the PGA, LPGA and Long Drive Pros we work with, he also shares tips on what you should be tracking, and emphasizes the importance of assessing the four rotary centers in your swing. You'll learn what data to keep an eye on while out on the course. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned golfer, this episode will help you take your game to the next level.

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In this episode, we have a special guest, LPGA Pro Jennifer Chang, who takes us on a journey into the world of professional golf. Jennifer shares her secrets to success, focusing on the essential aspect of warming up before a round of golf. Tune in as she unveils her pre-game rituals, which encompass a routine to prepare her body for peak performance on the course. Learn how Jennifer stays at the top of her game!

Be sure to follow Jennifer on instagram @Jennifer.Chang

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Chris discusses the common myth going around the golf fitness community regarding grip strength and its relation to speed. Many professionals and companies are pushing the importance of grip strength to gain speed. The correlation between the two may surprise you.

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