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- Avoid Muscle Soreness with Ken MacDonald | Season 4 Episode 16
In episode 16, I am joined by Ken MacDonald. Ken is a TPI Level 3 certified physical trainer and a top 50 golf fitness professional by Golf Digest. Ken currently coaches many elite players in South Florida with his gym, Lifetime Performance. Ken and I discuss ways to aid recovery after gym training including:
- How golf fitness has changed
- How to avoid soreness
- Forced Off-season
- Recovery technology
Ken’s Book Recommendations:
Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller (https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes by Shirley Sahrmann (https://www.amazon.com/Diagnosis-Treatment-Movement-Impairment-Syndromes/dp/0801672058)
Advances in Functional Training: Training Techniques for Coaches, Personal Trainers and Athletes by Michael Boyle (https://www.amazon.com/Advances-Functional-Training-Techniques-Personal/dp/1931046018)
Where to find Ken:
Website: https://lifetimeperformancepbg.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennymac_lp/
17 min - Balanced Training with Jeff Pelizzaro | Season 4 Episode 15
In this episode, I am joined by the founder of 18strong and host of the 18Strong podcast, Jeff Pelizzaro. Jeff is a top 50 golf fitness professional by Golf Digest, TPI level 2, and licensed physical therapist. Jeff and I discuss balancing gym training with golf practice including:
- How to continue to train in tournament season
- How to optimize the results from your workouts
- How to recover after your workouts
- Jeff’s app and how it can help you
This is the fifth episode of five with Jeff, if you want to view the full interview, you can do so at my website here: https://theperfectpar.com/episodes/
Jeff’s Book Recommendations:
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor (https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615)
The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever by Mark Frost (https://www.amazon.com/Match-Game-Golf-Changed-Forever/dp/1401309615)
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy (https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X)
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299)
18 Strong Podcast:
Weekly episodes containing proven, practical advice, great stories, and strategies to inspire you to reach your golf and fitness goals.
Learn More!
18 Strong App:
Easy-to-follow, golf-specific training programs that help regular golfers get strong, fit, AND play their best permanently.
Learn More!
The 40 Day Forge:
https://18strong.com/theforge/
19 min - Build Muscle with Nutrition with Benn Fineman | Season 4 Episode 14
In this episode, I continue my conversation with nutrition expert Benn Fineman. We move away from golf-specific nutrition and focus more on optimizing your gym performance. We discuss:
- How to structure your diet for muscle growth
- When to fuel your body around a workout
- How to reduce soreness after a workout with nutrition
Benn’s Book Recommendations:
The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferriss (https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Body-Uncommon-Incredible-Superhuman/dp/0307704610)
The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success by Ed Mylett (https://www.amazon.com/Power-One-More-Ed-Mylett/dp/1119815363)
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. Grover (https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/1476714207)
Intuitive Roots Nutrition Coaching:
Adequately fueling your body is crucial for supporting the demands of your lifestyle and maintaining a healthy body composition. Using simple and achievable criteria put forth by the Precision Nutrition principles we can coach you to set yourself up for long-term success. Learn what healthy eating looks like, and how to make educated choices for meal selection and content.
Learn More!
Where to find Benn:
Website: https://intuitiveroots.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitive_roots/
11 min - Measuring the Mental Game with David MacKenzie | Season 4 Episode 13
In this episode, I am joined by mental game expert, David MacKenzie. David has been in the golf psychology industry for over ten years and has helped numerous players at the highest level. David and I discuss what is required to improve your mental game along with ways of measuring it including:
- What others will think
- Dealing with pressure as you improve
- Personality type and the mental game
- Quantifying the mental game
David’s Book Recommendation:
The Mindful Golfer: How to Lower Your Handicap While Raising Your Consciousness by Stephen Altschuler (https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Golfer-Handicap-Raising-Consciousness/dp/1632207230)
David’s Book:
Golf State of Mind: How to Develop The Mental Game of A Champion (https://www.amazon.com/Golf-State-Mind-Develop-Champion/dp/B0BLG2Q31F)
David’s Ultimate Mental Game Training Program:
10 years of coaching and research into human performance has helped me create the best possible program to teach the mental game. In this program, you'll get 7 step-by-step modules designed to improve your mental game in a matter of weeks. Each module has an audio and text version and comes with weekly exercises to complete before moving to the next module.
Learn More!
Where to find David:
Website: https://golfstateofmind.com/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/golfstateofmind
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golfstateofmind/
16 min - Speed and Endurance with Jeff Pelizzaro | Season 4 Episode 12
In this episode, I am joined by the founder of 18strong and host of the 18Strong podcast, Jeff Pelizzaro. Jeff is a top 50 golf fitness professional by Golf Digest, TPI level 2, and licensced physical therapist. Jeff and I discuss speed and endurance training for golf including:
- How to convert your strength training into swing speed
- How to train specifically for speed
- Balancing strength and speed training
- How to train for golf endurance
This is the fourth episode of five with Jeff, if you want to view the full interview, you can do so at my website here: https://theperfectpar.com/episodes/
Jeff’s Book Recommendations:
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor (https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615)
The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever by Mark Frost (https://www.amazon.com/Match-Game-Golf-Changed-Forever/dp/1401309615)
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy (https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X)
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299)
18 Strong Podcast:
Weekly episodes containing proven, practical advice, great stories and strategies to inspire you to reach your golf and fitness goals.
Learn More!
18 Strong App:
Easy-to-follow, golf-specific training programs that help regular golfers get strong, fit, AND play their best, permanently.
Learn More!
The 40 Day Forge:
https://18strong.com/theforge/
Where to find Jeff:
Website: https://18strong.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/18strong_/
15 min - What to Eat and When with Benn Fineman | Season 4 Episode 11
In this episode, I continue my conversation with nutrition expert Benn Fineman. Using the information we discussed in prior episodes, Benn provides an ideal nutrition plan for a day of performance. We discuss:
- What you should be eating before an event
- Good foods to eat during a tournament
- How to eat clean while traveling
Benn’s Book Recommendations:
The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferriss (https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Body-Uncommon-Incredible-Superhuman/dp/0307704610)
The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success by Ed Mylett (https://www.amazon.com/Power-One-More-Ed-Mylett/dp/1119815363)
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. Grover (https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/1476714207)
Intuitive Roots Nutrition Coaching:
Adequately fueling your body is crucial for supporting the demands of your lifestyle and maintaining a healthy body composition. Using simple and achievable criteria put forth by the Precision Nutrition principles we can coach you to set yourself up for long-term success. Learn what healthy eating looks like, and how to make educated choices for meal selection and content.
Learn More!
Where to find Benn:
Website: https://intuitiveroots.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitive_roots/
22 min - The Modern Mental Game with David MacKenzie | Season 4 Episode 10
In this episode, I am joined by mental game expert, David MacKenzie. David has been in the golf psychology industry for over ten years and has helped numerous players at the highest level. David and I discuss the modern mental game including:
- How golf psychology has changed
- What you can learn from tour pros
- Adversity on the golf course
- Meditation
David’s Book Recommendation:
The Mindful Golfer: How to Lower Your Handicap While Raising Your Consciousness by Stephen Altschuler (https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Golfer-Handicap-Raising-Consciousness/dp/1632207230)
David’s Book:
Golf State of Mind: How to Develop The Mental Game of A Champion (https://www.amazon.com/Golf-State-Mind-Develop-Champion/dp/B0BLG2Q31F)
David’s Ultimate Mental Game Training Program:
10 years of coaching and research into human performance has helped me create the best possible program to teach the mental game. In this program, you'll get 7 step-by-step modules designed to improve your mental game in a matter of weeks. Each module has an audio and text version and comes with weekly exercises to complete before moving to the next module.
Learn More!
Where to find David:
Website: https://golfstateofmind.com/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/golfstateofmind
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golfstateofmind/
16 min - Muscle Mass VS Strength with Jeff Pelizzaro | Season 4 Episode 9
In this episode, I am joined by the founder of 18strong and host of the 18Strong podcast, Jeff Pelizzaro. Jeff is a top 50 golf fitness professional by Golf Digest, TPI level 2, and licensced physical therapist. Jeff and I discuss the differences between muscle mass and strength including:
- How closely related is muscle mass to strength
- How to train for muscle growth compared to strength
- Should you focus on strength or hypertrophy
- The importance of planning
This is the third episode of five with Jeff, if you want to view the full interview, you can do so at my website here: https://theperfectpar.com/episodes/
Jeff’s Book Recommendations:
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor (https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615)
The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever by Mark Frost (https://www.amazon.com/Match-Game-Golf-Changed-Forever/dp/1401309615)
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy (https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X)
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299)
18 Strong Podcast:
Weekly episodes containing proven, practical advice, great stories and strategies to inspire you to reach your golf and fitness goals.
Learn More!
18 Strong App:
Easy-to-follow, golf-specific training programs that help regular golfers get strong, fit, AND play their best, permanently.
Learn More!
The 40 Day Forge:
https://18strong.com/theforge/
Where to find Jeff:
Website: https://18strong.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/18strong_/
10 min - Hydration and Electrolytes with Benn Fineman | Season 4 Episode 8
In this episode, I continue my conversation with nutrition expert Benn Fineman. Benn and I discuss something many would consider simple, hydration. However, it is far from simple, and we discuss the essentials, including:
- The importance of hydration
- Electrolytes
- How to measure your hydration
Benn’s Book Recommendations:
The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferriss (https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Body-Uncommon-Incredible-Superhuman/dp/0307704610)
The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success by Ed Mylett (https://www.amazon.com/Power-One-More-Ed-Mylett/dp/1119815363)
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. Grover (https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/1476714207)
Intuitive Roots Nutrition Coaching:
Adequately fueling your body is crucial for supporting the demands of your lifestyle and maintaining a healthy body composition. Using simple and achievable criteria put forth by the Precision Nutrition principles we can coach you to set yourself up for long-term success. Learn what healthy eating looks like, and how to make educated choices for meal selection and content.
Learn More!
Where to find Benn:
Website: https://intuitiveroots.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitive_roots/
20 min - Progressing in The Gym with Jeff Pelizzaro | Season 4 Episode 7
In this episode, I am joined by the founder of 18strong and host of the 18Strong podcast, Jeff Pelizzaro. Jeff is a top 50 golf fitness professional by Golf Digest, TPI level 2, and licensced physical therapist. Jeff and I discuss how you should be progressing in the gym including:
- How can you measure progress
- When to increase weight
- Ideal rep/set ranges
- Common muscle imbalances
This is the second episode of five with Jeff, if you want to view the full interview, you can do so at my website here: https://theperfectpar.com/episodes/
Jeff’s Book Recommendations:
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor (https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615)
The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever by Mark Frost (https://www.amazon.com/Match-Game-Golf-Changed-Forever/dp/1401309615)
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy (https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X)
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299)
18 Strong Podcast:
Weekly episodes containing proven, practical advice, great stories and strategies to inspire you to reach your golf and fitness goals.
Learn More!
18 Strong App:
Easy-to-follow, golf-specific training programs that help regular golfers get strong, fit, AND play their best, permanently.
Learn More!
The 40 Day Forge:
https://18strong.com/theforge/
Where to find Jeff:
Website: https://18strong.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/18strong_/
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About The Perfect Par
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The Perfect Par, hosted by junior golfer Carter Stroup, is a golf podcast focused on providing serious golfers with valuable and actionable information from the best minds in the game.