Best Par Four Performance Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 135. The Biomechanics of Injury and Key Movements For Increasing Clubhead Speed with Dan Thompson 59:04

2y ago59:04

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The Biomechanics of Injury and Key Movements For Increasing Clubhead Speed On Episode 135 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Dan Thompson, a golf educator based out of the UK. What you'll learn from this episode. How biomechanics can help us identify injury risk What are the most common injuries in golf Key movements for swi…

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Ep 134. Research Corner: Effects of Physical Activity and Inactivity on Muscle Fatigue 32:59

2y ago32:59

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Research Corner: Effects of Physical Activity and Inactivity on Muscle Fatigue On Episode 134 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down for a solo episode for a new segment called The Research Corner Fatigue in golf can make those later holes challenging, especially if you're walking the course. If you can maximize your endurance it can…

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Episode 133: Yoga For Golfers with Liesbeth Pauwels 54:42

2y ago54:42

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Yoga For Golf On Episode 133 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Liesbeth Pauwels, a golf movement expert, and golf performance coach. Mobility is an important aspect of golf performance. There are many methods out there that can help you achieve this goal, so today Liesbeth and I talk about how to incorporate yoga and mobili…

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Orthopedic Cost vs Orthopedic Revenue with Clinton Lee 45:30

2y ago45:30

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On Episode 132 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Clinton Lee a Physical Therapist and Owner of Physio Strength in NYC. When it comes to performance, many professionals have conflicting ideas on what's good for someone vs what is not. This can make understanding what is best for YOU very difficult. This is where the concept …

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Ep 131. The Nervous Systems Impact On The Golf Swing 49:23

2y ago49:23

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The Nervous Systems Impact On The Golf Swing On Episode 131 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Brian McLaughlin, a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Perfect Stride Physical Therapy in NYC. When it comes to movement, the nervous system dictates everything. On this podcast, we talk mostly about fitness and the somatosensory system…

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Ep 130. Strength Trainings Impact on Golf Performance 14:39

2y ago14:39

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Strength Training's Impact on Golf Performance On Episode 130 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down for a solo episode. What you'll learn from this episode. What I learned from 1 year of fitness training and its impact on my golf game The long-term athletic development of golfers Get 25% off the Lift With Joe Golf Performance Progra…

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Ep 129. Staying Active When Injured and Finding a Good Physical Therapist 36:38

2y ago36:38

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Staying Active When Injured and Finding a Good Physical Therapist On Episode 129 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down for a solo episode. Returning to golf or being active when injured or dealing with pain can be tough. But following some general guidelines around pain can be paramount to bridging the gap between rehab and performa…

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Ep 128. Putting Patterns, Green Reading, and Reducing Your Putts Per Round with Pat Bigelow 57:07

2y ago57:07

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Putting Patterns, Green Reading, and Reducing Your Putts Per Round On Episode 128 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Pat Bigelow, the Lead Instructor at Pure Drive Golf. One of golf's mantras is "drive for show, putt for dough". This saying may be a little antiquated these days, but that does not mean that putting is not an …

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Ep 127. Improving Your Short Game with Adam Kolloff 54:44

2+ y ago54:44

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Improving Your Short Game On Episode 127 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Adam Kolloff, the Founder of Pure Drive Golf. You can save a lot of strokes off your score with a solid short game. Nailing your approach shots, and not needing to chip more than once to get on the green are key to reducing your scores and handicap. …

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Ep 126. Setting Badass Golf Goals with Dan Hwang 52:08

2+ y ago52:08

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On Episode 126 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Dan Hwang, a Physical Therapist in New York City. Golf is hard. But when looking to get better at any skill, knowing your starting point and your destination is extremely important. Without knowing where you are going, you will never know where you might end up. This is why I…

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Ep 125. Common Speed Training Mistakes with SuperSpeed Golf 57:05

2+ y ago57:05

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On Episode 125 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Mike Napolean and Tyler Standifird of SuperSpeed Golf. Everyone wants more distance off the tees, and increasing clubhead speed is the primary way to do this. But there are a few misconceptions and mistakes that a lot of people make when it comes to Overspeed training, and th…

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Ep 124. What is Tightness and How Long Does It Take To Make Mobility Changes 48:07

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On Episode 124 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Calum and Hali, the Co-Owners of Flow Motion Fitness… What we discussed: How Calum and Hali blend strength training and mobility work into their workouts Their stories on how they went from injured and immobile to feeling great and mobile Hypermobility vs Hypomobility Mobilit…

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Ep 123. Hip Mobility and Lower Back Pain 18:18

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On Episode 123 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down for a solo episode. What you’ll learn from this episode. How Hip Mobility Can Effect Your Lower Back How to Create a Resilient Spine Get access to my Ultimate Hip Mobility Program https://joegambinodpt.com/ultimatehip1/ Use the Coupon Code FTFF for 10% off Connect with me: Instagr…

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Ep 122: Developing the Human Skills of Golf with Pia Nilsson 55:42

2+ y ago55:42

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On Episode 122 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Pia Nilsson, a Golf Coach and Co-Founder of Vision 54. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Pia shares her favorite coaching stories What are Human Skills and how will they help you play better golf The importance of fitness Better strategies for practice Connect with Pia: Inst…

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Ep 121: 5 Strategies to Creating a More Resilient Body 35:26

2+ y ago35:26

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On Episode 121 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down for a solo episode. What you’ll learn from this episode. Why tracking your golf score trends is healthier than harping on your latest round in a vacuum. What does it mean to be more resilient? 5 strategies for creating a more resilient body Things mentioned in the episode Lift wit…

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Ep. 120 The Journey of a Professional Golfer with Peter Creighton 47:24

2+ y ago47:24

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On Episode 120 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Peter Creighton, a Professional Golfer on the Kerry Forn. What you’ll learn from this episode: How his background in hockey has helped him become a better golfer Peter’s Fitness Routine How he lost 25 lbs and got himself in the best shape possible to improve his game Peter’s …

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Ep 119: Mental Performance with Jamie Glazier 1:03:27

2+ y ago1:03:27

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On Episode 119 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Jamie Glazier, a Mental Performance Coach. What you’ll learn from this episode. How to identify when your mental performance is what’s holding your golf game back How expectation management can help you drop strokes off your golf game How to diffuse negative thoughts on the c…

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Ep 118. Off Season Golf Goals and Program Philosophy 50:08

2+ y ago50:08

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On Episode 118 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Dan Hwang, a Doctor of Physical Therapy in the NYC area. What you’ll learn from this episode. Our golf goals going into next season Training Philosophy Program Design Ask Joe Segment: Best exercises for increasing clubhead speed Things Mentioned In This Episode: Arccos Golf S…

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Ep 117. What you can learn from injury 22:38

2+ y ago22:38

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On Episode 117 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down for a solo episode. What you’ll learn from this episode. What is pain? How injury occurs Lessons that can be learned from being injured Connect with me: Instagram Twitter YouTube Join the Fitness For The Fairways Facebook group and become a part of the community! Golf Warm-Up Eboo…

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Ep 116. The What Grinds My Gears Episode 29:27

2+ y ago29:27

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This week's episode is slightly different than the rest. Joe invited four golf fitness professionals to share their thoughts on what grinds their gears about the golf fitness profession. Hopefully, this helps you navigate the social landscape and the insane amount of information that can be found there. Hopefully, it will also spur conversation wit…

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Ep 115. Creating a Resilient Athlete with Moses Bernard 58:40

2+ y ago58:40

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Creating a Resilient Athlete with Moses Bernard On Episode 115 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Moses Bernard, a Chiropractor and Movement Specialist in the Tampa area. What you'll learn from this episode. Three underrated aspects of athletic development that will create a durable athlete How sleep can impact motor perform…

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Ep 114. What is Upper and Lower Body Separation and Why it Matters with Ryan Blackburn 53:34

2+ y ago53:34

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On Episode 114 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Ryan Blackburn, a 2x Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional and the Owner of Orlando Golf Performance. What you’ll learn from this episode. Golf fitness misinformation How upper and lower body separation can impact your golf swing The kinematic sequence and why it’s important How 3…

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Ep 113. The Application of Strength Training for Golf Performance with Quinn Henoch 57:24

2+ y ago57:24

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On Episode 113 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Quinn Henoch, a physical therapist, strength coach, and the founder of Clinical Athlete… What you’ll learn from this episode. Should Golfers Olympic Lift Application of Strength Training to Sport Performance Velocity-Based Training Does Correlation Equal Causation The Ask Joe…

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Episode 112: Shoulder and Upper Body Golf Performance Tips with Ken Mengel 57:12

2+ y ago57:12

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On Episode 112 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Ken Mengel, a Physical Therapist and co-founder of Fore Fitness Golf. What you’ll learn from this episode. How creating length in your swing can increase club head speed How the scapula plays the role of a bridge connecting your shoulder to the rest of your body The role of S…

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Ep 111. Shot Shaping + Simple Tips to Improve Your Golf Swing with Ryan Webb 49:26

2+ y ago49:26

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On Episode 111 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Ryan Webb, a PGA Golf Pro, and Director of Instruction at North Ridge CC in Raleigh, NC. What you’ll learn: Strategies for shot shaping Why you should spend more time working on grip, alignment, and ball position What to do with your golf set-up if you struggle with mobility …

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Ep 110: Neck Injuries and Its Impact on the Golf Swing with Kevin Dishon 53:56

2+ y ago53:56

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On Episode 110 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Kevin Dishon, a Physical Therapist and the owner of the Golf DPT What we discussed: How pain can impact your golf swing How understanding your diagnosis can improve your PT outcomes What are the most common types of neck injuries? A discussion on posture and its effect on nec…

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Ep 109: Lessons Learned On The Road To Breaking 100 36:15

2+ y ago36:15

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On Episode 109 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down for a solo episode. What you’ll learn from this episode. Lessons Joe learned on his path to breaking 100 Joe breaks up the lessons learned into 3 categories; Swing, Mindset, and Fitness Things mentioned in the episode Arccos Smart Caddie - Use coupon code PARFOUR to get 10% off at…

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Ep 108. How to Train For Increased Clubhead Speed with Dan McCracken 1:01:03

2+ y ago1:01:03

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On Episode 108. of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Dan McCracken, the Director of Instruction at Five Iron Golf and TPI Performance Specialist. What you’ll learn from this episode. The most important qualities for creating a consistent swing Strategies for improving your mental game Dan’s number 1 advice for scoring better W…

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Ep 107. What is Functional Training with Kevin Carr 52:44

2+ y ago52:44

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What is Functional Training with Kevin Carr On Episode 107 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Kevin Carr, a massage therapist, strength and conditioning coach, and the co-founder of Movement As Medicine. When it comes to functional training, there are many different opinions on what that means. It can get confusing to unders…

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Ep 106. Improve Your Scores Through Managing Expectations And Picking Smarter Targets with Jon Sherman 56:07

3y ago56:07

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Improve Your Scores Through Managing Expectations And Picking Smarter Targets with Jon Sherman On Episode 106 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Jon Sherman, the owner of Practical Golf and the co-host of the Sweet Spot Podcast. This is one of my favorite episodes to date and the advice that Jon provides will have an immedia…

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Ep 105. Mobility vs Strength - Which Do You Need? 21:33

3y ago21:33

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Mobility vs Strength - Which Do You Need? On Episode 105 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down for a solo episode. Ready to take your golf performance to the next level? Sign-up before June 15th for the Golf Performance Program to take advantage of the Early Bird Special and get 20% off. Click here to sign-up. What you'll learn from…

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Ep 104. The Missing Link In Your Golf Warm-up 26:16

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The Missing Link in Your Golf Warm-up On Episode 104 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down for a solo episode. With golf being a ballistic sport that places large amounts of force on the body, warming up is an important aspect of golf performance. A proper warm-up reduces injury risk, helps you feel more limber on the golf course, a…

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Ep 103. Movement Assessments, Manual Therapy, and Bridging the Gap with Mike Stella 1:16:02

3y ago1:16:02

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Movement Assessments, Manual Therapy, and Bridging the Gap with Mike Stella On Episode 103 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Mike Stella, an Athletic Trainer, RockTape Instructor, and Founder of the Movement Underground. What you'll learn from this episode. How his injury history impacted his career as an ATC What do you re…

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Ep 102: Shoulder Care, Diagnosis, and Treatment with Adam McClusky 58:30

3y ago58:30

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Shoulder Care, Diagnosis, and Treatment with Adam McClusky On Episode 102 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Adam McCluskey, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the owner of The PT Initiative in Raleigh, NC. The cat is now out of the bag. I am moving to Raleigh, NC, and will be joining Adam McCluskey's team at the PT Initiative…

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Ep 101. The Body Swing Connection with Carolina Romero 1:04:55

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The Body Swing Connection with Carolina Romero Your body has a large influence on your golf swing. It literally is the thing that manipulates the club so you can launch that small white ball down the fairway. This is one reason why coaches recommend you swing your swing. Trying to recreate Rory Mcllroy's swing can be a recipe for disaster if you do…

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Ep 100. Is Sitting Bad For You? And Is Phil Mickelson A Super Human at 50 Years Old? 34:49

3y ago34:49

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Is Sitting Bad For You? And Is Phil Mickelson A Super Human at 50 Years Old? It's episode 100! We made it to the century mark and it feels pretty damn good. To celebrate, we are in the midst of doing a huge giveaway with 11 great prizes from new golf shoes from True Linkswear, to virtual golf lessons, to all sorts of fitness gear. Head to programs.…

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Ep 99. Improving Your Nutrition Habits and Moving Daily with Jeff Pelizzaro 1:03:15

3y ago1:03:15

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Improving Your Nutrition Habits and Moving Daily with Jeff Pelizzaro Enter to win one of eleven prizes to celebrate the Fitness For The Fairways 100th episode. https://programs.parfourperformance.com/ep100giveaway Prizes you can win: Superspeed Sticks Virtual Lesson with Joe Ostrowski (@jfogolf) Fitness Band Starter Kit from Peak Labs Free Year of …

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Ep 98: Mobility Programming with John Lindsey 52:49

3y ago52:49

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Mobility Programming with John Lindsey (aka. The Movement Journey) Click here to enter the giveaway or head to https://programs.parfourperformance.com/ep100giveaway On Episode 98 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with John Lindsey, the Fitness Director at the Ford Field and River Club. Mobility training in my mind is one of the …

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Ep 97. Are You Training Too Much and The Evolution of Par Four Performance 27:52

3y ago27:52

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Are You Training Too Much and The Evolution of Par Four Performance A lot has changed since episode 1 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast. On episode 97, Joe discusses the evolution of Par Four Performance. In 2017 this business started as a website. In 2019, this podcast was first launched with zero expectations of it being successful. Today, …

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Ep 96. How to Create a Natural Golf Swing with Erika Larkin 56:00

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Ep 96: How to Create a Natural Golf Swing with Erika Larkin On Episode 96 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Erika Larkin, the Director of Instruction at Creighton Farms in Aldie VA. She is a PGA teaching professional and the author of A True Swing. What you'll learn from this episode. The Physics of the Golf Swing How to cr…

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Ep 95. How To Train Like The Pros with Spencer Tatum 1:02:45

3y ago1:02:45

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Episode 95: How To Train Like The Pros THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT INTO THE IN-SEASON PHASE OF THE GOLF PERFORMANCE PROGRAM. ENROLLMENT CLOSES APRIL 30th. GO TO www.joegambinodpt.com/golfperformanceprogram TO SIGN UP BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! On Episode 95 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Spencer Tatum, the owner…

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Ep 94. Foot Care and Golf Shoewear with Jason Moore (TRUE Linkswear) 56:31

3y ago56:31

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Foot Care and Golf Shoewear Click here for a chance to win a FREE spot in the Par Four Performance In-Season Golf Performance Program (only applicable from April 19th-25th) On Episode 94 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Jason Moore, the co-founder of TRUE Linkswear. TRUE Linkswear is an amazing golf shoe company that makes…

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Ep. 93: What is Kinstretch? 30:20

3y ago30:20

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On Episode 93 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down for a solo session. Kinstretch is a movement enhancement system that helps you create maximal body control, flexibility, and USEABLE ranges of motion. Creating end-range strength, control over your flexibility, and learning the tools for taking care of your own body, Kinstretch is …

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Ep 92. In-Season Golf Performance Training 24:31

3y ago24:31

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On Episode 92 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down for a solo session. Golf in-season training is an important factor in improving your performance. The main goal for in-season training should be feeling your best all season long. Secondarily, your goal should be to maintain or slightly improve your strength, power, and clubhead sp…

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Ep 91. Common Fitness Mistakes to Avoid with Dan Pope 1:10:29

3y ago1:10:29

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On Episode 91 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Dan Pope, a Doctor of Physical Therapist, certified meathead, and owner of Fitness Pain Free. What you'll learn from this episode. Nocebo effect vs being real with your clients How normal is it to have pain? Common fitness mistakes to avoid How do you determine an appropriate …

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Ep 90 Initial Thoughts On Over Speed Training And Off Season Results 17:33

3y ago17:33

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Episode 90 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast is a solo episode. What you'll learn from this episode. Joe's initial thoughts on starting the Level 1 SuperSpeed Golf protocol Current results of Joe's offseason training program Getting prepared for the 2021 golf season Connect with Joe Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Don't forget if you have b…

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Ep 89: How Important Is Golf Fitness Screening with Mike Carroll 56:25

3y ago56:25

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How Important Is Golf Fitness Screening The Fitness For The Fairways podcast is a golf fitness podcast designed to help golfers better understand the human body and golf performance so they can play golf, pain-free. On Episode 89 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Mike Carroll a Golf Fitness Coach and the founder of Fit For …

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Ep 88 - Understanding Golf Equipment with Joshua Haywood 59:11

3y ago59:11

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The Fitness For The Fairways podcast is a golf fitness podcast designed to help golfers better understand the human body and golf performance so they can play golf, pain-free. On Episode 88 Joe sat down with Joshua Haywood, the Founder of Haywood Golf in Vancouver, Canada. If you have been dealing with pain that is impacting your golf game, click h…

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Ep 87 - The Science of Speed Training with SuperSpeed Golf 1:06:12

3y ago1:06:12

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On Episode 87 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Kyle Shay and Michael Napolean, the founders of SuperSpeed Golf What you'll learn from this episode. The science behind why speed training actually works What types of changes can you expect when using the SuperSpeed Golf Clubs What does the evidence and clinical practice say …

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Ep 86: Brooks' Resurgence and Tiger's Surgery with Darin Hovis 47:26

3y ago47:26

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Brooks' Resurgence and Tiger's Surgery with Darin Hovis On Episode 86 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Darin Hovis, a golf fitness coach and the owner of Par 4 Fitness in Naples, Fl. What you'll learn from this episode. How his ATC background influences what he does in Golf Fitness Our take on Brooks’ injuries and his resu…

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