GPA Podcast: golf fitness, health and performance: Recent Episodes
Billy Troy
The Golf Physio Australia (GPA) podcast exists to help improve your golf game and make you enjoy playing more. Whether you are a weekend warrior or an elite player, you can find some value here. We cover everything that can make you a better golfer. This includes physical conditioning, nutrition, performance habits and more.
This is an awesome episode to discover what you should be doing for your body before, during and after golf.
Manny is the Director of Recovery at UGP and has plenty of takeaways you can use right now!
Enjoy
I recently read Adam’s book - The Practice Manual and really enjoyed it.
Listen in to hear ideas on:
- Practice strategies
- Swing changes
- Impact conditions
- Learning states
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In this golf fitness podcast Jason Lau from performance purpose joins me
We discuss
- Vertical leap training
- Injury prevention
- Speed training
- Goal setting
Enjoy the episode!
Nick is a decorated strength and conditioning coach out of the UK and works with many professional and amateur golfers alike.
He has many years of experience in the industry and brings a wealth of knowledge.
We cover topics such as
- Speed development
- Injury prevention
- Nutrition
- Hydration
Enjoy the chat!
Chris is the owner of Amplitude Training and has a sporting background in golf and football.
Today he trains a variety of athletes so they can achieve their physical best.
In the podcast we cover a variety of topics including:
- Increasing club head speed
- Sleep
- Overcoming injuries
Listen in 👍
Putter fittings have become more popular over the last 5 years.
Listen in to hear what it can do for your game!
I recently read ‘Golf Is Not A Game Of Perfect’ by one of the leading Sports Psychologists Bob Rotella. It is simple, thoughtful and effective way of improving your game quickly.
Bob talks about many different mental strategies such as visualisation, self talk, expectation management and more.
Listen as i break down the book into 7 key areas 👍
In this episode i speak to Aidan from Ideal Nutrition. Aidan is an experienced Dietitian from Queensland and works with a large number of athletes.
We cover topics such as
- Calorie counting
- Pre and post exercise nutrition
- Supplement
Listen in for detailed and actionable nutrition advice!
I am excited to present this episode of the GPA podcast featuring Ryan Barath from TXG (Tour Experience Golf).
Ryan has a huge amount of experience and knowledge in golf club fitting and building which makes for awesome listening.
We go through question such as:
- Why get a golf club fitting?
- What are people doing wrong when buying golf clubs?
There is plenty of information packed into this episode, enjoy!
In this episode i cover the topic of sports supplements.
I discuss topics such as:
- What sports supplements work?
- What supplements should i take?
- What are the benefits of supplements?
Thanks for listening!
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!
Josh Rindfleish joins the GPA podcast from the Australian Golf Club.
Josh discusses his experiences playing golf on the American mini tours, caddying on the PGA tour with Matt Jones and coaching a variety of clients.
He discusses technology such as trackman and force plates and comments on why driving distance is so important.
An awesome listen for anyone wanting to hear what it is like inside of the ropes.
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
My 10 favourite exercises for golf fitness:
1. Lunge
2. Squat
3. Trap bar deadlift
4. Kettlebell swing
5. Box jump
6. Plyometric pushups
7. Single leg stance + row
8. Clean and press
9. Step and press
10. Medicine ball throw
Do you have a golf injury?
What you should do?
1. Get your injury assessed by a golf specific medical professional
2. Get a swing assessment
3. Use the injury as an opportunity
4. Practice your short game
Blake is a PGA member and has a great deal of knowledge in the coaching space.
He currently leads the coaching academy at Lynwood golf club and is doing a great job developing juniors, elite golfers and weekend players alike.
Blake shares some great insights and you are sure to learn a lot from this episode!
It was awesome to have good friend Adam Kelleher to the podcast!
He is the first official guest and he brings tremendous value and a great deal of experience to your ears.
Listen to topics such as golf fitness routines, golf industry insights and more.
Adam’s passion is infectious and i am sure you will leave the podcast with some actionable takeaways.
In this episode i discuss my recent club fitting at cool clubs in Sydney.
Listen to the benefits of club fitting and what it can do to your game!
Lower back pain at golf is not uncommon and can be debilitating.
I discuss 3 reasons why you may be getting back pain so that you can do something about it.
As always, thanks for listening!
This episode goes over a golf warmup to gain you distance. The article can be found on my website golfphysioaustralia.com
The exercises are:
1. Crab walk with scapula stabilisers
2. Dynamic stomp with rotation
3. Scapula retractions
4. Reverse lunge with rotation
5. Speed skaters
Credit to authors: Langdown, Wells, Graham and Bridge (2018).
Listen to hear 5 simple ways to increase golf driving distance and club head speed.
- Increase flexibility
- Increase power
- Increase rotational speed and coordination
- Use swing speed devices
- Use feedback devices
Listen to hear the 5 key foundations in golf fitness.
1. Coordination
2. Balance
3. Flexibility
4. Muscular and cardiovascular endurance
5. Power
Listen into the introduction of the Golf Physio Australia podcast.
I discuss my origin story in golf, my physiotherapy training and my passion for the game.