Tiger Woods Does It Again
Tiger Woods is off to an incredible start in 2008, winning 3 tournaments in 3 starts. He did it again this weekend, winning another tournament, but its no surprise based on his physical strength and mobility.
Not only does Tiger look like he gained even more muscle in the off-season, it looks like he has Mark McGwire’s arms, almost. Although again, Tiger is doing this all without steroids.
Tiger is physically dominating the sport. Heck, he’s even driven Phil Mickelson to start exercising and to lose weight. Phil looks so much better now that he has lost 20 pounds.
I’d be very interested to see Tiger’s workout program. Is there anything fancy in it? Or is it just the basics? How does he gain strength without sacrificing mobility? That is one of the biggest mistakes most “bodybuilding” type routines make…if a golfer did bodybuilding type training, it would most likely ruin his game just as easily as getting fat and out of shape.
Does Tiger use a lot of bodyweight exercises? Does he do cardio or interval training? If anyone has the inside scoop on that training program, let me know.
Now you certainly don’t need to be a powerlifter, bodybuilder, or gymnast to be a good golfer…as you can see by the physiques on many other men and women on tour. However, you can’t let your strength or mobility be the limiting factor in your game. So you need to train…
The best things to do are…
1) Use a variety of bodyweight exercises to work on your strength and mobility. This can be part of your warmup or can compose your entire workout. Like I said, you don’t need to be a powerlifter to be a golfer.
First, start with the basics like pushups, bodyweight squats, inverted bodyweight rows, stick-ups, lunges, and the plank and side plank for your abs.
Then once you’ve mastered those, move on to spiderman pushups, spiderman climbs, mountain climbers, one-leg romanian deadlifts, stability ball leg curls, hanging leg raises, pullups, chinups, and decline pushups.
There are dozens, if not hundreds of bodyweight exercises you can do to burn fat, get stronger, and improve your mobility. This will help you hit longer and more accurately on the golf course.
Plus, it will increase your stamina and focus late in the game – combined with good nutrition of course.
2) Work with a good golf coach to identify your weaknesses. Is your lack of hip mobility messing up your swing? Is your work posture ruining your shoulder mobility? Etc.
3) Eat right for fat loss and mental energy. You won’t get tired on the course. I believe this is one of the most under-rated aspects of Tiger’s game. If you watch him play, you’ll see him snacking at various points in the day. And he ain’t eating junk, unlike many of the older players on the scene. Plus, good nutrition allows him to recover between rounds and between workouts.
If you follow these three steps, you’ll have a better body, you’ll burn fat, and you’ll golf like a champ. Use your bodyweight, not machines, to become fit like Tiger Woods.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training.
Try Turbulence Training today with the Trial Version for only $4.95
Related Posts:
Categories: Uncategorized Tags:
Injured - Don't overdo it. Just take a break.
Today’s workout was workout B from Turbulence Training Bodyweight Cardio 3. I began the warmup and moved on to the workout.
During the first set I started feeling a pain in my knee. I must be getting old. It wasn’t going away. I always have problems with this knee. I must have done something to it at some point in time. I decided to just cut the workout short and do some strecthing as long as it’s not hurting when I stretch.
There is no point in overdoing it because your just going to hurt yourself in the long run. Take a break and let it heal. Remember I’m not a doctor so this is my own opinion. Should probably check with your doctor if you have an injury.
I know my body and pains seem to come and go.
l8r
Darren
Related Posts:
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Injured
Great Cardio Workout
Today was another Great Cardio Workout. I’m back to the start of the routine so it was Bodyweight Cardio 3 Workout A today.
My first warmup was to cut the grass. It looked like it was going to rain so perfect timing. Especially since tomorrow is garbage day. It definately helps if you actually have to push your lawn mower like I do. It’s a Great Cardio workout. I’m pretty much worn out just from that.
I took a break then moved into the Cardio Workout warmup circuit. I only did one since I already had my pre warmup earlier. Then I did 2 circuits of the workout. I’m drenched. That only took about a half hour. It’s great because you can workout whenever you want and you don’t need much spare time. Just jump into the warmup and get going. If your running low on time just do 1 circuit. If your looking for a full workout then do 4. It’s up to you. So those days when you want to workout but are time strapped…. then just do 1 set. It’s better then nothing.
More info about Turbulence Training Bodyweight Cardio 3
l8r
Darren
Related Posts:
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Cardio Workout
Bodyweight Cardio 3 Workout D - Turbulence Training
Today was Bodyweight Cardio 3 Workout D – Turbulence Training. I did the 2 warm up sets and 1 set of the workout. There were so many new exercises I’ve never done before so I didn’t want to over do it.
I never knew there were so many exercises you could do with a stability exercise ball. They are really tough. Good for a core workout. Definitely going to feel it tomorrow.
The tough part of the exercises is the balance. You don’t get this kind of workout with machines. You have to use a lot more muscles to balance while you are doing the exercise. When using machines you only use the main muscles and don’t involve the balancing muscles.
Try some exercises other then the machines at the gym and you’ll see the difference.
l8r
Darren
Related Posts:
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Bodyweight Cardio
Bodyweight Cardio 3 Workout C - Turbulence Training
So I finally did Bodyweight Cardio 3 Workout C – Turbulence Training. I had a couple extra days of rest. My schedule was kind of full and I don’t care for working out at 9pm. I did some walking around the block pulling 2 kids in a wagon. It’s a pretty good light workout. I also did some other yardwork the other days. So I did get some kind of workout in.
So today I did Workout C. Two circuits of warmup and I was already sweating. I completed 3 circuits of the workout. There was about 12 exercises each. The time flew by. I can’t say that about using cardio machines. I’m looking forward to Workout D tomorrow.
l8r
Darren
Related Posts:
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Bodyweight Cardio
Use Supplements to Boost your Metabolism
I just read Craig Ballantyne’s article How to Boost Metabolism with Supplements or Exercise.
I can’t believe I use to think I could take supplements to help burn fat. I got scammed into wasting a lot of money on these products. It was just giving me hope that I could be done but just ended up being caffine in a bottle, making me shakey and giving me a short temper.
Once your body adapts to it, then it would have even less effect. Ha,Ha. He even states that it’s like a glorified caffine pill. Exactly what I got.
If you really want to get into shape the best way to do it is the old fashion way. WORK OUT!
The best way to burn fat is with strength training and interval training. As Craig says.
There is no easy way out. If you want to boost your metabolism, it’s going to take time, effort and dicipline.
Check out the article at How to Boost Metabolism with Supplements or Exercise.
l8r
Darren
Related Posts:
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: metabolism
Bodyweight Cardio 3 - Turbulence Training
Another day with Bodyweight Cardio 3 Turbulence Training Workout. If you missed yesterday’s blog, I only did 1 warm up circuit and was dead after the first 2 circuits of workout B.
Today I decided to finish what I started yesterday since I don’t want to overdo it the first week. I did the warm up circuit 2 times. The warm up is a workout in itself. I then moved on to Bodyweight Cardio 3 circuit 3. So today I did 2 warm up circuits and 3 of the regular circuits that I missed yesterday.
It was another great workout and I’m sweating like a pig. On top of it I had to shift around my 3 year old while I was going the workout. He kept jumping where I was going and was trying some of the workouts too. I believe that by working out at home, he will also be interested in fitness. How can your kids get interested in fitness if you ware working out at the gym and they don’t see you working out.
Monkey see, monkey do.
They are most likely going to follow what you are doing. So if you live healthy then they will most likely follow.
Yesterday’s blog Turbulence Training Cardio 3 Workout B
l8r
Darren
Related Posts:
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Bodyweight Cardio
Turbulence Training Bodyweight Cardio 3 Workout B
ok. Turbulence Training Bodyweight Cardio 3 is kicking my a$$.
I can hardly breathe. Today I am currently in the middle of the workout as I am writing this as I’m trying to catch my breath. I did the warmup circuit and then the 1st and 2nd Circuit of the workout. Threre are 5 exercises for each circuit.
I don’t know if I can continue. Maybe I’ll have to finish the workout later. Wow… I thought I was in better shape then this. I’ve never felt like this working out on a cardio machine or treadmill.
This video is a demonstration of the Cardio Workout B.
Give Turbulence Training Bodyweight Cardio 3 Workout B it a try and let me know how it works for you. Time for me to rest and hopefully get back to it later.
l8r
Darren
Related Posts:
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Bodyweight Cardio
Turbulence Training Bodyweight Cardio 3 Workout A
Today I begun my Turbulence Training Bodyweight Cardio 3 workout. First I started out with the warmup and them moved on to workout A. The only equipment I used for this workout was a pull up bar. There was one other exercise that I didn’t have the equipment for so I skipped it.
Today I only did one set of the routine. It was a pretty good workout for using no weights whatsoever.
Follow along and try the warmup. It’s a workout in itself.
For more information go to
Turbulence Training Bodyweight Cardio 3
l8r
Darren
Turbulence Training Workout Review Incoming searchs:
- turbulence training bodyweight cardio 3 review
Related Posts:
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Bodyweight Cardio
Skeptical About Turbulence Training
I was once Skeptical about Turbulence Training. I once believed the only way to get a great workout was by going to the gym. Now I’ll pretty much do any workout. I realized that you can get a great workout from just using your bodyweight. I actually felt soreness in my chest the next day after doing pushups for my workout. This is from someone that use to be benching around 225lbs.
I’m now using the Turbulence Training workouts. My home gym consists of an exercise ball, some dumbbells, a pullup bar and some pushup bars. I get a great workout from using just this equipment. I have also done some workout videos for my exercise such as P90X and Tae Bo. These workouts were effective but they get boring. It’s hard to keep doing the same thing over and over and over again. You body and mind need to be stimulated, so you need to change up your exercise.
The best part with Turbulence Training is there are so many workouts to choose from. Most are around $30usd. There is a new one every month. Theoretically you could use a new workout each month or it you want to conserve your money you could get away with 6 or 4 workouts a year instead of 12. That’s definately alot cheaper then a personal trainer.
If your still skeptical about Turbulence Training then I suggest you read this article 7 Stages of Weight Loss Disbelief
You can also get a sample bodyweight workout there as well to try it out.
I bet you’ll find it quite effective.
l8r
Darren
Related Posts:
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Home Workouts
