YOUR BEST DEFENSE AGAINST CORONAVIRUS: GOLF GYM, NYC

FOCUS ON YOUR HEALTH In this article, I am not going to give you more directions on how long you should wash your hands or how to make homemade sanitizing gel. We’ve all heard enough of that!  But what I am going to tell you is that your best defense against this or any other […]

Would You Like Some Speed With That Swing? TPI Trainer, NYC

Who doesn’t want more speed? It’s simple physics. The faster an object moves through the air the further it goes. And when it comes to golf, the biggest money earners on tour are the longest hitters in the game.  (Longer Drives = Lower Scores) If you’ve watched the tour players over the last 3 – […]

STOP BANGING YOUR HEAD AGAINST A WALL! TPI Trainer, NYC

Has this ever happened to you? You go take a golf lesson and the pro shows you what you look like after impact and then an image of a PGA or LPGA professional after impact and says, “Hey ____, I’d like you to move your body the lead side more like____.”  ​​ Here’s a common […]

This Decision Can Change The Course Of Your Season, GOLF GYM, NYC

​What is the decision, you may ask… the decision to meet me in the gym and start training for the 2020 golf season right now!  Yes, I know it’s winter, but spring and the 2020 golf season is closer than you think. And once the grass turns green you’ll be looking to get out on […]

ON-LINE GOLF FITNESS TRAINING AVAILABLE NOW! Golf Gym, NYC

Covid-19 got you stuck at home? Still, thinking about golf? I know I am! If you’re reading this you have been forced into physical isolation but that doesn’t mean we have to be in social isolation. As golfers, we still can come together in the community here online. It’s all we can do.  If you […]

Rocks and Low Back Pain: PART 4 (conclusion) – TPI Trainer, NYC

What About Non_Mechanical Causes Of LBP? In the West, we tend to see pain as the problem and simply treat the site of pain. “Pain never precedes dysfunction.” _ Stanley Paris If your back hurts something is already wrong.   Additionally, as Westerners, we tend to think mechanically, not holistically. But everything isn’t as simple as […]

Rocks and Low Back Pain: PART 3 – TPI Trainer, NYC

The Role Of The Abdominal Musculature  The term ‘core’ is about as misunderstood a term in exercise as I can think of. The general population still thinks that crunches are core exercises!! Crunches and sit-ups with your legs locked are amongst the worst exercises to do for your back! The diagram above is of what […]

Rocks and Low Back Pain: PART 2 – TPI Trainer, NYC

In part one of this 3 part series I discussed ergonomic and common biomechanical causes for low back pain. Part 2 continues with biomechanic causes and some common exercise no-nos. Big Belly-Flat Butt Man You’ve seen this guy….He’s everywhere. He’s as common as a housefly! Gut hanging out over his belt buckle and there isn’t […]

Rocks and Low Back Pain: PART 1 – TPI Trainer, NYC

If you’ve ever had lower back pain, you are not alone. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. Low back pain is ranked second only to headaches as the most frequent cause of pain. Back pain can occur following an injury, or can occur for no apparent reason. It also happens to be […]

About Your Golf Game….Golf Fitness Trainer, NYC

About your golf game… it’s not where you’d like it to be. Playing golf is hard! And it’s even harder when your own body gets in the way!  Most amateur golfers are men over 40 who are starting to feel the effects of aging and have many more physical limitations than their younger counterparts. One of […]