Golf Fitness: Play Better, Play Without Pain, Play Longer, and Enjoy the Game More

by Karen Palacios-Jansen, Golf Fitness Magazine (Editor), Gary Player golfing legend and winner of nine major championships (Foreword by)

Overview

Every golfer, at every level, can shoot lower scores and play injury-free with the golf-specific programs outlined in Golf Fitness. This book looks at the tips and techniques used by today's top golfers: Master's Champion Trevor Immelman's exercise routine, Stuart Appleby on how to develop the "power move," LPGA Tour pro Suzanne Petersen's routine for top performance, Phil Mickelson's trainer Sean Cochran on staying fit in the off-season, and more. Golf Fitness includes exercises to improve the golf swing, details on better warm-ups, whole-body workout routines, and notes on nutrition. The book also looks at the mental game, and how the mind and body can work together for lower scores. Any golfer looking for an edge will find it in Golf Fitness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781589796119
Publisher:	Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date:	07/16/2011
Pages:	232
Sales rank:	780,371
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Karen Palacios-Jansen is Managing Editor of Golf FitnessMagazine and was voted the 2008-09 LPGA National Teacher of the Year. A regular guest instructor on the Golf Channel's "Golf Academy Live," she lives in Mooresville, NC (Charlotte area).
Golf Fitness Magazine is the premier publication devoted to physical and mental conditioning for golf. GF's editorial offices are in Ococee, FL (Orlando area).

Editorial Reviews

There is no way to succeed in anything without the proper preparation—unless you are my three-year-old, and you think you know already. Karen's book shows you how to prepare your body and mind to play better, and most importantly, enjoy your golf.

Scott Hamilton

Golf Fitness qualifies as essential reading for anyone who plays to win. This book packs a wallop from start to finish.

Art Sellinger

I recommend Golf Fitness for anyone looking for optimum results and, ultimately, more enjoyment for your game!

Christina Ricci

Golf Fitness is loaded with great ideas for getting fitter and playing better, and who doesn't want both.

Cheryl Anderson

Comprehensive, compelling and immensely practical.. .. It integrates all the diverse elements of training into a single dynamic, multidisciplinary workout plan. This is a must-have training guide for every serious golfer.

Jim Loehr

We are so pleased to have Karen as a member of our LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Division.. .. Her knowledge of golf and fitness is amazing.. .. It is clear that golfers of all ages and abilities will benefit from this book.

Mike Whan

For golfers seeking to enhance their performance, from those like myself who are older or weekend players to the pro aspirants, Karen and her Golf Fitness Magazine colleagues have provided a clearly written and well-illustrated resource for self-diagnosing and correcting our swing faults by developing our own physical, mental, and nutritional fitness program.. .. [It] include[s] excellent information on how to avoid or treat the common golfing injuries.

Michael S. Ellis

Karen Palacios-Jansen is not just another instructor. She's a 'difference-maker.' In years of enthusiastic instruction, she's made people feel comfortable with the process of improving. Most importantly, she has unlocked the secret to training the body and the mind to go along with the fundamentals of the game.

Kraig Kann

Karen has been devoted to combining fitness with the game of golf for many years. Golf Fitness will help you in your daily life as well as improving your golf game.

Gerry Weber

Golf Fitness is loaded with great ideas for getting fitter and playing better, and who doesn't want both.

Golf Fitness qualifies as essential reading for anyone who plays to win. This book packs a wallop from start to finish.

Comprehensive, compelling and immensely practical. . . . It integrates all the diverse elements of training into a single dynamic, multidisciplinary workout plan. This is a must-have training guide for every serious golfer.

For golfers seeking to enhance their performance, from those like myself who are older or weekend players to the pro aspirants, Karen and her Golf Fitness Magazine colleagues have provided a clearly written and well-illustrated resource for self-diagnosing and correcting our swing faults by developing our own physical, mental, and nutritional fitness program. . . . [It] include[s] excellent information on how to avoid or treat the common golfing injuries.

I recommend Golf Fitness for anyone looking for optimum results and, ultimately, more enjoyment for your game!

Karen has been devoted to combining fitness with the game of golf for many years. Golf Fitness will help you in your daily life as well as improving your golf game.

Karen Palacios-Jansen is not just another instructor. She's a 'difference-maker.' In years of enthusiastic instruction, she's made people feel comfortable with the process of improving. Most importantly, she has unlocked the secret to training the body and the mind to go along with the fundamentals of the game.

There is no way to succeed in anything without the proper preparation-unless you are my three-year-old, and you think you know already. Karen's book shows you how to prepare your body and mind to play better, and most importantly, enjoy your golf.

We are so pleased to have Karen as a member of our LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Division. . . . Her knowledge of golf and fitness is amazing. . . . It is clear that golfers of all ages and abilities will benefit from this book.

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