Chris Lutes has been described by his golf performance peers as a "Junior Golf Superhero." In this episode, he shares some of his secret powers regarding training kids to love, play, and enjoy the game of golf. Chris' philosophy is to teach them to move and have fun first, and...
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18SP 021: Shawn Stevenson | Sleep is the Secret Sauce
Shawn Stevenson is a fitness & nutrition expert, a best selling author, host of a #1 rated Health and Fitness podcast (The Model Health Show), and a world renowned speaker. He literally "wrote the book on sleep!" And in this episode, Shawn takes us on a deep dive into the...
Recuperate: Your Greatest Off-Season Yet (Part 2)
Have you ever had an injury, taken a little time off to let it heal, and then reinjured it the first time back on the course/field? How about this story. A good friend of mine tore his achilles 2 years ago playing basketball. He went through a grueling rehab process,...
Macronutrients 101 (All you need to know in under 800 words!)
It’s the post-holiday season again and folks are tip-toeing into their local gyms looking to start over and create resolutions dealing with body images - too fat, too small, too thin, too weak, too flabby, too __insert topic du jour____ A topic that has created plenty of confusion are the...
18SP 020: Golf Fitness Misconceptions and Takeaway Lessons from 2014
Today's episode (the 20th episode!) of the 18STRONG Podcast is a little different than the past 19. In this one it JUST ME! It's been an incredible journey so far, and I am truly honored to have had such great guests on up to this point. In the past 19...
One Reason FORREST GUMP is a Better Golfer than YOU
I recall reading an article a year or two back stating that the average golfers handicap hasn’t improved in the last 60 years! They state that even with high tech training aids, improved teaching methods, strength & conditioning coaching, improved understanding of nutrition, and lets not forget the improvement of...
18SP 019: Adam Stevenson |Offseason Practice for the Game and the Body
Adam Stevenson is a golf pro with a vision. "Save your golf game and save your life!" This is the subtitle of his book, and basically the backbone of his teaching. Adam is not just working on his golfer's swing, he has begun a quest of learning as much about...
How to Win at Golf (Part One)
“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail” John Wooden Since 18strong is first a fitness and second a golf site this first installment of How to Win at Golf is about the importance of fitness and training to winning golf. There are many components to developing a good golf swing,...
18SP 018: Brian Bradley | Breathing Life into Your Game | Egoscue
Not breathing is a problem, of course, but did you know that the WAY you breathe can basically effect every aspect of your health and performance? Even worse, you're probably doing it wrong. In this episode, Brian Bradley, the Vice President of Egoscue University, give us a "master class" on...
18SP 017: Michael Manavian | Hormones, Bodybuilding, and Golf Instruction
Michael Manavian is not your typical Teaching Pro. He is also a nutrition consultant and former world class bodybuilder. He has found a way to utilize his experience in all of these arenas in one of the most state of the art golf facilities in the US. As a partner...