“Everybody’s working for the weekend!”
-Loverboy
Now that we’ve got one of the great pump-up songs outta the way, let’s talk about the three stages of the unfit golfers’ round:
Holes 1-5) They feel tight the first few holes before they get loose, and give away a few strokes
Holes 6-14) They get warmed-up, and hit their groove
Holes 15-18) Fatigue creeps in, and they give away a few more strokes
Near the end, the club feels a little heavier.
The concentration starts to disappear.
And we’re not swinging with nearly as much energy.
We need more stamina.
Luckily, most times it’s an easy fix…building lean muscle.
And I’m not talking about becoming a Men’s Health cover model with a 6-pack.
I’m talking about the sustainable, consistent energy you gain from strength training.
When your body is stronger, it doesn’t have to work as hard.
The result?
You’ll tire less easily, maintaining better focus and energy on the golf course.
You ever walk up a few stairs to an elevated tee box with a really large, out-of-shape gentleman?
The amount of out-of-breath is alarming.
Having less strength is like lugging around an extra golf bag.
So, fast forward to when we start building muscle (shedding unwanted fat is usually a bi-product as well)…
Imagine how much easier each step, each swing, each bend to pick up a ball is when everything feels lighter.
By the 15th hole, where most start to feel the drain, you could still be going strong with the energy you had at the start…and ready to rock another 18.
I know we’re in the fall, but what about those hot, sunny days!
A leaner physique tends to regulate body temperature more efficiently, which means you’re less likely to feel overheated and exhausted, even when the sun is blasting down on us.
Alright, I’m off to the gym floor.
I can see a couple guys who are looking around for some additional energy.
STAY STRONG,
Jeff
PS – If you’re ready to transform not only your stamina but also your physique, I highly encourage you to check out the 18STRONG Membership.
It’s chocked full of programs to help make us all not only stronger golfers, but make our day-to-day lives even more enjoyable.
See you on the inside.