As I write this article, I can’t help but remember a nice guy I met on a Sunday morning.
It was during a weekly skins game at the local golf course.
He was new to our group and had an excellent game.
The thing that stood out was that he was overweight.
I asked him how he felt as he walked up a steep hill to the green. His reply caught me by surprise as he said, “I feel amazing.” Personally, if I had to climb that hill, I wouldn’t feel so good. However, these were very steep hills.
On this particular Sunday, I did not stick around even though I played well and perhaps had some skin money coming my way.
I went back to the golf course the next day to see if I had won any money.
I had won some skins, but that didn’t matter when I learned that
the gentleman I golfed with lost his life to a heart attack later that same Sunday.
He was in his mid-forties and had a family.
That situation is sad but more common than one might believe.
I hope that this story can positively affect one person, then it’s the right thing to do.
Ironically, fitness can help your golf game.
On the strength side, it can add distance and protect you from injury. Cardio and proper nutrition
will help you stay focused during your game.
If you want to make golf part of your fitness routine, start by walking every second or third hole.
Allow your partner to take the cart to the next green or tee box.
Before you golf, eat a cup or two of oatmeal. Oatmeal will give you the energy you will need. It also will help you stay focused through your round.
I have a friend who ate right and walked the course every round.
He lost over 100 pounds in two seasons.
As a professional golfer and trainer, I have experimented with MCT oil during some competitive
rounds.
I have found that my energy level stays even-keeled and allows me to remain focused.
My competition rounds start with
two cups of oatmeal [no sugar]
and consistently drinking water throughout my round of golf, and consuming a Parrillo energy bar
around the seventh or eighth hole.
Do not wait till you are hungry to eat the energy bar.
Most professional golfers have some golf-specific training in their daily routines.
Training your body will keep you healthy and keep you on the course.
If I am playing in a golf tournament, I will stick to a light full-body workout with an emphasis on stretching.
If I am not playing in a tournament, I will train heavier, emphasizing breaking down muscle to rebuild bigger and stronger.
No matter what the purpose is in the gym, I always match my nutrition to my workout.
The more you learn about nutrition, the easier it becomes to accomplish your fitness and athletic goals.
It is not hopeless; it takes a little effort.
The great thing about fitness and nutrition is that you get out what you put in. So if you eat right and train properly, you will get positive results.
Parrillo Performance has been a leader in fitness and nutrition for over forty years.
Many successful athletes have walked through the doors at Parrillo Performance. They left with a better understanding of the type of training and nutrition it takes to reach the highest level of their athletic performance.
You don’t need to be an elite athlete to make fitness and nutrition the priority in your life.
Everyone around you benefits when you do, your family, your friends, and your golf game.
Remember: if you are not doing Lever Golf, you will get beat by someone who is.