Is Tiger Woods Really the Best?

Tiger has just won his 12th major and all the other players know that, right now he is the best. But why is that? Everyone has access to the same equipment Tiger has. They can practice on the same courses he does. The rules are the same for everyone. So what is it? Simple, Tiger is a better conditioned athlete! “Look at most other sports” says Rafael Moret,CSCS , creator of The Miami Golf Fitness Program “If an athlete at a professional level trains hard during the off season, then he or she will most likely show up in good condition for training camp or pre-season, but as the season starts and continues it is only the Elite athletes that continued their progressive training regimens that shine over the rest, and Tiger is no different”.

A few years ago when it was reported that Tiger incorporated weight training into his program and that is was giving him an edge, a few of the other players tried it and instantly saw results from this type of training regimen. Tiger Woods said in an interview on PGA.com “The guys understand that you have to do it now. The game has changed so much. In order to compete and hit the ball as far as some of the guys are hitting it now, you've got to get in there and spend the time. You've got to get stronger and you've got to get more flexible. Look at the scores we're shooting now on the golf courses that are so long, you really have to get in there now. You can't afford not to”. But to get better you have to consistently strive for more and just like every body, every human body that is Tiger had adapted to this and needed more, and not just a workout with weights. Squat and bench pressing might make you stronger but they won’t help your swing or your game. He needed a golf specific strength training program and he need to do it on a regularly during the season and even during the tournaments he plays in. That is what separates him from the pack. Not only is he incorporating an athletic training program for his sport, he is doing it on a consistent basis. Now, you add his superior athletic performance with his knowledge and understanding of the game of Golf and that gives you 12 Majors and 51 victories and years of more supremacy to come.

Fitness Coach Warns Golfers AGAINST Yoga and Pilates

The resurgence of the so called mind/body exercise regimens such as Yoga and Pilates have filtered their way into many athletes’ training program in the hopes of improving their athletic performance. Rafael Moret, CSCS, sport performance coach and owner of www.MiamiGolfFitness.com , says it may be one of the biggest mistake athlete, especially golfers, could make.

“Golf demands a high degree of dynamic flexibility performed explosively at very high speeds. Activities like Yoga and Pilates don’t address these demands and can even be destructive to the function of the muscles and tendons,” says Moret. “In high speed activities like golf, the tendons function like springs or rubber bands to produce club-head-speed. The slower, more passive flexibility in Yoga and Pilates robs golfers of the elasticity that they need to drive the golf ball to the best of their ability and to conserve energy.” Moret utilizes a 4 step system that includes injury prevention exercises, strength training, golf specific exercises and sport specific stretching designed to help golfers achieve optimal flexibility and improve their on-course performance.

Rafael Moret has been featured on a number of websites world-wide that include interviews outlining his New Miami Golf Fitness Program and original articles covering physical conditioning and preparation for golfers. Rafael has helped golfers of all levels: all over the country improve their golf abilities.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Rafael Moret is a nationally recognized authority on the subject of fitness. His web site, http://www.MiamiGolfFitness.com, provides a wealth of informative articles and resources on everything you'll need to know about golf conditioning.