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Let’s face it, no matter how in shape or careful we are in life, injuries can still happen! So what is the best thing to do after an injury. The classic advice is to follow “RICE”. Rest, ICE, Compression, Elevation. We were told to rest and to avoid movement. Let’s dive...

All golf enthusiasts know there is always room for improvement. Here are some tips to help shoot lower scores! 

1.Set Goals

The first thing to do is make short term and long term goals for yourself. These goals should have a time frame, be measurable and be achievable. This will help...

Goals are important year round for all of us and around the new year most of us are setting goals or resolutions for the following year. Did you know that 43% of all New Year’s Resolutions fail before February? Let’s look below at why goal setting is important year round and go over...

Are you gift shopping for a golfer? Let us help! Here are some of our favorite items to help improve golf performance! 

Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor 

• Track: Distance, club speed, ball speed, smash factor, launch angle, launch direction, shot apex 
• Instant video replay and active...

In this day and age the pressures to win, scholarship aspirations, competitive spirit, and fear of falling behind dominate youth sports. As a result kids are being pushed to specialize in a single sport earlier and earlier. Many coaches and parents have turned their focus on helping kids become...

Many of us know the importance and benefits of exercise. Exercise is medicine but what specific type of exercise should you be doing?

Let’s discuss the pros and cons of different types of exercise. 

Aerobic/endurance exercise: 

Endurance training is when you exercise in an aerobic...

The game of golf continues to change. Athleticism, strength, and power are more important than ever. For the first time, the average drive on the PGA tour was over 300 years. The ability to hit the ball farther to stay competitive is essential for all players. 

There are only two ways...

The insurance industry in America is not the easiest thing to navigate. There are many industry-specific terms and exceptions, and sometimes it’s challenging to figure out what is covered and how much you’ll owe.

On top of that, there’s the concept of in-network and...

Despite increased efforts by sports scientists, doctors, physical therapists, coaches, and trainers, sports-related knee injuries are not decreasing! Let's dive into possible reasons why this is the case. 

Bigger, Faster, Stronger

One of the first reasons that come to mind is...

The desire to play as long as possible is likely to be found in any golfer. We often hear that exercise improves health, but what exactly does it improve? Can you do anything to ensure a longer playing career? Does exercise alone mean an improved quality of life? Let’s take a look at the...

Golfers know as we age, our swing speed decreases and we lose distance! It's something a lot of us just come to accept as the inevitable. But what if I told you it didn't have to be? What if there was a way to combat that by understanding what causes it in the first place? 

It's true! By...

When most people hear the words “core strength”, they tend to think of having 6 pack abs. While physically it looks good, the toned outer layer of muscle is not the same as a strong core. 

So what is the "core" and why is it important to have a strong one?

The core is a...