About this episode

Ross McGuire interviews personal trainer Colin Dickson about the importance of fitness in improving golf performance.

Follow the podcast on social: Instagram: @linkedbygolf2024 In this episode, Ross is joined by personal trainer Colin Dickson to talk about the growing role of fitness in golf and how golfers can improve performance through strength, mobility and better preparation. Colin shares his journey from working in IT to becoming a personal trainer, why he now works with golfers, and how he’s helping junior players build strength and clubhead speed through winter training programmes. They also discuss practical ways golfers can improve their fitness, avoid injury and add distance without needing a full gym setup. Why fitness is becoming essential in modern golf The most common physical weaknesses in golfers How strength training can increase clubhead speed Simple mobility exercises to do before a round Why hydration and nutrition matter during a 4-hour round The most underrated exercise for golfers How junior golfers are gaining a competitive edge through fitness Most golfers struggle with tight hips and poor spinal mobility , often caused by sitting for long periods. Improving mobility helps golfers rotate better and reduce lower back strain. Colin focuses on compound movements like…

People in this episode

Host: Ross McGuire

Guest: Colin Dickson

Topics covered

• fitness in golf
• performance improvement
• strength training
• mobility exercises
• junior golfers
• nutrition and hydration

Keywords

• golf fitness
• clubhead speed
• injury prevention
• mobility
• strength training
• junior golfers
• golf performance

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