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‘Fit for 4 rounds’ ‘Fitness all round, body and mind’
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Comeandseemetofindoutwhy Trudy Carradice interviews Mike Davies
Safe exercises, clear ike most of us I’ve always wanted to need to be fully functioning," said Mike,
improve my performance on the golf "if you wish to enjoy success on the golfinstructions and lots of fun L
course, in particular in things like the course. They are cardio training, corefrom someone who knows
club championship and board events. So strength, balance & stabilisation, flexibili-golf, who you can trust with
I decided to take myself off and visit a ty & stretching, strength and golfyour body and your swing!
unique fitness trainer based in Cardiff. specifics. Get these right and your game
Mike Davies is a PGA professional, Level will undoubtedly improve."
III Advanced Personal Trainer and As part of his training and in theGolf-specificfitnesstrainingavailablefor:
Certified Practitioner of Neuro-linguistic development of a ‘holistic approach’ to• One-to-one • Teams
Programming. He runs 4 Round Fitness golf Mike spent time at the Australian•
Groups(8-16pp) • Corporategolfdays based in the Fitness First Centre off Institute of Fitness in Spain. Now, via the
Newport Road. And he was clear, right internet, his training studio and out on clear that his programme is just one part
from the start, about what was needed. the golf course, Mike works with a vari- of a complete package. I have to practiseEmail: info@4roundfitness.com
"One of the main differences between ety of professional and amateur golfers, and I have to continue to take lessons.
professional and amateur golfers," said celebrities and other sports people. HeTel: 07971 801123 "As a fully qualified PGA professional,"
Mike, "is consistency. We can all hit good currently helps with the fitness levels ofVenue: Fitness First Cardiff East said Mike, "I can easily identify what indi-
shots – professionals do it time after players from the Gwent County 1st team. viduals require but I would certainly
time. They manage this by hours of prac- The programme Mike set up for me would not want to change personal
tise and by having the right sort of was flexible and designed to fit around swings or things like that. I would be
coaching. Even more importantly they my lifestyle and requirements. He can do happy to work in conjunction with indi-
have finely tuned bodies and a positive exactly the same for you. After an initial
vidual coaches, if that is what peoplemental attitude." two hour assessment he designed a high-of
require. One thing I am certain of, weMike then explained to me his Six ly individualised programme, which was
need to spend as much time in the gymPhase Golf Conditioning Programme, a geared to my needs and specific golf
as we do on the practise ground if werevolutionary approach to the areas we desires. A booklet to record things likeTIPthe
want to achieve our full potential."had been talking about. The beauty of goals and achievements was also provid-
Any of our readers interested in Mike’sthis system is that, on the one hand it is ed. How often I see Mike from now on is
Six Phase Conditioning Golf Programmelogical and quite simple, deceptively so. up to me. I simply ring him if I have a
should contact him on 02920 495115 orOn the other hand it approaches things need but Mike is totally clear, if I fail to
07971801123. It has certainly made alike body awareness that we often take follow the programme and do the exer-MONTH
difference to my game - it could do thefor granted. cises he has outlined, then I will see nofrom Mike Davies
"There are six main areas where you improvement or progress. He is equally same to yours.
Improve your balance, Calling all golfing aficionados
improve your game!
If any of our readers are interested in col- Samuel Ryder’s life is the ‘Third Biennial
Balance is an area that is often overlooked by golfers lecting golf memorabilia then Bonhams’ International Dinner’ menu dated 25 June
when beginning a new fitness regime. It is often consid- latest ‘Golfing Sale’ which is being held on 1931, which has an estimated value of
ered that you either have good balance or you don’t, full the 14 July, in Chester, to coincide with the between £2,000-£3,000 and other Ryder
2008 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Cup Menu Cards dating from 1929 up tostop. The good news is this is not the case and balance
Golf Club could be the place for you to the present day, which are estimated tocan be trained and improved. If you believe you already
visit. The sale has several interesting pieces, reach between £10,000 - £15,000.have good balance and that this whole segment does not
which mark the 100th anniversary of Tom If these items are out of your price rangeapply to you then consider a circumstance whereby your
Morris’ death and the 150th anniversary of don’t worry, as there are usually otherbalance may be challenged:
Ryder Cup Menu CardsSamuel smaller and cheaper pieces to be found.• extreme wind conditions
Ryder’s death.• ball above or below the feet
Old Tom• uphill or downhill lies
Morris (1821-• shots that may require more force Brynhill Golf Club
1908), as he
In addition balance has been proven to be affected was known,
when you: was one of
• lose or gain weight the pioneers GOLF SINCE 1921
• build new muscle of professional
• increase flexibility golf. He start-
• feel tired edoutasan
apprentice toA simple and very effective exercise to do to improve your
Allan SummerSpecialOffersbalance is the One Leg Lift:
Robertson,1. Place hands on hips
who wasA Craig Campbell oil on2. Raise one leg NOENROLMENTFEE
regarded asboard of Tom Morris3. Hold for 10 seconds
the first pro- 4 Persons x 18 holes x 2 Buggies @ £80.004. Return to start
fessional golfer. Not only did Morris win5. Repeat with eyes closed Monday to Friday only
many championships but he also played a &
role in designing courses across the British 2 for 1 for early birds before 9:30am and twilight golfers
Isles. An important part of the sale will after 4:30pm
commemorate his life and achievements,
and items relating to Morris include golf
art, books, balls, clubs, programme, PLAYERSMUSTBEMEMBERSOF
medals, trophies and china. Also included ANOTHERGOLFCLUB
will be a Craig Campbell oil on board paint-
ing which is estimated to make between Societies always welcome - special rates
£2,000-£3,000.
Memorabilia that will commemorate PGAProfessional & Club Shop
Buggies available
Whynotstayafteryourgolfingandenjoyamealandadrink?
FullyLicensedbarandcateringfacilitiesforalloccasion’s
Function/Conference rooms available
ClubRulesApplyThe one leg torso twist—a more advanced balance exercise.
Email: postbox@brynhillgolfclub.co.ukBrynhill Golf Club
This is an extract from the six phase golf conditioning manual by Mike The Clubhouse Tel:01446720277
Davies available to download at www.4roundfitness.com Port Road
Fax:01446740422BarryAlways consult your doctor before
CF62 8PN Website: www.brynhillgolfclub.co.ukbeginning any exercise regime A Graham Baxter painting
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