The dominance of Rory McIlroy has been mesmerizing to watch over the last couple of years. He enters the Masters next week as the hot favorite to come out on top again. McIlroy has gone through a lot of change over the last year and the change in his body has been one of the […]Read Post ›
Reverse Spine Angle is any excessive backward or lateral bending of the upper body during the backswing as shown in the image above. From this position it makes it very difficult to start the downswing in the correct sequence. This swing characteristic is also one of the primary causes of lower back pain among […]Read Post ›
The demands required of the human body have changed drastically in the last 100 years. We have become an industrialized society which has allowed us to grow and advance as a race to previously unimaginable levels. However, this growth has come with a price to our physical function. Obesity levels are at an all time […]Read Post ›
If you’re like most people in DiVerge Fitness Coaching, you’ve tried to lose fat before. And you may have established certain “rules” about how this body transformation stuff works. 1000-calorie meal plan? Bring on the celery. $500 spent at Nike on sweat pants and workout gear? The credit card is still smoking. Elaborate workouts with […]Read Post ›
Early extension is a very common swing fault among golfers and one that can be quite debilitating to the players efficiency and consistency. It occurs when the player loses postural angles during the downswing with the spine straightening up and the hips and pelvis moving closer to the ball. This can result in the player complaining of a […]Read Post ›
Width is an extremely important component of a strong powerful golf swing. However, many golfers struggle to establish width. This is not due to a lack of understanding of what they are supposed to do. It is more often than not a physical limitation that makes it next to impossible to achieve the width in […]Read Post ›
The over-the-top swing fault is one of the most common characteristics among high handicap golfers. It occurs due to the excessive use of the upper body during the downswing and results in the club traveling on an out-to-in swing path as it travels outside the intended swing plane. With the club approaching the ball in […]Read Post ›
Welcome to another day of preparing for success. 5 days of consistently voting in favor of your better body and habits = 100% awesome. No matter what happens tomorrow, you can’t un-do what you’ve already accomplished. So stay focused on what you can do today, right now, to stay on track to the changes you […]Read Post ›
Last week we discussed C-Posture. Now let’s examine the S-Posture. The video above illustrates the presence of excessive curvature in the lower back. The player creates this position by sticking out their tail bone, therefore creating too much pelvic tilt at address. This is a common mistake seen in athletes who have played baseball or […]Read Post ›
Last week, we asked you how ready, willing, and able you are to change. Today, we’ll keep writing your imaginary “Owner’s Manual” and look at why you’re here. Knowing your real reasons for doing DiVerge Fitness Coaching can powerfully affect your success and willingness to change. It can also help ensure your coach knows […]Read Post ›
