With the advent of video over the internet, I was recently watching Vijay Singh´s workout with his personal trainer on a Florida beach and was pleasantly surprised to see a 43-year-old truly enjoying his workout with a continual smile on his face. His personal trainer obviously possessed the proper interpersonal skills to understand Vijay´s preferences and was masterful in his ability to motivate his client.
The video was technical in that it showed his personal trainer providing expert advice and executing effective golf training techniques such as balance, flexibility, and strength exercises. Besides the exercises, the video clearly demonstrated how a top golf fitness trainer can excel in motivating his client.
Motivation, like other aspects of exercise, is a personal issue; what works with one client may not be successful with another. While Vijay is a top competitor and more motivated than 95%+ of the population at-large he still requires proper communication from his golf fitness trainer to assist him in meeting his goals. In watching the video, I noticed that his personal trainer had determined that Vijay enjoys working out on the beach outside of his Florida home very much so he has been creative in developing a variety of exercise routines on the sand and in the water that were effective for his golf swing and continually motivated Vijay as they were fun to perform. Vijay´s trainer also actively participated in the sand and water exercises which catered to Vijay´s competitive nature and maintained him focused. These small details are all marks of an exceptional golf fitness trainer.
Recreational golfers who wish to compete may not have Vijay´s motivation so the job of their golf fitness trainer is even more involved. These recreational golf fitness trainers are often very sound technically and also tend to be experts in keeping their clients interested. They excel in this motivation category because they carefully analyse each of their client’s preferences, habits, circumstances and goals. With this information, and after a thorough health and golf swing assessment, they are able to develop an exercise program and motivational plan to cater to each of their clients.
Throughout my career, I have noticed that the very best golf trainers tend to, above all, care deeply for each of their clients. They also possess excellent observation and listening skills. They also have an innate ability to plan every training session with attention to detail which is key in maintaining the client involved.
Surveys conducted among recreational golfers have revealed that they are likely to initiate a golf exercise routine when they have a good understanding of the benefits of a golf fitness program. Women and men golfers of all ages - young and old - have enrolled in golf fitness programs steadily in the past five years with excellent results not only to their golf game, but also to their overall quality of life. The golfers that have remained faithful to their fitness program for more than six months have done so because of the good rapport they developed with their trainer and because they have found the work-out facility convenient to them. They also continue to work out because they enjoy playing golf on a regular basis without any pain or injuries.
Most regular golfers, and virtually all competitive golfers, can benefit from the expertise of a top golf fitness trainer. These professionals know how to train your body to improve your game and your quality of life. In choosing a professional to assist you, evaluate the trainer’s certifications, experience, and recommendations. Additionally, find a top golf fitness trainer with whom you can develop rapport and who can motivate you.
Vijay is very candid in his video stating how his personal trainer has been “very influential” in his life. He makes this statement with a smile on his face clearly realizing that his fitness training is most likely the reason he has won more PGA tournaments after the age of 40 than anyone else in history. May you also enjoy the benefits of good health and better golf through a golf fitness program!
