512: Billy Troy - Golf Fitness in the Age of AI, Supplements, Speed, & Longevity

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This episode of Wicked Smart Golf features returning guest Billy Troy, a golf fitness professional and physical therapist with a decade of experience. He specializes in a science-backed, highly customized approach to golf fitness, particularly for players over the age of 40.

Episode Highlights

• The Limits of AI in Fitness: While AI can provide information, it lacks the context, accountability, and implementation guardrails necessary for a successful, injury-free golf fitness program.

• Data-Driven Injury Prevention: Using wearable recovery data can lead to a significant reduction in lower back pain by allowing golfers to adjust their training intensity based on their actual recovery scores.

• The Science of "Free" Yardage: Research suggests that a simple five-minute dynamic warm-up can increase driving distance by five yards while simultaneously decreasing the risk of injury.

• The Power of the Lower Body: There is a nearly direct correlation between leg strength—specifically "squat impulse"—and club head speed, making leg day essential for any golf fitness routine.

• Supplements for Performance: Creatine is highlighted as one of the safest and most effective supplements for golfers, offering both physical power gains by delaying muscle fatigue and significant cognitive benefits.

And more golf fitness tips!

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