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Allow me to re-introduce myself: Michael Whitehead
Michael Whitehead Introduction and journey from pro golf to pro-fitness-pro
Michael Whitehead
Mar 16, 20243 min read


The Cost is the Cost and Hard Work is Hard
An encouragement that even though the road is tough, it’s better to pay the higher cost and reap the rewards.
Michael Whitehead
Oct 4, 20231 min read


They Put One in the Hospital, You Put One in the Morgue- The Intensity Required to Win.
A former golf pro’s thoughts on the intensity required to win, and how to escalate your mental game.
Michael Whitehead
Aug 3, 20232 min read


What to do in Hot Weather: Hydration, Nutrition, Fitness and Playing Your Best Golf
Some thoughts and tips on beating the heat and playing your best golf
Michael Whitehead
Jul 27, 20233 min read


The Fundamentals of Greatness: What Makes a PGA Tour Player’s Team
Who all is on a PGA Tour player’s team? A lot of people it turns out.
Michael Whitehead
Jul 20, 20234 min read


A “Lately Favorite” Golf Speed Exercise: The Wall Switch.
The wall-switch is an exercise to hit the golf ball further. It creates speed and works the core and glutes for more power.
Michael Whitehead
Jul 13, 20231 min read


Minimum Home Gym Equipment for a Home- Based Golf Fitness Program
A description of items needed to have a complete and comprehensive home gym for golf fitness.
Michael Whitehead
Jul 6, 20233 min read


How To Get Recruited By College Golf Coaches
It’s not as complicated as you think.
Michael Whitehead
Jun 30, 20233 min read


Round Up: Golf Fitness Exercises We’ve Loved Lately- June 2023
Here are 5 golf fitness exercises that we’ve liked and implemented in programs for our folks. Check ’em out, try ‘em out, and see what...
Michael Whitehead
Jun 22, 20231 min read


Lift Weights or Swing Speed Sticks?
Should you lift weights or swing speed sticks? Let’s debate.
Michael Whitehead
Jan 3, 20233 min read


Isaac Newton Woulda Made a Heck of a Golfer
“For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” -Issac Newton Newton’s third law is basic physics and known, at least in...
Michael Whitehead
Dec 13, 20223 min read


Golf Happens Fast
A thought on why you should prepare really well through your practice.
Michael Whitehead
Dec 5, 20222 min read


You Can’t Just Stretch Away Back Pain
There is a pervasive view among golfers that if we were to ”just stretch more”, all of our problems, from a pain (and driving distance)...
Michael Whitehead
Sep 18, 20222 min read


It’s REALLY hard to be born, and it’s also really hard to make new habits.
My wife and I are in the hospital right now with our second-born son. He’s just about 24 hours old, and in many ways, I can’t help but...
Michael Whitehead
Aug 6, 20214 min read


Don’t Miss the Forest for the Trees
Most everyone knows the expression “missing the forest for the trees”. It’s predominantly used to explain the difference between forests...
Michael Whitehead
Jul 30, 20213 min read


What I’ve Learned From Wearing a Whoop Band
I was offered a whoop band a while back and I’ve worn it every day since then. I‘ve been asked about it a bit more than I thought I would...
Michael Whitehead
Jun 15, 20213 min read


I Don’t Care Who You Marry, But You MUST Marry These Two Ideas
Ok, Ok, I care who you marry a little bit, because I want them to be kind and for you both to help each other grow and all that wonderful...
Michael Whitehead
Jun 7, 20212 min read


What is Remote Coaching, and Should You Consider It?
People often think of personal training in a physical, hands-on type of way. You want training, so you come to our gym and I tell you...
Michael Whitehead
Jun 1, 20213 min read


It Takes a Team
I used to be a lone ranger kind of guy, and ultimately, that is likely why I’m now retired from professional golf. I thought I knew...
Michael Whitehead
May 23, 20213 min read


And You Thought Geometry Wouldn’t Come In Handy...
We’ve all been there, sitting in the new-world-record-longest geometry class ever, which has just barely edged out the previous week’s...
Michael Whitehead
May 6, 20213 min read
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