Most Golfers Are Training Wrong !

🎙️ Golf Fitness Explained: Strength, Mobility & Performance | Toby Steggall (TS Fitness)Can getting stronger actually improve your golf game?In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with Toby Steggall from TS Fitness to break down how strength training, mobility, and nutrition directly impact golf performance.Toby brings a unique perspective — coming from a bodybuilding and fitness background rather than golf — offering practical, no-nonsense advice that cuts through the noise of “golf-specific” gimmicks.We explore how building strength, improving mobility, and dialling in recovery can lead to more distance, better consistency, and long-term longevity in the game.🧠 What We Cover• Why strength training improves golf performance and stability • The link between muscle, speed and driving distance • Why compound lifts are essential for golfers • Mobility work and flexibility (including dead hangs) • Common myths about gym training and golf • Hydration, nutrition and fueling strategies • Recovery, inflammation and injury prevention • The mental health benefits of training and movement • Why consistency beats complicated routines • Individual biomechanics vs generic golf fitness plans ⏱ Chapters00:07 – Introduction and Toby’s background 00:31 – Fitness, nutrition and golf crossover 00:57 – Why non-golf fitness experts add value 01:26 – Missed opportunities in golf training 02:48 – Masters preview and episode intro 04:06 – Toby’s intense training experiences 05:12 – Strength training impact on golf 05:27 – Weight loss, muscle and performance 06:10 – Muscle vs speed myths 07:21 – Strength training and injury prevention 08:54 – Building power through muscle 10:46 – Exercise selection for golfers 11:24 – Full-body training benefits 12:47 – Explosive power and balance 13:22 – Bodybuilding vs power training 14:39 – Tendon and ligament health 15:29 – Genetics and training response 17:58 – Golf and bodybuilding mindset parallels 19:34 – Mental benefits of training 22:19 – Stress reduction and clarity 24:54 – Nutrition mistakes golfers make 25:13 – Hydration basics 27:27 – Carbs, electrolytes and performance 29:48 – Key performance habits 32:05 – Building sustainable routines 33:45 – Walking, movement and golf 34:48 – Creatine and performance 36:23 – Creatine myths and dosage 38:15 – Mobility and flexibility work 39:32 – Golf-specific mobility 41:37 – Gym equipment debate 43:43 – Fixing imbalances 44:16 – Holistic training approach 46:32 – Practical advice for golfers 48:01 – Elite player training habits 51:02 – Tiger Woods and injuries 55:22 – Injury prevention strategies 58:32 – Golf recovery culture 61:26 – Scaling strength and mobility 62:41 – Golf as daily movement 63:26 – Connecting with Toby 🤝 Podcast Partners⛳ Strike Wedge – 15% Off Improve strike consistency, low point control and impact feedback across all clubs. 👉 https://strikewedge.com/birdiegolfclubpodcast 📊 Shot Scope – 15% Off Performance tracking trusted by serious golfers. 👉 https://shotscope.com/?rfsn=8805411.2f49ef5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8805411.2f49ef5 CODE: BIRDIEGOLFCLUB 🌍 Golf Escapes Plan your next golf trip and earn Double Escape Points. 👉 https://www.golf-escapes.com/the-birdie-golf-club-podcast-with-golf-escapes/ CODE: BIRDIEDOUBLEPOINTS 🔔 Subscribe New episodes every Tuesday featuring golfers, coaches, founders and performance experts shaping the modern game.If you care about improving your golf beyond just your swing — this is your podcast.