Aretas Connects Vol. 8 - Let's try this again!

Hey Aretas Performance Community,

Apologies for the blank email that came out an hour ago! A little tech glitch on this Friday.

Let’s talk golf. It's often perceived as a leisurely sport, but for anyone who truly plays or aspires to improve, it's clear: golf is an athletic endeavor. Your swing is a powerful, full-body movement that demands strength, precision, and incredible coordination. And just like any other sport, your performance on the course is fundamentally limited by your body's physical capabilities.

At Aretas Performance, we believe that to truly unlock your golfing potential, you need to look beyond the clubs and focus on the most important piece of equipment you own: your body.

Common Golfing Challenges

Even with the perfect clubs, physical limitations can directly impact your game, leading to frustration, inconsistency, and even pain. Many golfers experience:

• Lack of Rotational Power: The ability to powerfully rotate through your core and hips is essential for generating clubhead speed and driving distance. Stiffness here often leads to "arm-only" swings.

• Restricted Hip & Thoracic Mobility: A limited range of motion in your hips and upper back (thoracic spine) can prevent a full, efficient backswing and follow-through, forcing compensations that reduce power and increase strain.

• Weak Core Stability: Your core is the powerhouse of your swing, transferring force from your lower body to your upper body. A weak or unstable core can lead to inefficient swings, loss of balance, and increased risk of back pain.

• Imbalances & Asymmetries: The repetitive, unilateral nature of the golf swing can create muscular imbalances, leading to reduced power and a higher likelihood of injury.

How Targeted Fitness Transforms Your Golf Game

This is where specialized golf fitness comes in. It's not just about general exercise; it's about identifying and addressing the specific physical components that directly impact your swing mechanics, power output, and durability on the course. Our programs at Aretas Performance, in conjunction with Catalyst Golf, focus on:

• Building Rotational Power: Exercises that enhance explosive hip and core rotation to maximize clubhead speed and driving distance.

• Improving Mobility: Targeted drills and exercises to increase range of motion in the hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders, allowing for a more fluid, powerful, and pain-free swing.

• Strengthening Core Stability: Developing a rock-solid core that efficiently transfers force, stabilizes your posture throughout the swing, and protects your spine.

• Enhancing Balance & Coordination: Training that improves your ability to maintain balance through dynamic movements, crucial for consistent contact and control.

• Injury Prevention: Addressing common golf-related issues by strengthening muscles that support vulnerable areas (like the lower back, shoulders, and knees) and correcting movement patterns that lead to strain.

By focusing on these areas, you can directly improve your driving distance, achieve greater swing consistency, and enjoy your rounds with less pain and fatigue.

Elevate Your Game with Aretas Performance & Catalyst Golf!

Aretas Performance, in awesome conjunction with Catalyst Golf, is now officially heading up the golf fitness and performance programs at The Wisconsin Club Country Club (TWCCC)! Our goal is to help every golfer, from juniors to seasoned adults, optimize their physical capabilities for a stronger, more consistent, and injury-resilient game.

Our focus at TWCCC will be on:

• Dynamic Junior Performance Camps & Clinics: Building foundational athleticism and golf-specific movements for young athletes.

• Engaging Adult Camps & Clinics: Group sessions designed to improve common golf performance factors.

• Precise Golf Movement Screens: In-depth assessments to identify your unique physical strengths and limitations related to your swing.

• Specialized Performance Training: Personalized programs designed to address your specific needs and elevate your game.

It's game on for elevating every golfer's game!

Ready to transform your golf performance and play your best rounds yet?

For more information on our golf fitness programs and how we can help you, email Mitch to set up a consultation or learn more about upcoming clinics.

Other Aretas Updates

We’re keeping the energy high this summer!

• Streamlined Booking & Payment: What You Need to Know! We're always working to enhance your experience with Mitch, Drake, and Laura! To make booking your sessions and managing payments even easier, we're excited to announce an update to our online system. Starting Monday, July 1, you'll experience a more seamless and intuitive way to schedule your personalized training and nutrition sessions. Our new system, powered by Calendly for effortless booking and Stripe for secure payments, will bring all your scheduling and payment needs into one streamlined process. What this means for you:

  • Easier Booking: Find and book your preferred session times quickly and conveniently.

  • Seamless Payments: Pay securely for single sessions directly when you book, or easily redeem your pre-purchased packages.

  • Centralized Experience: All your interactions in one intuitive platform.

  • Existing clients, please note: Any current packages or ongoing programs you have with Mitch, Drake, or Laura remain fully valid and will be seamlessly integrated into the new system. Ready to experience the upgrade? Keep an eye on your inbox for a dedicated email with a full guide to the new system hitting soon!

• Fall Sports Prep: Summer means we’re already gearing up for fall sports! If you're looking for sport-specific training programs to get ahead for the upcoming season, email Drake for personalized options.
  

• Rooted Nutrition Success: We’ve received fantastic feedback about our new Rooted Nutrition coaching! Don't miss out on fueling your performance. Check out the Rooted Nutrition website here and remember your exclusive Aretas promo code (ARETAS) for 20% off your first monthly membership payment. Or, commit to long-term success and get your first month FREE when you sign up for a 6-month or 12-month add-on plan (available for current Aretas Physical Therapy or Aretas Performance clients).
  

• Rise & Grind on the Beach: Our Rise & Grind workouts are going strong, and we're having a blast on Bradford Beach! For a fun, effective outdoor workout, join Mitch and Volley Life on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 AM. Check out the website here for more details and to register.
  

• Drake's Speed Camp Kicks Off! Don't miss out on Drake's highly anticipated Speed Camp for high school athletes, designed to develop explosive power, agility, and speed. Camp times are Monday and Friday mornings at 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM, running from June 16th to September 5th. Email Drake for more information or to register!

We're passionate about helping every athlete reach their peak performance, and every individual thrive. Thank you for being a valued part of the Aretas Performance community.

In Excellence, 

The Aretas Performance Team