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Stretching The key to a long, injury-free career
The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), the world’s leading educational organization pertaining to the human body’s physical performance in golf since 2003, has provided substantial documentation on the importance of stretching in golf including many video segments that are available on YouTube.
“Simply slide the handle up the bar and you will feel the tremendous stretching action of the shoulders, back and hips. The MISIG helps to keep muscles and tendons loose and provides a great pre-round warm up routine or ongoing conditioning.” Stretch. Swing. Exercise. Repeat. Along with physical improvements through daily repetitions, players will develop the mechanics of a proper swing. The MISIG not only assists with the takeaway, it identifies the transition point at the top of the backswing. A smooth rhythmical transition leads to proper weight transfer, better position at impact and down the target line, and more consistent ball striking.
PGA and Champions Tour member and 21-time European Tour Champion, Miguel Angel Jimenez, aka “the Mechanic,” has made stretching “cool” with his infamous array of gyrations and contortions that are part of his pre-round stretching routine often seen on the driving range. The MISIG, the Most Important Stretch in Golf, is a complete golf performance product that includes a stretching program, swing training program and exercise program. It is designed around one of the most important fundamentals in the golf swing – the proper takeaway. The MISIG is a stretching device that helps builds muscle memory to match your body type and physical capabilities. The MISIG helps you develop the proper takeaway by keeping the elbow locked through extension and your wrists hinging properly. This provides increased range of motion, more degrees in the backswing, and faster club head speed for a more powerful swing. A longer, fluid and flexible swing leads to more consistency, distance, and better shot making. “Improving your range of motion is critical to developing a better golf swing,” said Bernie Fay, inventor of the MISIG.
The MISIG was launched at the 2016 PGA Merchandise Show January 26-29 in Orlando, Fla., and was featured on Golf Channel’s Morning Drive by Lauren Thompson as her favorite “new product” of the show. Since that time, nearly 20 touring pros on the PGA, Champions and LPGA Tours have embraced the product. The MISIG can be purchased online at feelthestretch.com. It comes with three different length bands for customized tension training – yellow, blue and red – and retails for $79.99. Along with PGA professionals and instructors, the MISIG is a great tool for fitness trainers, physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists. For more info, dealer inquiries and special pricing call Bernie Fay, 847-691-2747. To see a product demonstration visit feelthestretch.com.
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Southern Golf Central • Volume 17, Issue 2