Comment on a Comment

Recently, one of our valued readers posted a comment on one of our blog posts that showed Joey performing 2 exercises on the Balance Ball.

The exact comment was: "How many times are you guys gonna show the same exercise? We've see this balance ball routine ten times already! Give us something new! And what happened with JOEY D and all his from the road updates? All you guys do is try to sell us stuff now. I miss the behind the scenes stuff. Just saying".
Richard M., Valdota, GA

Richard, I thank you for your comment. It indicates that you are a consistent reader and we value that....seriously.

The only thing I will dispute is that we are always trying to sell stuff. We offer exercises for golfers to help their game performance. Some of the exercises require stuff to do them properly. We just offer a place to get the tools if they choose. Sometimes we just want to let our readers in on some great news we want to share.

You also mentioned Joey and news from the Tour (behind the scenes). Well....the scenes have changed to a more permanent location....right here in Jupiter, Florida and the GolfGym Academy we have developed. Joey is now spending more time with his family, not 40 weeks on the road each year, and working with many golfers from all around the country including many Tour Pros that come to visit the Academy.

We have been shooting lots of exercises on video and posting it on YouTube and on our website. We encourage everyone to visit the website for the content....not necessarily to buy something, although a large part of our business is offering the best tools available, used by the best players in the world. (all the GolfGym products are standard equipment on the PGA Tour fitness trailers).

Richard, I have taken your comment seriously and will start to post more of the videos we shoot with our students in the Academy. You can see them all on the website www.golfgym.com.

Thank you all for your continued support.

Oh! By the way, GolfGym and D1 Athletic is sponsoring George, "The Animal" Slupski in the ReMax Long Drive Championships starting next week. The finals are next weekend. You can see some of his prep work in the previous post.

All the best to all our readers. Thank you again for your support.

Ken Pierce
President, GolfGym

p.s. We didn't show that exercise 10 times....only 3 times in 4 years.

Power Comes In Many Sizes

The GolfGym Academy in Jupiter, Florida is now in full swing with the "Season" fast approaching.

Two golfers in the area have found that even though they are "built" differently, they each can train like the pros to develop Power and Consistency in their golf swings.


One of the golfers is George "The Animal" Slupski. He has been competing in Long Drive Competitions for nearly 15 years. He is now working with Jeffrey Fronk, our newest coach-trainer at the GolfGym Academy.


Georges Credentials:
15-Times, World Long Drive Finalist
Top 10 All-Time Money Leaders (World Long Drive Finals)
1 of only 6 Long Drive competitors to reach the Finals every year since RE/MAX has been the major sponsor (11 years)
Winner of over 15 Professional Long Drive events.

Here is some video of a small part of his Power Drills with Jeffrey.

The other golfer is Lindsay Krause, a 19 year old college student who's dream is to play on the LPGA Tour someday. Here is a brief video of her working with Coach Joey D on some Power Drills of her own.

George, Lindsay and Coach Joey D.

Good Luck to both of them in their quests.


The GolfGym Team
www.golfgym.com

New Member Of The GolfGym Staff

GolfGym and The GolfGym Academy is very proud to introduce the newest member to our staff, Mr. Jeffrey Fronk.

ACE, NSCA-CPT, TPI-CGFI, CHEK CORE

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Jeff grew up very active in sports and highly motivated by the overall healthy feeling and mental attitude that one achieves through continuous, proper exercise and nutrition. In 1984, Jeff capitalized on his strong desire to work in the health fitness industry and moved to Florida to follow his dream.

After living and working in Orlando, for Disney’s Wide World of Sports, Jeff moved to New York, accepting a position with the New York Jets football team. After two years, he was recruited by the Jacksonville Jaguars and moved back to Florida. Jeff has 4 years of experience working and training in the NFL and AFL football leagues.

During the off season in Jacksonville, Jeff worked as the fitness director of Glen Kernan Country Club where he established and initiated their fitness program and facility. He then sought out to pursue his passion to establish a unique, top-of-the-line personal training studio and opened his first Fitness by Fronk facility in 2003.

In 2007, Vijay Singh engaged Jeff to travel full time on the PGA Tour as Vijay’s personal strength and conditioning coach. Jeff was a member of team that celebrated Vijay’s capturing the FedEx Cup in 2008. Most recently Jeff has relocated to southern Florida and is an integral member of the staff at D1 Athletic Performance Academy and The GolfGym® Academy in Jupiter where he can share his years of varied experience and expertise working with clients and athletes in the Palm Beach area.

He is currently working with George "The Animal" Slupski to get him in great shape to compete in the ReMax World Long Drive Championships in November, 2010.

Jeff's high intensity and highly motivational approach is already attracting serious athletes in the area. He will also be heading up our Golfers Boot Camps starting in November.

If you are in the area, call us for a complimentary session with Jeff. 561-741-3401

Welcome Jeff!

The GolfGym Team
www.golfgym.com

GolfGym Congratulations Dr. Gary Wiren

What do the numbers 75 and 307 have in common? To one person this week they relate perfectly.

Dr. Gary Wiren, a Golf Digest Top 20 instructor, turned 75 on Tuesday. To celebrate, he hit a 307 yard drive on the Trump International Golf Clubs 9th fairway.

Here is a picture of the Gary Wiren with Russell Evans, the host of "The Golf Exchange" radio show on ESPN760 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Gary Wiren is also known for the company he created with his son, Dane, called "Golf Around the World". Two of the most popular products they market are the Power Fan and The Impact Bag.

GolfGym congratulates Dr. Wiren on his dedication to golf, his fitness regime and helping others enjoy the game we all love.

What can we expect on your 80th birthday?

All the best.
The GolfGym Team
www.golfgym.com