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Alan L. Hammond, GolfersMD News
Jun 06, 2008
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Women golfers trying to decide between working on their golf game and a relaxing spa retreat no longer have to choose.
Both experiences are combined in the Fore-Max Golf Training System at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Developed by Steve Heller, the resort’s fitness director, the Fore-Max Golf Training System has been customizing fitness programs for professional and amateur golfers since 2002.
The Fore-Max training system focuses on improving a golfer’s flexibility, functional golf strength, and aerobic capacity. By improving these areas, golfers can increase their accuracy, driving distance, and endurance. Participants also receive advice on improving their nutrition as a way to benefit their golf game and lifestyle. The instructors work closely with golfers to develop the individualized fitness plans. The goal of the program is to develop lifelong changes. The more input the participant has, the more likely the plan will be followed once they return home.
To achieve the goals of the fitness plan while at the resort, instructors make use of the resort’s fitness center, along with range practice and on-course play. After an intense workout, participants can relax at Agave, The Arizona Spa, also located on the grounds of the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. Participants in the training system can take advantage of on-site massages, facials, and Pilates sessions. Guests can also relax and rejuvenate in the eucalyptus steam room, whirlpool, or sauna.
If a trip to Arizona isn’t feasible or an at-home workout is preferable, the Fore-Max Golf Training System is also available on DVD. The DVD provides over an hour’s worth of exercises and information in six different areas—Full Stretch, Active Dynamic Exercise, Strength and Conditioning, Fore-Max Pool Exercises, Golf Specific Exercises, and Nutritional Guidance. These comprehensive exercises are beneficial for both golfers and non-golfers.
Because of the ideal Arizona location, the Fore-Max Golf Training System lures top athletes to the training facility. The resort also shares the property with the Kierland Golf Club and the LaBauve Golf Academy. Top LPGA players who have trained with Fore-Max include Grace Park and Pat Hurst. With first-rate golf courses peppering the surrounding area and a training system that’s good enough to draw the professionals, amateur women golfers can do themselves and their golf games a favor by booking a trip to take advantage of all the Fore-Max Golf Training System has to offer.
Source: Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.
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