golf fitness in Markham
golf fitness

In golf, as with most sports, your overall health and fitness levels significantly impact the quality of your game. Developing an efficient golf swing is essential for generating speed and transferring energy effectively throughout your body. Enhancing your physical conditioning is one of the most effective ways to elevate your golf performance.
Key factors impacting your golf swing
An inefficient golf swing often stems from three primary issues:
- poor mechanics: flaws in swing technique that reduce efficiency
- poor physical conditioning: limited strength, flexibility, or endurance
- poor equipment: mismatched clubs or gear that hinder performance
Improving your golf game requires a collaborative effort. Golf professionals, club fitters, fitness trainers, and healthcare professionals—including chiropractors—all play a role in optimizing your swing and overall performance.
The importance of pre-season preparation
The most critical work to improve your game often happens before the season begins. A holistic, year-round fitness approach ensures you can maximize the summer months when your golf game is in full swing. By building strength, flexibility, and endurance during the off-season, you set yourself up for peak performance when it matters most.
Role of a golf fitness instructor
A golf fitness instructor helps players improve their game by identifying physical restrictions that limit their potential. They prescribe targeted exercises to enhance fitness levels, addressing areas like mobility, stability, and strength.

What is a TPI golf assessment?
A TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) golf assessment provides a comprehensive evaluation to optimize your physical capabilities for golf. It includes:
- physical screening: identifying mobility (range of motion in joints and muscles) and stability (balance, muscular strength, and endurance) issues
- golf swing biomechanics screening: analyzing your swing to identify areas for improvement
The assessment evaluates key factors such as:
- golf posture
- spinal, pelvic, shoulder, and hip ranges of motion
- gluteal strength
- balance
Personalized exercise program
The results of the TPI assessment are used to design a personalized, golf-specific exercise program. This program can be integrated into your routine with guidance from fitness trainers or other professionals to help you achieve measurable improvements.
Certified golf fitness expertise
Dr. Thomas earned her certification as a Golf Fitness Instructor through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) in 2011. Book a golf physical screen with Dr. Thomas today and take the first step toward improving your body and your game!