Wicked Smart Golf 476: Brad Thompson - Strength, Cardio, and Hydration Hacks for Scratch Golf
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Mar 12, 2026 Brad Thompson, a TPI-certified golf fitness and strength coach and competitive amateur, explains training like an athlete with mobility as the foundation. He covers compound lifts and fast-twitch work for speed. Learn his warmup-to-power session structure, conditioning progressions, on-course fueling, and a simple weigh-and-replace rehydration trick.
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Snack Frequently And Sip To Maintain Energy
- Eat small snacks every 3–4 holes and sip fluids every hole to avoid afternoon crashes on the course.
- Brad recommends protein/carbohydrate snacks (bar, jerky, banana) and electrolytes depending on heat and sweat loss.
Rehydrate Using The Weight Loss Rule
- After a round, rehydrate by weighing before and after; drink ~16 oz (0.47 L) per pound lost over the next few hours.
- This restores fluid/electrolyte balance and improved recovery across multi-day events.
Use Electrolytes When You Sweat Heavily
- Replace lost electrolytes when sweating heavily by using electrolyte mixes, pink Himalayan salt, or concentrated products like LMNT.
- Brad takes 30 oz water with a pinch of Himalayan salt each morning and after heavy sweat days.
