Wicked Smart Golf

442: Mike Carroll - The Secrets to Strength, Mobility, & Smart Training

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Nov 6, 2025
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Mike Carroll
Mike Carroll, founder of Fit For Golf and a golf strength & conditioning expert, explains science-based training for golfers. He covers mobility habits to protect joints. He discusses strength, power, and muscle for speed. He explains structuring cardio, in-season tweaks, and practical workouts you can start today.
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INSIGHT

Running Is More Stressful Than It Feels

  • Running creates far more eccentric stress and longer recovery than biking or rowing, so intensity feels higher than expected.
  • Use heart-rate monitoring to match perceived intensity across modalities and manage recovery for golf.
ADVICE

Use Wearables For Habits, Not Decisions

  • Wearables help mostly by encouraging habits, not by replacing common-sense choices; use them for accountability.
  • Rely on simple behavior changes rather than overinterpreting device metrics.
ADVICE

Maintain Three Sessions, Modulate Volume

  • Keep three gym sessions per week year-round; reduce sets and avoid proximity-to-failure during heavy playing periods.
  • Use heavier weights with lower reps (3–8) to maintain strength while minimizing fatigue before play.
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