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World-famous bodybuilder Steve Michalik and professional gold coach Michael Manavian team up in this powerful new book, which presents Atomic Golf - a system that joins Michalik's undeniably effective methods of mind-body training with Manavian's unique techniques for creating the perfect golf swing.

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Publié par	Turner Publishing Company
Date de parution	01 septembre 2008
Nombre de lectures	1
EAN13	9781591205555
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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ATOMIC
GOLF
ATOMIC
GOLF
The Alternative to Swing Gurus, Pie-in-the-Sky Theories, Perfect Greens, and Everything Else That’s Failed
STEVE MICHALIK
MR. USA • MR. AMERICA • MR. UNIVERSE
& MICHAEL MANAVIAN
PROFESSIONAL GOLF COACH
The information contained in this book is based upon the research and personal and professional experiences of the author. It is not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician or other healthcare provider. Any attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should be done under the direction of a healthcare professional.
The publisher does not advocate the use of any particular healthcare protocol but believes the information in this book should be available to the public. The publisher and author are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of the suggestions, preparations, or procedures discussed in this book. Should the reader have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any procedures or preparation mentioned, the author and the publisher strongly suggest consulting a professional healthcare advisor.
Basic Health Publications, Inc .
28812 Top of the World Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-715-7327 • www.basichealthpub.com
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Michalik, Steve.
The alternative to swing gurus, pie-in-the-sky theories, perfect greens, and everything else that’s failed / Steve Michalik and Michael Manavian.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-59120-555-5
1. Swing (Golf) 2. Golf—Training. 3. Physical fitness.
I. Manavian, Michael. II. Title.
GV979.S9M5133      2008
796.352’3—dc22
2008026121
Copyright © 2008 by Steve Michalik and Michael Manavian
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the copyright owner.
Editor: Cheryl Hirsch
Photographers: Larry Tallis (exercise photos) and Denny (vintage photos)
Design/Typesetting: Gary A. Rosenberg • Photo layout: Theresa Wiscovitch
Cover design: Mike Stromberg
Printed in the United States of America
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Contents
Preface
Introduction
Part One • The Atomic Mind
1.   The Ultimate Goal
2.   The Inner Workings of the Mind
3.   The Mind/Body Slump
4.   Perfect Mind: The Nature of Failure and the Inability to Succeed
5.   Mind Wars
6.   Techniques to Eliminate Mind Noise
Part Two • The Atomic Body
7.   Anatomy, Physiology, and the Training Effect
8.   Nutrition and Diet
9.   Food and Exercise
10.   Cardiovascular Fitness and Weight Training
11.   Atomic Conditioning Routines
Part Three • The Atomic Golfer
12.   The Origins of Atomic Golf
13.   The Atomic Golf Swing
14.   The Problem with Golf Instruction, Golf Equipment, and the Lies You’ve Believed
15.   Atomic Golf Lessons, 1–6
16.   The Importance of Properly Fit Golf Clubs
17.   Playing Golf: The Final Atomic Product
Afterword
Testimonials
Resources
About the Authors
Dedicated to . . .
We, the authors, would like to dedicate this book to all of the suffering golfers who have gone through life playing this game so poorly; to those dedicated souls who have yearned for the truth and have now all but given up hope; to those who have sought out countless hours of golf instruction that yielded no results; to the professional golf instructor whose passion is to give back to the game by improving another’s ability; and to the beginning golfer who has made the decision to pick up this game with the vigor and zest that we all experienced long ago.
To all of you, may this book fulfill your quest for playing this precise and rewarding game at its highest level.
Preface
The golfer: who is this person? What would possess someone to take up such an impossible sport? Is he or she a competitive athlete? A sadist? A person who’s just crazy about the game? The golfer spends long hours visualizing that perfect shot. They dream of making that impossible putt, being under par, and raising the trophy at dusk on the eighteenth green. This would be a lot easier to accomplish if they knew some fundamental truths about not only the physical side, but also the psychological side, of playing golf. What is this truth, you ask? Webster’s Dictionary (10th ed., 1995) says, “It is a state in accordance with fact or reality, experience, accurate, right and correct.” In writing this book, we strip away false data and replace it with truth.
With that said, the accounts of the authors shared here are what we saw and experienced to be the truth. Let the record and responsibility of the context of this text stand.
Millions upon millions of words have been written about every facet and aspect of golf. They cover all bases and viewpoints, both physiological and psychological. It is our belief that less than 5 percent of this information comes close to bearing any workable knowledge that you can actually use and apply to golf. Therefore, the bulk of this book is devoted to bringing forth a full understanding of the game and correcting that which is misunderstood. Welcome to the journey. We can assure you it’s a fascinating one. Our mission is simple: to bring forth the basic information needed to produce a better golfer.
People have asked us, why write this book? With its different approach to the physiology and psychology involved in the game of golf, it is certain to stir up controversy. Our response is simple: it is worth anything that we may encounter to reveal the truth. As in all the books we write.
After decades of observation, data collection, and application, we felt it was time to present our findings to the world. This technology, this data, this truth, should not be lost. Confusion and controversy should be put to rest. This data need not be boring or complicated. It should be rapidly assimilated and applied. True understanding of the information should expose the mountain of false information associated with the game of golf and help millions of misguided golfers. The noble sport of golf, steeped as it is in tradition and history, deserves this different approach.
So, to those who would disgrace this majestic field of endeavor with false hope, malice, ignorance, and misinformation, let them be exposed for who and what they are. We put forth that a life based on truth will always, in the end, surpass a life based on a lie. We will attack in the name of this truth and release those prisoners burdened by frustration and failure. And, in conclusion, we wish to thank all those past and present who worked without notoriety or reward so that others may not play this gallant sport in vain.
Introduction
I n life, there are certain disciplines that govern each and every intention we undertake. If you apply these disciplines to anything in life, you will succeed. This brings us to the game of golf, where the mind and body must mesh in a symphony of action.
Practice, persistence, and purpose will get you skill, but to constantly deliver that skill is another thing entirely. A strong body and mind are like a well-oiled machine—powerful, stable, and enduring—and necessary if you are to deliver your skill consistently and become the Atomic Golfer. As used in this book, the word “atomic” means indivisible. An atomic operation, or atomicity, implies an operation that must be performed entirely or not at all.
Up until now, the golf world had not made this mind/body connection. After all, look at the physiques of golfers. Most are fat, beer-bellied, middle-aged men who smoke cigars. They are not going to grace the cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine anytime soon. Articles are constantly written about how golfers are not athletes, and they’re right! For those who have just recently caught the fitness craze (a reaction called “the Tiger Woods effect”), their exercise regimens consist mainly of stretching, which does little to improve their game and mental focus.
In this book, we teach you what skills are necessary to play and win at golf. But we go two steps further: we show you 1) how to build a better machine, which will make you stronger and faster and produce so much torque that the ball will explode off your club, and 2) how to build an equally strong mind, which will allow that to happen. We will be revealing the trappings of the mind and explaining how they play a part in your success and failure on the golf course.
Some people believe that intelligence is a substitute for experience; others feel that experience is senior to intelligence. Truth of the matter is, there must be a balance of both. This will allow you to apply the correct amount of force at the precise time, in the exact direction, in order to project the ball where you want it to go.
THE CHALLENGES—AND GIFTS—OF GOLF
The game of golf has been around for roughly 500 years, and yet the tiny idiosyncrasies that have made this a difficult game continue to frustrate nearly everyone who plays it.
Golf transcends other games by its mere design. It requires the assembly of a golf swing that couples gracefulness with power, and yet asks you to combine that with a deft sense of touch. It physically demands the highest levels of performance for well over four hours for four days of seventy-two-hole championship play, in conditions that are aerobically demanding and in environments that can range from desert heat to winter’s frigid chill.
At the same time, it creates the ultimate test. This test mentally challenges the seeker to attain perfection, while bombarding its participants with the fiercest distractions and at the same time tempting players to beat the game. Now this is a game! A balanced game, one that equally tests the mind’s focus, the body’s rudiments, and the player’s technique.
Golf offers no guarantee for success, no multimillion dollar c