The Locker Room Blog

Why are Famous Athletes Promoting Highly Processed Foods?

By Jim Fanara, CSCS

 If you’ve been watching sports, you may have noticed high profile athletes in commercials advertising highly processed foods such as chips and children’s cereals.

 While this is nothing new, I was disappointed to see that at a time when chronic diseases are on the rise among  Americans, athletes who could be influenc...

Slip-on Golf Shoes

By Jim Fanara, CSCS

 Comfortable golf shoes are so important, especially if you walk the course.

And there certainly has been innovation in shoe comfort and performance over the years. But this latest innovation I just don’t get.

Recently I’ve been seeing ads for slip-on golf shoes.

What are the reasons a golfer would need slip-on shoes?

The first and most obvious reason i...

Golf’s Other “X” Factor, That Instructors Overlook

By Jim Fanara, CSCS

The "X" factor in golf is the amount of hip and shoulder separation you can achieve in your swing.

There is another "X" factor that is important but rarely discussed in golf lessons or videos.

It was originally known as syndrome "X", now referred to as metabolic syndrome.

 Even though metabolic syndrome rarely mentioned by...