Mike Dobbyn Breaks Longest Drive Record, Again
November 17, 2009
Some people thought it was a record that would never fall. Count me as one of them. A 551 yard drive is incredible! How do you beat that?
Mike Dobbyn uses Super Dave' Osborne's club, The Basher
New Club Technology
Advances in technology are enabling us to push the limits of human performance. Thanks to Super Dave Osborne’s new club, “The Basher”, Mike Dobbyn is able to increase his world record to 620 yards! Sounds unbelievable, right? Fortunately for us, it was all caught on video.
Please click on this link or the image on the right to watch Mike use The Basher to really smash some balls.
Golfer takes the Rotater to the Course
October 13, 2009
Flexibility - Power - Distance
I am an avid golfer who at a very young age developed shoulder problems while playing baseball and lifting heavy weights in my youth. Until now, I have had to put up with the nagging stiffness and pain in my shoulders and my golf game has suffered for it.
I have been using The Rotater for several months now. When I first received The Rotater I was skeptical. It didn’t look like anything fancy or the next best thing to help my shoulder, but after watching the videos and learning the stretches, The Rotater now hangs near my bed for stretches first thing in the morning and it rides with me to the course for 20 minutes of stretching prior to hitting balls.
For the first time in a long time, I am actually completing my back-swings and getting through the ball for a fuller finish. My long irons and woods have now become a weapon in my bag instead of dead weight. My shoulder pain has all but disappeared due to my increase in strength. I will continue to use The Rotater for stretching as long as I am able to play golf, walk and breathe.
Thank you!
Brad Clardy, avid golfer (click here to learn more about Brad)
Disclosure: Brad was provided with a Rotater at no charge. His testimonial was voluntary and not required.
Review of John Izzo’s Shatterproof Spine DVD
October 5, 2009
Back injuries are debilitating! Unlike an injury to an extremity ( ie, arm, leg, ankle, hand, finger, etc ), you can’t work around a back injury. If you’ve hurt your back, then you know what I mean.
Shatterproof Spine - How to Build an Athletic Low Back
In 1981, I tried out for the basketball team at the junior college I was attending. On the last day of tryouts, I took a charging foul on a fast break and literally got knocked on my butt. Later that day at work, my back hurt so badly that I couldn’t perform my job and had to go home. The next day, a doctor’s examination along with a bunch of x-rays revealed three fractured vertebrae.
Fortunately, my back healed completely and I’ve never suffered any lasting pain or limitations – but not everyone is so lucky. Therefore, I was very happy to receive John Izzo’s new DVD – “SHATTERPROOF SPINE! How to Build an Athletic Low Back” to review.
John Izzo is:
- a Certified Personal Trainer ( NASM – the National Academy of Sports Medicine, ACE – American Council on Exercise, NESTA – the National Exercise & Sports Trainer Association )
- a Performance Enhancement Specialist – NASM
- a Nutrition Consultant – American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA)
This DVD was filmed in a “live” workshop setting. You feel like you’re part of the seminar with John speaking directly to you.
John works with a number of golfers and this dvd uses them to illustrate many of his points. Considering the the stresses and forces exerted on the spine during a typical golf swing, this makes perfect sense.
Some topics covered are:
- Why does your back hurt? Seems like a simple question, but the answers my surprise you
- What are the functions of the Spine?
- What are some of the stresses of the Spine?
- Muscles that can contribute to lower back pain
- Some things to avoid – did you know you could stretch AT THE WRONG TIME?
- “Hands-on” practical – John takes the time to illustrate exercises you can do to improve your lower back strength and explains how and why they work
Summary
Before watching “Shaterproof Spine”, I thought I had a good understanding of the spine - I WAS WRONG! Thanks to John, I’m more informed and can make better decisions about the health of my lower back.
John uses lots of graphics to illustrate his points. The graphic that really stood out for me was how weight gain over time affects your posture and limits the function of your spine. Nothing beats seeing this progression to make you want to get yourself into better shape.
Shatterproof Spine covers a tremendous amount of material in one hour and 30 minutes. At a cost of $25.00 it’s a “NO-BRAINER” – do your back a favor and get the DVD. Learn how to improve your low back strength and live your life without limitations.
Golfer Improves Shoulder Flexibility with the Rotater
September 1, 2009
Shoulder pain while sleeping is common and frustrating
“Back in 2007 I started experiencing pain in my right shoulder mostly at nights while sleeping. Being someone who loves to play golf this became a concern especially since several friends and my wife all had shoulder surgery.
I ended up seeing my doctor and found out I had bone spurs in my shoulder that were rubbing and irritating my rotator cuff. Of course after surgery there’s physical therapy. I was in physical therapy for about 2 months and everything went really well, but I wasn’t back to the same flexibility in my shoulder as before even though I continued to do the exercises.
At the Jan. 2008 PGS Merchandise show in Orlando, I was at the Rotater booth and listened to what Chris Melton had to say about the Rotater. Sounded interesting but I didn’t do anything at first.
Full shoulder turn with no pain
After wallking around the show for awhile, I decided to buy one and give it a try.
I’ve been using the Rotater nearly everyday now and my shoulder flexibility has improved and is greater than before the shoulder surgery. As a golfer this is important for generating distance and control.”
Bill Raines – Kennedy Space Center, NASA
Golfer says, “The Rotater adds distance”
July 29, 2009
Glen Taylor swings with confidence - thanks to the Rotater
“The Rotater helps me by increasing my flexibility therefore giving me greater range of motion on my golf swings, boosting my confidence and trust of my swing and best of all adding more distance. I recommend the Rotater to any golfer or athlete whether they are professional or amateur.”
Glen Taylor, 10 handicap
