Cody Book

@Dave325 You won't be dissapointed. If you want you could also go to http://thesandtrap.com/t/82891/my-swing-cody-book which I have 2 of my lessons posted there at the bottom if you wanted to see what they were like. Also it wouldn't be a bad idea to start your own myswing thread and post your videos. It will create a little bit of a journal for you. One last thing, do make sure you download the videos as they do disappear after 30-days.

I'm using Evolvr as well, the coach that I'm working with has been very helpful. Showing examples of what he is talking about right next to my swing on video. They also draw lines. One thing I think they can improve on is telling the student what they are doing well or things about there swing that is excellent. I've just started with them a month ago and a few times I've heard you do something really well, but right now we are going to focus on weight forward. I don't think you will be disappointed at all if you go with their service. Also waiting for your analysis to come back is like when you were a child and you had to wait for your parents to get up and have coffee/breakfast before you could open presents. :P

Do you mind posting a video of your swing? I work better with visuals then with descriptions of what is going on. Have you found you lost a lot of accuracy or was it a marginal loss.

So I've been searching around for reviews of these Irons, I have used google and the search on here, I might have missed a thread or two but I haven't been able to find a real good review on them. From my understanding they have a higher bounce from 3-pw then most companies, is this better for full swing? I know there is a lot on the wedges and putters on here but not much on the Iron front. I'm in the planning stages of getting new irons where I want to get fit, manufactures I want to look at, blades vs GI, and such. Questions that I need to answer for myself.

Thought someone would have posted this artical by now. I thought it was a good read. http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2014/04/15/10890/

A little background first. I started out weighing around 220lbs @ 25% body fat and for the first 7 months I didn't change what I ate. I didn't step into a gym and last more then the first week until this year. I started going twice a week with a personal trainer on December 30th of 2014. Using the Bench Press, Squats, and Deadlifts as progress benchmarks, I couldn't bench 135lbs and was at about 185lbs on the deadlift and 215lbs on my squat. That's where I started. Currently my benchpress is 265lbs, squat and deadlift are even at 405lbs. I'm still at 220lbs but down to 18% body fat. Now I'm only working with my trainer one day a week, more so he can help spot me when I'm lifting heavier. I am just starting to add elements of P90X in with my lifting routine. I'm still going to go to the gym for lifting days but the rest with be at home. So here is my week break down. Thursday: Plyometrics (P90x Cd) Friday: Sholders & Arms @ Gym; Ab Rip per X(P90x Cd) Saturday: Yoga X (P90x Cd) Sunday: Legs & Back @ Gym ; Ab Ripper X (P90x Cd) Monday: Kenpo X (P90x Cd) Tuesday: X Stretch (P90x Cd) Wednesday: Chest & Back @ Gym; Ab Ripper X (P90x Cd) Here is what I'm eating every day. Totals Calories 2500 -2700 200-220 grams of protein 60-80 g of fat 200-220 g of carbohydrates Meal 1 5 egg whites and 1 whole egg with cheese on top. 1/4 cup of oats 3 strips of turkey bacon, you can drink a glass of milk with this meal only - ( 1% ) *Option* - If you don't always like making breakfast, this can be a substitute. Blend - 1-1/2 scoop of whey protein, 1/3 cup of oats, 1/3 cup of plain greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter ( you can add a touch of agave, or honey to sweeten it ) 35-40 g of protein , 35-40g of carbohydrates , 10-15 g of fat Meal 2 Protein bar or meal replacement bar. 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt. 1/2 cup of fruit 30-35 g protein, 30g carbohydrates, 8g fat Meal 3 - This should be consumed within 30 minutes after your workout - 1-1/2 scoops of whey protein in water ( approximately 8 oz, 1 cup of fruit ( your choice- banana, raspberries, strawberries etc. ) or pre made protein shake with a banana. *Option* - Add 10 of glutamine and 5 g of creatine to post workout shake. ( beneficial ) 30 g protein, 30 g carbs, 3 g fat Meal 4 6 oz of lean ground beef , 2 cups of spinach (cooked or not ),1 medium size pepper ( red bell etc) cut up , onions, light salsa , 2 table spoons of fat free sour crème, 1/3 cup of jasmine/brown/white rice ( pick one ) , light sprinkle cheese *Option* - Get yourself low carb honey wheat wraps and make yourself a burrito 30-35 g protein, 35 g of carbohydrates, 20 g fat Meal 5 6 oz of lean ground turkey, 1-1/2 cups of butternut squash ( with microwaved peanut butter and cinnamon on top), 5 asparagus spears 30 of protein, 35 of carbohydrates, 15 g fat Meal 6 6oz of chicken ( seasoned any way you like it ), 1 medium sized sweet potato, 1/2 avocado *Option* Meal bar/protein bar /protein shake /meal shake. Any of the snack chips ( xs or tortilla ) xs energy trail mix or body key mix seeds and nuts 30 g protein, 35 carbohydrates, 4-10 grams of fat ***Snacks if you get hungry*** but don't over indulge. - anything snack wise from xs and body cut ( energy mix, nuts etc) - Your protein bars - Protein shakes within reason - celery, carrots , broccoli and other vegetables * Things that are ok: Seasonings, stevia, sauces ( don't go crazy ) * You can have as much xs and perfect water as you want * only drink sports drinks during workouts unless it's sugar free orange. * You can mix and match meals as long as you get in all 6 every day. * Drink at least 100 oz of water per day.

I guess some people would say I'm on a diet but I like to think of it more of a lifestyle change. Here is a run down of my day. With the chicken and turkey burger(which is usually cheaper and healthier then regular burger) I do some Franks Buffalo sauce and Sauce is the boss BBQ. Totals Calories 2500 -2700 200-220 grams of protein 60-80 g of fat 200-220 g of carbohydrates Meal 1 5 egg whites and 1 whole egg with cheese on top. 1/4 cup of oats 3 strips of turkey bacon, you can drink a glass of milk with this meal only - ( 1% ) *Option* - If you don't always like making breakfast, this can be a substitute. Blend - 1-1/2 scoop of whey protein, 1/3 cup of oats, 1/3 cup of plain greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter ( you can add a touch of agave, or honey to sweeten it ) 35-40 g of protein , 35-40g of carbohydrates , 10-15 g of fat Meal 2 Protein bar or meal replacement bar. 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt. 1/2 cup of fruit 30-35 g protein, 30g carbohydrates, 8g fat Meal 3 - This should be consumed within 30 minutes after your workout - 1-1/2 scoops of whey protein in water ( approximately 8 oz, 1 cup of fruit ( your choice- banana, raspberries, strawberries etc. ) or pre made protein shake with a banana. *Option* - Add 10 of glutamine and 5 g of creatine to post workout shake. ( beneficial ) 30 g protein, 30 g carbs, 3 g fat Meal 4 6 oz of lean ground beef , 2 cups of spinach (cooked or not ),1 medium size pepper ( red bell etc) cut up , onions, light salsa , 2 table spoons of fat free sour crème, 1/3 cup of jasmine/brown/white rice ( pick one ) , light sprinkle cheese *Option* - Get yourself low carb honey wheat wraps and make yourself a burrito 30-35 g protein, 35 g of carbohydrates, 20 g fat Meal 5 6 oz of lean ground turkey, 1-1/2 cups of butternut squash ( with microwaved peanut butter and cinnamon on top), 5 asparagus spears 30 of protein, 35 of carbohydrates, 15 g fat Meal 6 6oz of chicken ( seasoned any way you like it ), 1 medium sized sweet potato, 1/2 avocado *Option* Meal bar/protein bar /protein shake /meal shake. Any of the snack chips ( xs or tortilla ) xs energy trail mix or body key mix seeds and nuts 30 g protein, 35 carbohydrates, 4-10 grams of fat ***Snacks if you get hungry*** but don't over indulge. - anything snack wise from xs and body cut ( energy mix, nuts etc) - Your protein bars - Protein shakes within reason - celery, carrots , broccoli and other vegetables * Things that are ok: Seasonings, stevia, sauces ( don't go crazy ) * You can have as much xs and perfect water as you want * only drink sports drinks during workouts unless it's sugar free orange. * You can mix and match meals as long as you get in all 6 every day. * You can take symmetry to help curb your appetite * Drink at least 100 oz of water per day.

Yep the video is working now! I would suggest working on keeping a steady head. It's key number 1 for the 5 Simple Keys. A quick search will turn up a lot of threads about that and drills. http://thesandtrap.com/t/83911/tsts-greatest-hits-instruction-threads The link above is a great place to start.

You can develop slow-twitch/fast-twitch muscles, you are not born with one or the other. You take the NFL lineman and ask him how many hours he practiced in peewees, midgets, highschool, college, professional career. It will mount to most of his life. That amount of athleticism he has is directly related to how much time and effort he put into it. Labron James would be LJ if he didn't practice harder then anyone else on the court, he has said that.

Also if we are talking about natural talent, who has it? Show me someone who naturally just picked up a club and was able to knock it right where they wanted it. I don't really believe in natural talent. Go across any sport and look who is at the top. I bet it's the person who put in more practice with a coach, then someone who just decided one day hump I'm actually really good I should play on the PGA.

I choose Golf Swing/Mechanics, Game Plan/Course Management, and other. The other being a coach/mentor. I don't think you need natural talent, I believe anyone could be come a touring pro if that is what they wanted to do. I think people that say they will never be as good as (insert anything here). Is just making an excuse to be average or not to put in more effort/practice.

It looks as if you had someone holding the camera for you, here is a great link, http://thesandtrap.com/b/playing_tips/filming_your_swing , about filming your swings. I would try to mount the camera on a tripod so it is steady. If you can't I'm sure it's not that big of a deal. Also I would recommend using a 6i or 7i just because that is what I've been recommend. If you haven't checked out the 5 Simple Keys thread, http://thesandtrap.com/t/55426/introducing-five-simple-keys , it is a great start. But from this video I would be more focused on keeping you left foot planted in the back swing and keeping a steady head through out the swing. Good Luck!

Welcome to the forums. Pa is a great to place to play golf. We have a bunch of great course scattered through out the state!

Good morning, I was not sure which forum topic to post this under, thought this would be best. I'm designing what I'm calling an indoor golf center. It will be 8ftx16ft with 8x12 putting surface and 8x4 hitting area. I'm going to building a platform on 2x4s topped with 4x8 sheets of 3/4 plywood. The plan is to put down a base layer then the putting surface. The reason is so that it can accept chip shots a little better, as the hitting area is going to be removable and we will be able to chip to the green. The hitting area is going to have a "fairway" and "rough" areas to hit from. There is a lefty so I think I came up with a good solution we can all hit what ever shots we want. There will also be a net that will be like a batting cage lining the sides, top, and back to catch any shots made. My question for you guys is how would you set up 3 cups and have slope on the green? I thought about having one end flat and putting a hole in the corner so we could do about a 7ft straight putt. I'm just not sure how to do the slope, I know I could just build it all flat and put a wedge under a corner to introduce slope. Here is a picture of what I'm talking about. The black circles on the side is where poles will go for net. The hitting area is rough, fairway, rough.

Updating my swing thread. I'm linking my youtube videos from Evolvr. I'm still working on getting the weight forward. More practice was prescribed. The first video was about a week and a half to two weeks out from my first video. It was also more to make sure I was on the correct path, quick and shot with my phone. The second video was about the same time frame apart but had a lot more practice in between.