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MANA Golf Performance Podcast

MANA Golf Performance Podcast

Hosted by: Dr. Russ Manalastas

Dr. Russ Manalastas is a board certified sports physical therapist and golf performance coach based out of Rochester, NY. The MANA Golf Performance podcast brings you topics ranging from performance training, fitness,...

Episodes

Offseason Priority & Wrist Pain Prevention!

Season #3

Everyone wants to improve their golf game in the offseason. But do you know specifically what you want to improve to ensure you will make progress? On this episode of our podcast we discuss what you need to consider...
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You Ask & We Answer! Exercises For Rotational Speed & Casting In The Downswing

Season #3

We are back and better than ever! We answer your questions on the first relaunch episode of this season! Question 1 - What specific exercise interventions do you use to help improve rotational speed/power? Question 2...
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Ep. 5 | PGA Championship 2023 Recap From Rochester!

Season #2

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Ep. 4 | It’s All In The Hips

Season #2

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Ep. 3 | Understanding Golf Shoulder Pain!

Season #2

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Ep. 2 | The Secret Sauce For Performance Is In Your Warm-Up!

Season #2

We hear it all the time. "I'd rather just hit balls to warm-up." "Warm-ups are boring and don't help." "I'd rather focus on my putting before my round." We know for the majority of golfers, a proper warm-up is not a...
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Ep 1 | We're Back!

Season #2

WE ARE BACK! Our first episode of our now rebranded MANA Golf Performance podcast is now live and ready for you to tune in! Stay tuned as we will be releasing a new episode weekly to give you all the information you...
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Ep 46 | Pete Holman Of Golf Forever

Season #1

We're lucky to have Pete Holman join us and take time out of his busy schedule to talk golf performance! On this episode we discuss Pete's journey through the health and fitness realms, creating multiple products that...
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Ep 45 | Focus On Your Recovery!

Season #1

How well are you recovering after playing a round of golf? What does recovery mean to you and what is your approach to it? While there are a lot of different methods to help with recovery, we like to stick to the...
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Ep 44 | Why Strength Training Matters For Golf

Season #1

On this episode, Dr. Russ discusses why everyone needs to incorporate some sort of strength training into their routine! If we want to be able to stay on the course for the duration of the golf season, then our body...
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Ep 43 | Golf Related Low Back Pain

Season #1

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Ep 42 | John Pinelli Of Punch'd Energy

Season #1

Dr. Russ is joined by special guest John Pinelli of Punch'd Energy. On this episode, they discuss the origin story of Punch'd Energy, they why behind a caffeinated gummie, and how best to utilize this product for golf...
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