Summary: Nick Mueller joins us again to discuss how important self myofascial release/massage (SMR) can be for a golfer, and how it can be done very effectively if you have the right kind of tools, like a foam rolling.<br> Nick is the head of Golf Performance at <a href="http://innovativefitness.com/index.php/locations/if-white-rock/about-if-white-rock/" target="_blank">Innovative Fitness</a> in South Surrey, BC , Canada. Nick is an expert when it comes to strength and conditioning, especially in the world of golf and fitness. Nick was a guest on an earlier episode of the 18STRONG Podcast (<a href="http://18strong.com/18sp-010-nick-mueller-regress-to-progress/" target="_blank">Episode 010</a>) which we discussed regressing and correcting movement in the golfer in order to progress and make improvements. This episode falls right in line with the last one.<br> Knowing SMR techniques and how to properly do them with a small piece of equiptment (like a foam roller or ball) can save you lots of time and money trying to get your body back in order or recovering from a tough day on the course.<br> <a href="http://www.radroller.com/#_a_18strong" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT RAD ROLLER</a><br> Subscribe to the 18STRONG Podcast on iTunes and stitcher by clicking the button below:<br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/18strong-podcast-golf-golf/id918983997?mt=2&ls=1" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53823&refid=stpr" target="_blank"></a><br> <br> Nick Mueller’s Background<br> You can find more about Nick and his background at Innovative fitness <a href="http://18strong.com/18sp-010-nick-mueller-regress-to-progress/" target="_blank">HERE</a> <br> Since we last heard from Nick on the show he has started a new junior golf program at Innovative Fitness and has been working with several WebdotCom hopefuls.<br> Nick has also been named an ambassador for <a href="http://www.radroller.com/#_a_18strong" target="_blank">RAD</a> a company that specializes in making very sophisticated self myofascial products.<br> <br> Highlights from this Episode<br> <br> * Nick catches us up on all of the projects and programs he is affiliated with since our last conversation on the show (60 episodes ago!).<br> * Nick gives us a breakdown of what fascia is in layman’s terms and what we can do to work on it.<br> * We discus several different tools available that can help you with your self massage techniques.<br> * Nick highlights a few of the RAD products that he loves and why<br> * Nick explains why a golfer especially should be utilizing SMR techniques to play better and feel better<br> <br> <br> <br> CaddyShack or Happy Gilmore?<br> Bagger Vance (Nick just had to be different. For the record, I do not accept this answer as legitimate!)<br> Who would you like to spend a day on the course with?<br> Tiger Woods<br> What are you excited about in your near future?<br> His new Junior Program, Heading to the PGA show to represent Innovative Fitness and RAD<br> Where to Find Nick Mueller<br> <br> Facebook: <a title="Nick Mueller Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/nick.mueller.1029?fref=ts" target="_blank">Nick Mueller</a><br> * Twitter: <a title="Nick Mueller Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/nickmgap" target="_blank">@Nickmgap</a><br> * Instagram: <a title="Nick Mueller Instagram" href="http://instagram.com/coachmueller" target="_blank">CoachMueller</a><br> * Innovative Fitness: <a title="Innovative Fitness" href="http://innovativefitness.com/" target="_blank">www.InnovativeFitness.com</a><br> <br> Other Links Mentioned<br> <a href="http://www.radroller.com/#_a_18strong" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT RAD ROLLER</a><br> Having Trouble Leaving a review from your iPhone or desktop?<br> <a href="http://18strong.com/iphonereview/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to see how on your iPhone!</a><br>
