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TroonFIT

Building a culture of health & wellness

Troon is committed to integrating and leading fit and healthy lifestyles for members, guests and associates alike.

TroonFIT is a platform that raises awareness of the health benefits related to playing (more) golf; promotes non-golf fitness activities like tennis, swimming and running; and also incorporates nutritional offerings at Troon-managed facilities.

Troon’s goal is to incorporate a culture of health and fitness where the idea of living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is more of an unwritten expectation. We are developing new ways to use our golf facilities for fitness related activities such as allowing walking the grounds when not golfing, or hosting charity fundraisers or special events. TroonFIT builds upon the ever changing social dynamic of embracing fitness and ensures that golf is promoted as a fitness related activity.

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A look at golf's health benefits:

  • Walking 18 holes of golf is equal to taking a 5-mile walk or running 3.5 to 4 miles.
  • Playing 18 holes of golf burns roughly 2,000 calories when walking and 1,300 calories in a cart.
  • When walking 18 holes of golf, blood glucose levels fall anywhere from 10% to 30% depending on age.
  • Older people who golf have better static and dynamic balance control and confidence.
  • Golfers exceed 10,000 steps during a typical round of golf – which meets the recommended guidelines for daily exercise.

(The Walker Research Group commissioned by the World Golf Foundation and Golf 20/20)

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Tips on fitness, nutrition and more

Featured Article: Troon Magazine

Posted on September 21, 2021

Train Your Body to Move

with More Stability

Strong legs are the engines that power you through all kinds of movements and workouts including golf. If you want strong legs capable of powering you through your swing, we have two words for you: forward lunges. The fundamental bodyweight exercise  ...

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Featured Article: News

Posted on April 26, 2021

Find Your Aids

for Faster Muscle Recovery

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use. Sometimes life feels like a full-contact sport.  ...

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Featured Article: News

Posted on March 04, 2021

The New Country Club at The Els Club Dubai

Is Ready and Waiting For You!

The Els Club Dubai has unveiled The Country Club, a new addition to the facility that offers fantastic leisure services to really take the golf club experience to the next level. This 5-star leisure facility includes an urban-chic gym, two swimming  ...

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Featured Article: News

Posted on January 07, 2021

How Many Steps?

Marin Country Club

When we lived in Scottsdale, Arizona, I tried to play golf every weekend. I always tried to play a different course, too. With so many Troon courses in Scottsdale/Phoenix, it was easy to play somewhere different nearly every week. When we moved to  ...

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Featured Article: Troon Magazine

Posted on November 23, 2020

Troon Fit

3 WAYS TO BEAT MUSCLE SORENESS

Although some people see soreness as a sign of fitness progress, it can actually be more of a hindrance. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) can affect your range of motion, put off your return to exercise, and even limit everyday activity. Being  ...

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Featured Article: News

Posted on October 20, 2020

Strengthening Your Knee and Hip Joints

Village Health Tips with John Preston

John Preston of the Village Health Clubs displays exercises to strengthen the joins in your hips and knees which ultimately prove to be lower body support for your golf swing….Village Heath Tips…with John Preston

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Featured Article: Troon Privé Magazine

Posted on September 07, 2020

TROON FIT: 6 MUST DOS AFTER A WALKING WORKOUT

REHYDRATE, RECOVER, REPLENISH…While walking is an excellent low to moderately intense workout that’s easy on the joints, you’ll still need to recover properly to improve fitness and avoid injuries. Here are six steps to include in your  ...

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TroonFIT Videos

Workouts, exercises and tips from experts!

TroonFIT Workouts

Fitness challenges, exercises and stretches to help improve your health and golf game!

Yoga for Golfers

Katherine Roberts of Yoga for Golfers displays yoga stretching that can help strengthen your golf game.

TroonFIT Experts

Our Expert Contributors

John Preston
John Preston has 27 years of experience working as a personal trainer and more than 30,000 hours working directly with clients throughout his career. John has a Master's Degree in Exercise and Wellness from Arizona State University. John's undergraduate degree is in Kinesiology with an option in Athletic Training from California State University, Long Beach. John currently has the following certifications; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS, 2019) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C, 1995) from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT, 1993) from the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Additional credentials include Functional Movement Screen (FMS) certified, and Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), certified golf fitness instructor.
Steven Tinoco
Steven Tinoco is a former professional baseball player with the Tampa Bay Rays organization. A graduate of Long Beach State, Steven is a certified trainer with more than 20 years experience in strength training. He is currently working on his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification. You can find great tips on everything from nutrition to exercise in Steven's "Staying TroonFIT" chronicles.
Katherine Roberts
Founder and President of Yoga for Golfers® and Human Performance For Sports™, Katherine Roberts is a pioneer and leader in the field of yoga-based fitness for golf. Spanning nearly 2 decades, her unique and highly effective approach blends yoga, science, and proprietary golf-specific conditioning strategies into one powerful methodology – Yoga For Golfers (YFG). YFG harnesses and integrates power of the body with power of the mind to increase and enhance performance, enabling golfers at all levels to play better, play stronger, and play longer.

Facilities and Associates in Action:

Lake of Isles, in North Stonington, Conn., has developed a TroonFIT membership program. The program is focused on creating opportunities for individuals to live a healthy lifestyle and have fun doing it! Some benefits of the program include preferred 9-hole walking rates, guided walking tours, yoga and fitness classes “on the deck,” and a portion of each membership fee is donated to charity. Lake of Isles has also incorporated TroonFIT items and nutritional facts on their restaurant menu.