Good preparation and recovery have long been integral for golfers, but on the DP World Tour facilities at their disposal are forever improving.
The Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo marks the formal launch of the European Tour Performance Institute & Performance Unit’s (ETPI) new Training & Recovery truck.
The introduction of the new state-of-the-art mobile unit - to run alongside the Performance Unit - contains gym and recovery equipment and reflects the increasing demand for consistent, high-quality training facilities over the last decade.
The player-only facility enables ETPI staff to deliver minimum gym standards at all regular events on the Race to Dubai schedule on the DP World Tour, removing the need for the temporary pop-up gyms that have been in use over recent years.
On the most busiest days, 100 to 150 players make use of the facilities which provide 100 square metres of gym space week in week out.
Speaking at The Belfry, Health & Performance Unit Director Rob Hillman said: “We have seen in recent years an increase in the demands for good and consistent training facilities.
Speaking at The Belfry, Health & Performance Unit Director Rob Hillman said: “We have seen in recent years an increase in the demands for good and consistent training facilities.
“We have worked for a number of years with pop up gyms. We have decided to invest in the vehicle behind me to have a mobile, dedicated training gym facility.
"We also have a recovery section in there where players can chill out, work out on their mental health.
“We really wanted to have something that enables them (the players) to train week in week out with consistent and good quality equipment."
The unit features Eleiko weight-lifting equipment and the following items:
- Eleiko Prestera double squat rack / Olympic bars / weight plates (600kg)
- 4x Eleiko pulley systems
- 2x Watt-bike Atom X's
- Eleiko trap bars
- Eleiko kettlebells
- Exxentric training platforms
- Assorted resistance bands / foam rollers / mobility kit
The front pod features a chillout / napping / mental health area with the following items:
- 6x reclining chairs
- 6x therabody compression boots
- VR goggles
- Mental health library and iPad resources
ETPI was set up in 1992 in response to the growth of the game of golf and to meet the health and fitness requirements of professional golfers on Tour.
Over the last 30 years the service has grown and developed enormously to provide a world class, comprehensive service to enable Tour golfers to complete and perform at the highest-level across the globe.
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