# 502: John Irvine - Golf Gains 101 (Strength, Speed, and Longevity) Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/502-john-irvine-golf-gains-101-strength-speed-and-longevity Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/502-john-irvine-golf-gains-101-strength-speed-and-longevity.md Podcast: [Wicked Smart Golf](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044) Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8.libsyn.com/502-john-irvine-golf-gains-101-strength-speed-and-longevity Audio file: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8/John_Irvine_-_Golf_Fitness_Podcast_.mp3?dest-id=3298364 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/episodes/502-john-irvine-golf-gains-101-strength-speed-and-longevity Duration seconds: 3280 ## Resource >>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to lower scores and consistent golf. >> Fill out this short survey to get entered to win all sorts of epic prizes to celebrate 500 episodes. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon . Or, listen to it on Audible . John Irvine is the founder of Golf Gains Fitness, a leading golf fitness coaching company that helps golfers build stronger, more athletic bodies to increase distance, prevent injuries, and perform at a higher level on the course. A TPI-certified golf fitness coach, John specializes in combining strength training, mobility, nutrition, and performance coaching into practical programs designed specifically for golfers. Through his online coaching, content, and Functional Golf Training™ methodology, he has helped thousands of golfers improve their fitness and translate those gains into lower scores and more enjoyment on the course. In this episode, you will learn: Outdated myths holding golfers back Why your exercises should not look "golfy" The benefits of contrast training to generate speed The difference for in season vs. offseason training How the Golf Gains app can help you simplify training And a lot more tips. WICKED SMART GOLF Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans . Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Shot Pattern : The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Think Like… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/episodes/502-john-irvine-golf-gains-101-strength-speed-and-longevity/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/502-john-irvine-golf-gains-101-strength-speed-and-longevity.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.