{"podcast":{"title":"Wicked Smart Golf","slug":"wicked-smart-golf-5090044","podcast_index_feed_id":5090044,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/399923/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/399923","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/c/0/c/fc0c203ec796c20fbafc7308ab683e82/Wicked_Smart_Golf_Podcast_Cover_Art_new.jpg","author":"Michael Leonard","episode_count":603,"summary":"Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf, the go-to podcast for golfers who want to shoot lower scores and play their best without changing their swing. Hosted by Michael Leonard, a +2 handicap golfer, best-selling author, and founder of Wicked Smart Golf, this show has helped golfers around the world play smarter, more consistent golf with over 1 million downloads and counting. Michael has written over 4 million words on golf, authored four books, and built one of the fastest-growing platforms in the game, all focused on one mission: help you lower your scores without obsessing over your swing. Because the truth is, your swing will never be perfect. But you don't need a perfect swing to break 80, shoot in the 70s, or play the best golf of your life. In this podcast, you'll learn how to master the mental game, play smarter on the course, practice with purpose, and simplify your short game and putting for lower scores. Each episode is designed to give you practical strategies you can actually use, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player trying to reach the next level. You'll also hear from some of the best minds in golf, including top coaches, elite players, sports psychologists, an…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:20:35.688601+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044"},"episode":{"title":"512: Billy Troy - Golf Fitness in the Age of AI, Supplements, Speed, & Longevity","slug":"512-billy-troy-golf-fitness-in-the-age-of-ai-supplements-speed-longevity","published_at":"2026-07-16T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/512-billy-troy-golf-fitness-in-the-age-of-ai-supplements-speed-longevity","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044","url":"https://e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8.libsyn.com/512-billy-troy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8/Billy_Troy_Part_2_Golf_FItness_.mp3?dest-id=3298364","summary":">> Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever : The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code \"WICKEDSMART\" to save 15%). >> Speed Train With Rypstick : The #1 at home speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Speed Train with HiiTs Driver : Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code \"WICKEDSMART\" to save 10%). >> Dynamic Golfers : Golf mobility/flexibility routines at home (use code \"WICKEDSMART\" to save 10%) This episode of Wicked Smart Golf features returning guest Billy Troy, a golf fitness professional and physical therapist with a decade of experience. He specializes in a science-backed, highly customized approach to golf fitness, particularly for players over the age of 40. Episode Highlights The Limits of AI in Fitness: While AI can provide information, it lacks the context, accountability, and implementation guardrails necessary for a successful, injury-free golf fitness program. Data-Driven Injury Prevention: Using wearable recovery data can lead to a significant reduction in lower back pain by allowing golfers to adjust their training intensity based on their actual recovery scores. The Science of \"Free\" Yardage: Research suggests that a simple five-minute dynamic warm-up can increase driving distance by five yards while simultaneously decreasing the risk of injury. The Power of the Lower Body: There is a nearly direct correlation between leg strength—specifically \"squat impulse\"—and club head speed, making leg day essential for any golf fitness routine. Supplements for Performance: Creatine is highlighted as one of the safest and most effective supplements for golfers, offeri…","meta_description":">> Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever : The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use co…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3417,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/episodes/512-billy-troy-golf-fitness-in-the-age-of-ai-supplements-speed-longevity/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/512-billy-troy-golf-fitness-in-the-age-of-ai-supplements-speed-longevity.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}