Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Premier Fitness & Golf Performance Training Center in Tampa
Tampa Strength is a premier personal training and golf fitness center dedicated to helping clients achieve their health and performance goals through science-backed, individualized programs. Founded by Shawn Balow, a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 3 Certified Fitness Professional, the company combines decades of expertise in exercise physiology with cutting-edge methodologies to address mobility, strength, and sport-specific needs. Our team of certified trainers specializes in golf performance, utilizing TPI's physical screening process to identify limitations and design custom conditioning programs that enhance power, consistency, and overall athletic ability.With a focus on accountability and client satisfaction, Tampa Strength offers both in-person and remote training solutions, including proprietary app-based workouts and 12-week personalized plans. The company has trained elite athletes, collegiate golfers, and recreational players, earning recognition for its innovative approach to fitness and golf-specific training. Our commitment to continuous learning and integration of advanced techniques like Functional Range Conditioning and Steel Mace training ensures clients receive the most effective, evidence-based programs available.
Services
Personal Training
Golf Fitness Programs
Online Training
Junior Development
Customized Workout Plans
Mobility Enhancement
Power Development
Remote Coaching
TPI Assessments
Strength Training
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- TPI Level 3 Certified trainers with specialized golf fitness expertise
- Custom programs based on comprehensive physical screenings
- Proven success with PGA/LPGA tour players and collegiate athletes
- Integration of advanced methodologies like Functional Range Conditioning
- Flexible training options combining in-person and remote access
Associations and certifications
- Titleist Performance Institute
- NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
- ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)
- Functional Range Conditioning
What people say
Increased distance and consistency
Amazing mind to muscle connections
Customized fitness programs
Best golf performance training
Improved flexibility and mobility
Services
Personal Training
Customized one-on-one training programs tailored to individual goals. Our certified trainers assess your fitness level and create science-backed plans to improve strength, mobility, and overall health. Clients receive personalized attention through in-person sessions or virtual coaching, with progress tracking and program adjustments to ensure optimal results.
Golf Fitness Programs
Specialized training combining TPI assessments with golf-specific conditioning. Programs address mobility limitations, power development, and swing efficiency through proprietary methodologies. Designed for professionals and amateurs alike, these programs enhance driving distance, consistency, and injury prevention using proven techniques from Titleist Performance Institute protocols.
Online Training
Virtual training solutions accessible worldwide through our proprietary app. Features include customized workout plans, instructional videos, and progress tracking. Clients receive 12-week programs with coach access via email/text, plus flexible options for different fitness levels and equipment availability, ensuring consistent training from any location.
Junior Development
Comprehensive golf fitness programs for young athletes. Combines TPI Level 1 screenings with power assessments to identify physical limitations. Focuses on developing mobility, strength, and coordination while preventing injuries. Designed to enhance junior golfers' performance through age-appropriate training techniques and sport-specific conditioning protocols.
Mobility Enhancement
Specialized programs addressing movement limitations and posture issues. Utilizes Functional Range Conditioning and Stick Mobility techniques to improve joint mobility and muscle flexibility. Designed to enhance athletic performance while reducing injury risk through systematic mobility assessments and targeted corrective exercises.
People
Shawn Balow
Owner & Lead Trainer
Titleist Performance Institute Level 3 Certified Fitness Professional with over 20 years of golf fitness experience. Specializes in golf-specific training programs that combine TPI assessments with advanced methodologies like Functional Range Conditioning. Holds multiple certifications including NASM Golf Fitness Specialist and ACSM Exercise Physiologist.
Nicholas Burch
Personal Trainer
TPI Level 2 Power Coach with expertise in creating workout programs for golfers and general fitness clients. Combines golf fitness training with endurance and strength development. Certified in TRX Suspension Training and Steel Mace Flow techniques, bringing diverse experience from competitive athletics to personal training.
Questions
What golf fitness certifications do your trainers hold?
Our trainers hold Titleist Performance Institute Level 3 certifications in Fitness, Power, and Junior Coaching, plus NASM Golf Fitness Specialist and Functional Range Conditioning certifications.
Can non-golfers benefit from your training programs?
Yes, our science-based fitness programs benefit all clients through personalized training that improves strength, mobility, and overall health regardless of sport or fitness goals.
Do you offer virtual training options?
Yes, our proprietary app provides remote personal training with customized programs, instructional videos, and coach access for clients worldwide.
What equipment is needed for home workouts?
Programs adapt to your equipment access, ranging from bodyweight-only routines to kettlebell-based workouts, with modifications provided in instructional videos.
How are training programs customized?
Customization begins with TPI physical screenings to identify limitations, followed by personalized program design based on your specific goals and equipment availability.
What results can I expect from golf fitness training?
Clients typically see 10-15 mph increases in club-head speed, improved swing consistency, and reduced injury risk through enhanced mobility and strength.
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