The #1 Reason You’re Not Gaining Distance (It’s Not Your Strength)

Golfers, stop swinging at air! In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb sit down with 3x World Long Drive Champion Eddie “Fast Eddie” Fernandes to uncover why your swing speed training might be hurting your body—and your performance. We dive deep into Eddie’s journey from tendonitis and injury to becoming one of the fastest swingers in golf (mid-190s clubhead speed at age 55!). Discover the real reason traditional air swing speed training fails—and what makes Eddie’s revolutionary H.I.T.S. Driver the game-changer your training has been missing. If you're trying to add 10–20+ yards, reduce injury risk, and build sustainable speed that holds up under pressure, this conversation is a must-watch. From anticipatory contraction to clubface awareness, we cover it all—plus the upcoming launch of Speed University and what it means for golfers ready to level up. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or aspiring pro, this one’s packed with practical insights, funny stories, and proven strategies to help you swing faster, smarter, and longer. Let's GO! 🚨 Stop swinging at air! Train for real speed, reduce injury, and unlock your power with the H.I.T.S. Driver used by 3x World Long Drive Champ: https://hiitsgolf.com/live 🎁 FREE Training Here: 🎁 Make your BEST swing your NORMAL swing: https://athleticmotiongolf.com/consis... Video Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Meet Fast Eddie Fernandez 00:26 – The Origins of H.I.T.S. and Why Air Swings Fail 01:56 – Speed Training Breakthroughs 03:00 – Why Hitting a Ball Matters 04:15 – Injury Risks of Air Swings 05:37 – Clubface Awareness Test Results 07:12 – Anticipatory Contraction Explained 08:35 – The Speed Training Revolution 09:34 – How Speed Is Changing Golf’s Future 11:13 – Why Footwork and Pressure Matter 12:43 – The Power of the H.I.T.S. Community 14:24 – Sustainable Speed at Any Age 15:31 – Preview: Speed University (Coming Soon) 16:48 – How Eddie Hits 200+ Ball Speed at 55 17:25 – Train Smarter, Not Harder #golf #pga #athleticmotiongolf #amg #golftips #improvegolfswing