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One of my favorite aspects of this show is getting these little peeks behind the “high performance” curtain. Even if we don’t work in elite sport, or have the resources they have available to them, getting an understanding into the systems and thought processes they use to build the best athletes in the world can still be invaluable. Plus, if I get to talk to a former IFAST intern who is absolutely crushing it in life, that’s never a bad thing, either! Which is why I’m absolutely thrilled to have my guy Aaron Cunanan back on the Physical Preparation Podcast. Aaron is entering his second season as the Director of Applied Sports Science for the Cincinnati Reds. He has previous stints as Sport Science Coordinator for the San Francisco Giants and Performance Support Manager for the UFC Performance Institute. Aaron’s research background includes athlete monitoring, periodization, and weightlifting biomechanics. And today, we’re going to dive into how he’s creating an athlete-centric approach to sports science with the Cincinnati Reds!   One of the biggest challenges to baseball is it has the most grueling competition schedule in professional sports…and the game doesn’t care if you’re ready to play 162 games or not. – Aaron Cunanan   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Aaron’s long and winding career path through Olympic weightlifting, professional baseball, and the UFC. What it means to be people-driven versus data driven. How a sports-science truly becomes athlete centric, versus just using that language to sound cool. Aaron’s thoughts on how data and sports scientists can best serve the athletes and coaches they’re working with. The advice he’d give to someone who is new to a sport – especially since he had about zero experience in baseball or MMA when he started there! The key performance indicators (KPI’s) he’s found to be relevant in baseball. His thoughts on finding natural ways to create engagement and build rapport with coaches and athletes. The advice he’d give to someone who is new to the sports science realm, and wants to learn more without getting overwhelmed! Aaron’s 10-15 year ideal plan for the Cincinnati Reds, and the role he’d like sports science to play in that process.   Connect with Aaron: Aaron Cunanan on Twitter   Related Links: Aaron Cunanan on Sports Science, Athlete Monitoring and Being Evidence Driven   Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification Are you a young fitness trainer or coach? Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful? Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others? It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified! If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification. In this massive course, you’ll learn: How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line! This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career. So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today! Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 2023. To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Aaron Cunanan on Developing a Sports Science Team in Pro Baseball appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Let’s be real for a minute: Injuries suck. If you’ve been lifting yourself for any period of time, you know that if you push yourself long enough or hard enough, something is bound to crop up. But while injuries might be part of the game, they shouldn’t keep you out of the game. That’s why today I’ve brought Dan Pope on the podcast – to talk about how we can continue to train while injured, but even more importantly, how we can learn from our injuries as well. Dan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, strength and conditioning coach, writer, speaker and entrepreneur. He’s a practicing physical therapist at Champion PT and Performance, and owner of the FitnessPainFree.com website and certification. Dan’s mission is to bridge the gap between physical therapy and fitness, and to bring this information to those around the world, and I really think you’re going to love the practical advice he shares in this episode!   I want them to have a little mindfulness about their pain, because if you’re just blowing through it, that’s not helpful and pain WILL win. – Dan Pope   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Dan’s career path, and how he went from strength coach to physical therapist His overarching philosophy on dealing with clients and athletes injuries How your mindset has to shift when dealing with an injury Dan’s insights into the two types of rehab clients/patients you’ll see, and why you need to treat them VERY differently The potential causes of lower back pain, and why mechanics are just one part of the problem Tweaks and modifications you can use to work around lower back pain and stay in the gym His thoughts on anterior knee/patello-femoral pain Why “joint sparing” training strategies often rob Peter to pay Paul How Dan helps clients and athletes learn from their injuries so they can stay in the gym for a lifetime   Connect with Dan: FitnessPainFree.com Dan’s YouTube Page Dan’s Instagram   Related Links: Stuart McGill on Building the Athletic Spine Mike Reinold on the Science & Practice of Blood Flow Restriction Training Jarrod Antflick on Building a Resilient and Robust Achilles Tendon $100M Offer – Alex Hormozi   Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification Are you a young fitness trainer or coach? Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful? Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others? It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified! If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification. In this massive course, you’ll learn: How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line! This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career. So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today! Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 2023. To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Dan Pope on Training, Injuries, and How to Stay in the Gym for Life appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Have you ever had a client or athlete who was dealing with Achilles pain? Maybe it was a gen pop client who was a little overweight. Maybe it was a weekend warrior whose heel was stiff after a game of basketball or pickleball. Or maybe it was a high performing athlete who was dealing with tendinopathy or rehabbing an Achilles tear. Regardless, Achilles issues are on the rise and as trainers and coaches the more informed we are about these issues, the better we can take care of the clients and athletes we’re working with. That’s why today I’ve brought on the “James Bond of Tendinopathy” – Jarrod Antflick. Jarrod consults to teams in the UK’s English Premier League, Premiership Rugby, tennis, track and field, as well as the NBA and NFL teams in the USA. He has a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy from La Trobe University, and is currently a PhD candidate at Imperial College, London. He also works as consultant physiotherapist at The Fortius Clinic London, as a specialist in tendinopathy undertaking research in the management and diagnosis of tendinopathy.   If you said to any strength coach “You’re only allowed to do isometric training” they’d probably drop their lifting shoes and walk out the door. They’re going to want to do concentric and eccentric training because that’s how sport is played. – Jarrod Antflick   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: How Jarrod got started in the world of physical preparation. Lifestyle factors that play a critical role in the health of the Achilles tendon. The similarities – and differences – between the Achilles tendon and the patellar tendon. Common areas of injury for the Achilles tendon. Diagnosing Achilles tendon issues: From simple tests trainers and coaches to use, to high-end imaging and diagnostics. Does imaging correlate to pain or dysfunction in the literature? The role of isometrics (ISO’s) in managing tendinopathy. Are they really all they’re cracked up to be? Why the S&C or physical prep coach plays such a pivotal role in keeping Achilles tendon issues at bay. How the old-school periodized program can help manage and treat Achilles issues. Thoughts on different calf exercises (seated, standing, standing with knee bent, etc.) and the role they play in the training program. Jarrod’s overarching thoughts on Achilles health, and actionable items you can start using TODAY to help keep your clients and athletes healthy!   Connect with Jarrod: Jarrod on Twitter Fortius Clinic Website ISM Copenhagen on Twitter Total Performance    Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification Are you a young fitness trainer or coach? Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful? Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others? It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified! If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification. In this massive course, you’ll learn: How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line! This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career. So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today! Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 2023. To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Jarrod Antflick on Building a Resilient and Robust Achilles Tendon appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

The World Cup is the pinnacle of the soccer world. You have the best athletes in the world, representing their countries, and doing everything they can to perform at the highest levels in the biggest moments of sport. And while I love nothing more than watching these incredible athletes play, I also love talking to the coaches BEHIND those athletes – the people that help support these amazing athletes in their quest for soccer immortality. And that’s why I’m so honored to have two members of the US Men’s National Team Performance staff on today’s episode – Steve Tashjian, Head of Performance during the last World Cup cycle, and performance coach Darcy Norman. Steve Tashjian was a soccer hack that got a taste of what bad rehab looked like and wanted to make things better for the athletes he worked with. He started his coaching career in the MLS with the Columbus Crew, then spent 5 years working in England at Everton Football Club, before coming back for a second stint with the Columbus Crew. And not to be outdone, Darcy Norman has spent time with prestigious clubs like Bayern Munich and AS Roma, and oh by the way, he also won a World Cup with the German Men’s National team in 2014! So needless to say, this is an awesome episode and one I think you’re going to love!   Once they saw it operating, and how we operated, then everyone was aligned and we were great. The interactions with the clubs from a compliance and data-sharing standpoint was 95%. – Darcy Norman   This Week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: What’s new with Steve and Darcy since I last chatted with them. Reflecting on the World Cup experience as a whole. Selecting the performance staff for the USMNT, and the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved. Thoughts on creating an athlete-centric system where you can have open and vulnerable discussions with top-shelf soccer clubs across the globe. The onboarding process that the athletes were taken through prior to getting started. How you effectively manage (and keep tabs on) 40-50 athletes who are playing games across multiple continents. Developing a fitness/physical preparation program that supports the coach/manager’s preferred style of play. Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), and how Darcy and Steven went about blending subjective feedback with objective, data-driven tools. Game prep: What do you do to help ensure your athletes are fit, fresh and ready to go on only 3-4 days rest? A final debrief, and what the future holds for both of these awesome coaches!   Connect with Steve: ElevationProX.com Steve on LinkedIn   Connect with Darcy: Darcy on Twitter Darcy on LinkedIn   Related Links: Steve Tashjian on Logistics, Integration and High-Performance Teams Darcy Norman on the Value of Working with Interesting People Darcy Norman Reflects on His First 2 Years with AS Roma Physical Preparation with Darcy Norman   Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates! Force plates are in no way, shape or form new technology, but Hawkin Dynamics has brought them to the 21st century. Hawkin Dynamics plates are wireless which makes them portable and easy to set-up and use. You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths and weaknesses. Their software interface is clean, intuitive and easy on the eye, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance. And last but not least, dual force plates allow you to see side-to-side asymmetries, especially in athletes who are in the return to play process. With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level. To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics. Or for direct sales inquires, feel free to reach out to Drake Berberet directly via email at drake@hawkindynamics.com or via direct message on Instagram at strength2.speed   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Steve Tashjian and Darcy Norman on Building a High-Performance Team at the International Level appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

We’re BACK with another Q&A podcast episode! I absolutely love doing these and it allows me to better connect with YOU, my listener. Plus, we get to dabble in a bunch of different topics – from coaching and cuing, to program design, to content creation. So without any further ado, let’s jump into this week’s episode!   If you’re not already a pretty good coach, don’t even bother with online coaching…they’re not going to get great results, and as a result you’re not going to enjoy the process. – MR   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: What is the biggest thing Bill Hartman’s compression/expansion model has changed for you? Building off compression and expansion, my thoughts on managing asymmetry in rotary sports like golf, tennis and baseball. How to streamline your online training/coaching, and why video is such a critical piece of the puzzle. Where I’m at in my force plate journey, why I’m having so much fun with this process, and my next steps for continuing to improve and level up. The big questions you need to answer BEFORE you create content, and how to have a limitless supply of things to talk about. An in-depth explanation of the 1+1 Method of Cuing, and why it makes learning so much easier for your clients and athletes.   Related Links: Hawkin Dynamics Pat Rigsby   Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification Are you a young fitness trainer or coach? Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful? Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others? It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified! If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification. In this massive course, you’ll learn: How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line! This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career. So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today! Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 2023. To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post January 2023 Q&A – Online Coaching, Cuing, and Content Creation appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Steve Long has been in the fitness industry for almost 20 years now, and according to him, still feels like a dumbass on a weekly to daily basis when working with clients. This feeling drives him to continually learn more, to be able to help his clients, and share some of the best nuggets that he picks up along the way with other training professionals. Like anyone who’s been in the industry for a while, I too have had my share of ups and downs. Because trust me – nothing will put you on an emotional rollercoaster like owning your own business! So between Steve and I’s shared experiences, I think we’ve got a great show for you here today.   I shut down a large (8,000 square foot) facility where we did a  lot of large group training to focus pre-dominantly on semi-private because that’s what I like to do – I like to dive into the minutiae of training. – Steve Long.   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Steve’s start in the fitness industry, and how strong mentors early-on introduced him to continuing education. Why he became stagnant and bored with ConEd, and why burnout is such a real thing in our industry. What ultimately led him back to ConEd, and why the White Belt or “Beginners Mindset” approach has served him well. How continuing education actually fueled changes in his own training and physique. Why building a bigger, badder gym may not be the best idea – and why Steve’s gone back to an old-school, 1,000 square foot studio. How starting martial arts training has led to a big shift in his business model and ideal client. General training thoughts, including his thoughts on resets and training in a more athletic fashion. And last but not least, arguably the best answer to the “Big Question” that I’ve ever had on this show. It’s worth the price of admission!   Connect with Steve: Steve on YouTube Steve on IG Steve on Facebook   Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification Are you a young fitness trainer or coach? Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful? Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others? It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified! If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification. In this massive course, you’ll learn: How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line! This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career. So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today! Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 2023. To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Steve Long on Finding Balance & Coming Full Circle in the Fitness Industry appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Dr. Comfort is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning and program leader for the Master of Science Strength and Conditioning program at the University of Salford. He is also an adjunct professor at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. Paul has applied experience across a range of sports and consults with numerous professional and semi-professional sports teams, which he has undertaken throughout his academic career. Last but not least, Paul is a founding member of the UKSCA, is on the NSCA Board of Directors, and is a senior associate editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, an associate editor for the European Journal of Sport Science and Sports Biomechanics. So needless to say, I think he knows a thing or two about the topic at hand!   If you’re already squatting 2-2.5x’s body weight, you’re better off spending more time on your ballistic and plyometric capabilities than you are on maximum force production. – Dr. Paul Comfort   This Week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: The major differences between standard, repetition maximum (RM) testing and isometric testing. What isometric testing can give you that RM testing cannot. Best practices for the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) test. The biggest issues Dr. Paul sees with this test, and his “non-negotiables” for set-up and performance. Do you need separate tests to tease out the differences between peak force and rate of force development (RFD)? How do get valid and reliable data from your RFD testing, as well as what time measurements Dr. Paul looks at the most. The differences between an IMTP and isometric squat test, and why you might choose one over the other. Don’t have the funds to invest in force plates? Here’s what you might consider instead. A really fun lightning round where we discuss pet peeves in research, Dr. Comfort’s favorite research to date, and his thoughts on micro-dosing strength training in sport.   Connect with Dr. Paul Comfort: Dr. Paul Comfort on Twitter Dr. Paul Comfort on Instagram   Related Links: Standardization and Methodological Considerations for the Isometric Midthigh Pull Training Force with Dr. Paul Comfort   Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates! Force plates are in no way, shape or form new technology, but Hawkin Dynamics has brought them to the 21st century. Hawkin Dynamics plates are wireless which makes them portable and easy to set-up and use. You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths and weaknesses. Their software interface is clean, intuitive and easy on the eye, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance. And last but not least, dual force plates allow you to see side-to-side asymmetries, especially in athletes who are in the return to play process. With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level. To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics. Or for direct sales inquires, feel free to reach out to Drake Berberet directly via email at drake@hawkindynamics.com or via direct message on Instagram at strength2.speed   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Dr. Paul Comfort on Assessing and Evaluating Force Production appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Are you a lifelong learner? Someone who is always looking to tweak and refine their craft? If so, this episode is for you! Whether it’s best practices for consuming new information, reflecting on past experiences, or using the mentorship process to deepen our understanding, a commitment to lifelong learning is something that every one of us can benefit from. And that’s why I asked former IFAST intern, PT student, and now physical therapist at Resilient Physical Therapy Mike Reinhardt to come on this week’s show. Mike’s thirst for knowledge is something that has always set him apart, and the strategies we discuss in this episode can benefit trainers, coaches and rehab professionals at any stage in the game. So in this episode, we’re going to cover the topic of learning and much, much more.   Using tech as a means to accumulate data that’s reliable will influence decision-making on the long-term. – Dr. Mike Reinhardt   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: How the combo of Mike’s science focused parents, paired with 4-hour after school sessions in the gym, forged him into the person he is today. Why he feels learning to coach first gives young physical therapists an edge. Mike’s mentors along the way, and what he’s learned from both being a mentee, and now becoming a mentor himself. The learning techniques that Mike uses to help take in and assimilate new info Why reflection is one of my favorite ways to deepen your understanding of any topic. The role that technology plays in reconditioning, and how we can help us get better outcomes. The limitations that tech has, and why it can’t be the only thing we use in our decision-making process. A really fun lightning round where we talk coffee, Olympic lifting, and becoming a member of the Resilient Physical Therapy team!   Connect with Mike: Mike at Resilient Physical Therapy Mike on Instagram R2P Academy   Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification Are you a young fitness trainer or coach? Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful? Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others? It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified! If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification. In this massive course, you’ll learn: How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line! This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career. So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today! Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 2023. To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Mike Reinhardt on Learning, Mentorship, and Refining Your Craft appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Before we dive into this week’s podcast, I just want to start by saying THANK YOU! It’s been an amazing year both personally and professionally, and I couldn’t have had that success without your support. Along those same lines, I want to wish you a Happy Holiday season, and hopefully you get a little extra time with those you love and cherish most. Now let’s jump into our December Q&A mailbag because I feel like we’ve got some great stuff to talk about!   A sound warm-up really comes down to three things: 1) Optimizing physiology, 2) Optimizing biomechanics, and 3) Developing specific qualities to prepare them for the training session. – Mike Robertson   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: How do you keep gen pop workouts fun, engaging and creative while still mastering the basics? How do you structure and lay out your warm-ups to make them more effective? Which do you prefer training: Gen pop clients or athletes? (I think the answer here might surprise you…) I really liked your basketball off-season training video. How do you structure your off-season soccer training programs? How do you train new clients from populations/sports you’ve never worked with before? What are your thoughts on Tyrell Terry retiring from basketball at 22? What goals do I have for 2023?   Related Links: How to Layout Your Off-Season Basketball Training   Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification Are you a young fitness trainer or coach? Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful? Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others? It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified! If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification. In this massive course, you’ll learn: How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line! This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career. So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today! Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 2023. To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post December Q&A: Keeping Training Fresh, Off-Season Soccer, and Gen Pop vs. Athletes appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

The longer I do this, the more I realize that your journey is never over. You’re never a “finished” product. Take program design, for instance… Since I started in physical preparation, I’ve easily consumed thousands of pieces of content on this topic, including articles, webinars, podcasts, VHS recordings, DVD’s and seminars. And furthermore, I’ve probably created 10’s (if not 100’s!) of my own. Yet the longer I do this, the more I realize that it’s not just about learning or consuming – but how learning combined with our own experiences allows us to refine our thought process. So today, I want to share you with 13 practical tips on programming and coaching. Some of them may be more relevant than others to you, but I hope the thought processes involved will help YOU become a better program designer or coach!   Here’s what I want to tease out: What kind of physical outputs does an athlete have, irrespective of their lifting technique? – Mike Robertson   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Why all your programming variables have to line-up to get great results. Deep thought: Do you really need to do traditional “resets?” What style of warm-up is best for you or your clients? Programming for someone else vs. programming for yourself. The value of doing things you suck at. Thoughts on training elite athletes, and how to best prepare them in the weight room. The myth of structural balance, and what you should be doing instead. Why you should strive to balance your workload across the training week… …and what to do when a busy schedule dictates your training instead! The role and value of isolation exercises in a program. Program design considerations for speed development. What do you do when someone just can’t seem to control an exercise or movement? Finding balance between the objective and subjective; art and science. A bonus thought on timelines and progressions in training.   Related Links: Mike Reinold BFR Podcast Push-ups, Face Pulls and Shrugs The Ground Prep Series Eric Cressey IG Post   Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification Are you a young fitness trainer or coach? Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful? Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others? It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified! If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification. In this massive course, you’ll learn: How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line! This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career. So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today! Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 2023. To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post 13 Practical Programming and Coaching Tips appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.