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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.

As an author, speaker and nutrition consultant, Dr. Mike Roussell is known for transforming complex nutritional concepts into practical nutritional habits that his clients can use to ensure permanent weight loss and long lasting health. His clients have included NBA all-stars, Hollywood stars and Silicon Valley executives, all of whom seek him out for his unique ability and experience to translate scientific findings into relevant and actionable strategies to achieve lifelong health. In this episode, Dr. Mike and I are going to dive into two hot topics in our industry: The great protein debate, and how coffee can be used to help improve performance.   My two biggest things would be: 1) Protein at every meal, and 2) eat minimally processed foods. – Dr. Mike Roussell   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: How Dr. Mike got started in the world of physical preparation. His 2 BIG ROCKS when it comes to nutrition (and why they haven’t changed much in the last 10-15 years!) How much protein you really need to build muscle, or as we age, avoid muscle loss. Protein timing: Is it really a thing? Do you HAVE to have that protein shake 13.25 minutes after your training session? Dr. Mike’s thoughts on protein type – between whey, casein, collagen, vegan, etc – are some better than others? How he got started in the coffee game. Why a typically moldy part of the coffee fruit became a key ingredient in his coffee via patented processes. A question we all want to know the answer to – how much is TOO MUCH coffee?   Connect with Dr. Mike: SubstanceNutrition.com MikeRoussell.com Dr. Mike Roussell on IG Dr. Mike Roussell on TikTok   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!   P.S. – Are you ready to make 2023 your best year ever as a trainer, coach or athlete? If so, here are three ways I might be able to help… 1 – My RTS Annual Training Program. If you’re looking to get into great shape, dial in your nutrition, enhance your recovery and build a killer mindset, this is the program for you! I’ve slashed the price of this program, as my goal in 2023 is to positively impact as many coaches, trainers and athletes as possible. So if you’re looking to make 2023 an amazing year, as well as surrounding yourself with a great group of people, be sure to check this program out ASAP! 2 – My complete training system – the Complete Coach Certification. My Complete Coach Certification is an overview of all the programing, coaching and cuing I use with my clients and athletes. If you’re frustrated with the results you’re getting… …if you’re overwhelmed with complexity when writing programs… …or if you just want to streamline everything you do, then this is a must-have resource. Just head over to CompleteCoachCertification.com to learn more! 3 – Group mentorship at IFAST University. Want to have Bill Hartman and I mentor you? If so, IFAST University is a great option where we have three monthly Q&A calls, tons of content on the website, and an active Facebook group to help answer your questions. If you’re interested in learning more, just head over to IFASTUniversity.com. The post Dr. Mike Roussell on Using Coffee and Protein to Optimize Health appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Don’t worry, this podcast WILL NOT involve me peddling advice on stocks, bonds or mutual funds! Instead, we’re going to talk about personal and professional items I’ve invested in in 2022 that have made a profound impact on me either personally or professionally. When we’re young – or perhaps shortsighted – we only look at the “cost” of things. For instance, we might think “this Con Ed course costs $500, $750, or $1,000.” But Alwyn Cosgrove taught me early in my career that you should never look at how much something costs – but rather, think of it as an investment. In other words, how much value will you derive from spending your time or money on this item? And that, my friends was a truly impactful piece of advice that I’ve taken with me for 15+ years! So today, we’re going to cover six items that I’ve invested in over the course of 2022 that I feel have given me a massive return on investment (ROI). Let’s do this!   It’s really important (as coaches) to put yourself in that Beginner’s Mindset, where you’re NOT the expert – where you’re leaning on someone else to guide YOU. – Mike Robertson   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Why most investments will require a blend of money AND time. How investing in your nutrition will pay off in both the short- and long-term. The physical quality I’ve been spending more time developing, and the impact it’s had so far. Why investing in ConEd is an absolute game changer, and thoughts on how to find high-quality mentors. How travel can impact your world-view, both personally and professionally. My thoughts on investing in the right people – and what to do with those who aren’t on your team any longer. Bonus: How 10-minutes a day can totally re-shape your life, both personally and professionally.   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 6 Investments That Created Massive ROI in 2022 appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Tamás Kelemen is the head strength and conditioning coach for the Cirque du Soleil show “O.” Cirque is the largest contemporary circus producer in the world, with 17 active shows, 6 of which reside in Las Vegas. Tamas started off as an athlete, where he was an elite-level gymnast and diver. At the end of his career, he became an artist and diver in “O” for 6 years. When it was time to hang it up as an athlete, he became the strength coach for “O,” and the rest, as they say, is history. In this episode, we talk about all the unique challenges that Tamás has a strength coach for a circus. For starters, what is it like to program and coach for 150 athletes, from 20 different sporting disciplines, and hail from over 30 different countries? Or how do you build trust and rapport with elite level athletes who have NEVER had a strength coach before? We cover all that – and much more – in this episode!   You can’t even compare (Cirque) to other sports that are in-season, because those athletes may play 1-2 times per week.  These artists do 10 shows per week, 5 nights in a row, and they need to be ready every night for those forces and those impacts. – Tamás Kelemen   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: How Tamás got started in strength and conditioning, and eventually transitioned to working for Cirque du Soleil. The wide variety of athletes he sees on a daily basis. How to manage client and athlete flow when you have 150 athletes coming through your gym in a short period of time! Why elite athletes aren’t always “elite” in the gym. The pros and cons of working with high-level athletes. How Tamás goes about trying to understand the needs of all the various sporting disciplines he works with – from contortionists and aerialists, to divers and fire artists. Why workload management is such a critical piece of the puzzle – especially when these athletes are performing 480+ nights per year!   Connect with Tamás: Tamás on LinkedIn Tamás on Instagram   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 Tamás Kelemen on Training the Elite Athletes of Cirque du Soleil appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Bringing back a little old-school flavor this week my friend… You see, a few years back, someone asked me this very simple question: If you could give one piece of advice to a young coach or trainer, what would it be? And needless to say, that one little question turned into one really long, in-depth podcast! So with all the travel and things going on the past couple of weeks, I wanted to share this podcast again because I feel like it’s every bit as impactful today as it was then. So without any further ado, let’s goooooooooo! As a trainer, as a coach, we have to listen. Use your ears. Actively listen. When a client or athlete tells you something, verbalize back to them in similar – but not exact words – what they just said. They’re going to feel like you’re really hearing them. This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Why you should show up early to sessions. Starting vs. Finishing Why the old school mantra of “2 eyes, 2 ears, 1 month” is important for coaches Ways to approach older coaches and ask for advice. The “Be Where Your Feet Are” philosophy. Why you should get comfortable being uncomfortable. The value of working with clients of all shapes and sizes. It’s NOT about YOU. The role and value of mentors in your development (and how to find one). Why you should be focused on becoming a great note-taker. How “Beginners Mind” can help you constantly question your thought process – and evolve as a coach. 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 20 Tips for Young Coaches appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

It’s estimated that somewhere between 100,000 and 200,000 people tear their ACL every year. And while Achilles tears aren’t anywhere near that level, it’s obvious that the numbers for this injury are on the rise as well. In a best case scenario, with an ACL or Achilles tear you’re looking at a grueling 9, 12 or even as long as 18 month rehab process. And in a worst case scenario? It could be career ending. That’s why I wanted Adam Petway to come on the podcast. Adam has spent hundreds of hours watching game film and diving deep into the mechanisms behind both ACL and Achilles tears, and what he’s found is pretty darn cool. For instance, did you know there’s one specific pattern you see in basically every Achilles tear? And while not quite as predictable, he’s figured out the 3 primary scenarios when athletes tear their ACL’s as well. So in this podcast, we talk about HOW these injuries occur, as well as strategies to prevent them.   Older athletes are more at risk than younger athletes (for an Achilles tear). The average age of an NBA athlete is 24 years old, but the average age of an NBA athlete that ruptures their Achilles tendon is 29.3 – so we found older athletes are more predisposed. – Adam Petway   This Week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: How Adam went from BASKETBALL coach to basketball STRENGTH COACH How he got started researching and breaking down ACL and Achilles tears The biomechanical components and movement strategies you repeatedly see when someone tears an Achilles in basketball. Potential co-factors seen when an athletes suffers an Achilles tear. Training strategies you can implement to help keep your athletes’ Achilles healthy! The 3 common movement strategies seen when someone tears an ACL. What a “cast” and “pro-hop” are – and how to coach/train them more effectively. Other potential risk factors you might see in an athletes who tears an ACL, including style of play and instability in readiness scores. What Adam would put into his “ACL Tear Reduction” program.   Connect with Adam: Adam on Instagram Adam on LinkedIn Basketball Mechanics Book   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 Adam Petway on the Mechanisms Behind ACL and Achilles Tears appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Longevity, anti-aging and metabolic health are things that have fascinated me for years, so when my guy Joel Jamieson said he wanted to jump on a podcast and talk about this stuff, I was all ears. In this episode, we start by talking about metabolic optimization – including what most people think of when they hear the word “metabolism,” and why Joel has a more well-rounded and diverse definition. We talk about mitochondria – why they’re critically important for health, the numerous roles they play, and how to develop not only MORE mitochondria but higher-quality ones as well. From there we dive into the brass tax and discuss how you can actually make an impact with all of this information. We talk about the tests you have access to (including both free and paid options), and then how to make impactful changes with your training, nutrition and supplementation to optimize your metabolism and help you live a longer, healthier life. Needless to say this is a FASCINATING show, and I really think you’re going to love it.   Mitochondria do basically everything…they’re directing growth, proliferation, immunity, inflammation, a really wide variety of things. – Joel Jamieson   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Joel’s background, how he got started in fitness, and what he’s up to these days Our typical definition of “metabolism,” and how Joel would look at it in a more holistic fashion versus just “burning calories” Metabolic optimization: What it is, and why you should care about it Why your mitochondria are so important for not only conditioning, but overall health as well The numerous roles your mitochondria play in health and longevity What mitochondrial quality control is, and how it works How to test for mitochondrial health and function – from free and easy to paid and in-depth options Training strategies you should be using to improve mitochondrial quantity and quality Why “you are what you eat” isn’t too far from the truth How Joel is working to change the supplement game forever   Resources Mentioned: Joel’s Website – 8WeeksOut.com Joel’s Instagram How to Optimize Your Metabolism by Unlocking the Power of Mitochondria with Conditioning   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 Joel Jamieson on Metabolic Optimization, Longevity and the Future of Sports Supplements appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

We’re BAAAACCCCCKKKKK! Even though it’s only been a month, it’s actually been more like 6-7 weeks since our last Q&A podcast episode, so I’m excited to dive back in. This week we’re going to talk about program design for both gen pop clients and athletes, how to layer speed development in the R4 section of your workouts, and how to best prepare yourself as a young coach or trainer getting started in our industry.   Getting faster, stronger or more explosive are very nervous-system dominant activities…sue to the high intensities and the longer rest periods, you just can’t do as much in a short period of time. – Mike Robertson   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: The ABC’s of program design for untrained, un-athletic gen pop clients Principles and examples of layering speed development to make your athletes faster Thoughts on how to vacation, and why a short burst of work in the middle could pay big dividends when coming back Is it possible to make quick, 20-30 minute workouts as effective as 60-90 minute sessions? How to prepare yourself for becoming an S&C coach or personal trainer in today’s world My view on mobility workouts, including when and where you should place them in your training week Early-off season program design: From big picture thought processes to micro-level program design   Resources Mentioned: The Complete Coach Seminar (November 4th-6th) Superset Masterclass   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 October Q&A: Off-Season Program Design, Quick Workouts, and Layering Speed Development appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Whether you like it or not, I can say with a lot of confidence that technology in sport is here to stay. As tech becomes more and more prevalent – not to mention more cost effective to private facilities and end-users – I think we’re going to see an explosion in sports science and data-driven training in the years to come. And it’s for that exact reason that today’s guest is Drake Berberet of Hawkin Dynamics. Drake is the VP of Performance & Brand at Hawkin Dynamics, and he also serves as the Performance Data Scientist at NCAA Division III Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Prior to Hawkin, Drake was the Applied Sport Scientist for the University of Illinois Men’s & Women’s Basketball teams for 2 seasons. And last but definitely not least, he also owns a private training facility serving over 300 youth athletes annually in Central Illinois, and consults for technology companies in sport, health, & connected fitness.   The ISO belt squat is much easier because they’re pushing into the ground as hard as they can and there’s no limitation due to grip strength. – Drake Berberet   This Week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: Drake’s career path, and how he moved from primarily coaching to working for Hawkin Dynamics. Why people use force plates, and what you can measure with one. What got Drake interested in force plates, as well as his first experiences using them. The advice he’d give to someone who is interested in using force plates, but doesn’t know where – or how – to start. How to use constraints early-on to avoid overwhelm and get the most out of any new technology you might adopt. The biggest pitfalls Drake sees when people use new tech, and how to avoid them yourself!   Connect with Drake: Drake on IG drake@hawkindynamics.com   Related Links: Max Schmarzo on Plyometrics, Jump Training and Elite Athleticism Hawkin Dynamics Hawkin Dynamics IG   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 Drake Berberet: The Beginners Guide to Assessing and Training with Force Plates appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you’re a trainer or coach, you have to write programs. And trust me – there are tons of great resources out there to help you. I’m preferential to my Complete Coach Certification or Complete Coach Seminar, but again, I’m biased… But here’s the thing – the X’s and O’s are all fine and dandy, but sometimes you want specifics. Or nitty-gritty details. And sometimes, you just want strategies to help you get in the right mindset to write an awesome training program! So this show is all about programming – I talk successes, failures, and what I do to hedge my bets and make sure each and every program I write is legit. And if you’d like to see the full transcription to this podcast, just head over here.   Am I chasing – and am I GETTING – the adaptation that I want? Because sometimes the adaptation doesn’t happen in 4 weeks! – Mike Robertson   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Why you should understand the foundational principles of program design FIRST. Why basic is often better than complex. The ONE THING you need to focus on when writing a program. A popular question: How long should you go before changing your workouts? The REAL REASON you program time under tension/tempo. Keys to help streamline your program design process. How off-days determine what you can really do during training sessions. Why exercise selection is so critical – and how to make BETTER choices. Thoughts on in-season versus off-season training. The difference between an “Introductory” and “Deload” week – and when you should use each. Why your goal should be to become a “Lazy Coach.”   Resources Mentioned: The Complete Coach Seminar (November 4th-6th) The Complete Coach Certification   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 19 Ninja Tricks to Write Better Training Programs appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.