When Brandon Smitley returned to Terre Haute in 2012 to work on his graduate degree at Indiana State University, he realized the lack of a facility where athletes and community members could go to achieve their desired results. Brandon, a competitive powerlifter and world-renowned strength coach, began a project to help improve the community’s health, fitness, and athletic performance. The project soon evolved to the Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST), which he co-founded and co-owns with his wife, Adrian, a strength coach and personal trainer. Brandon joins me today to discuss conjugate training methods and their application to youth athletic training. He defines conjugate training and differentiates it from concurrent training. He outlines the key issues he encounters whenever he trains young athletes. And Brandon also highlights the importance of cultivating confidence in the weight room, and explains why coaches need to prioritize buy-in when training kids and young athletes.   Ensure that the program is something they enjoy and that it builds their confidence. If we can get kids to buy in first, everything else will follow. – Brandon Smitley   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: Dominating life and what led Brandon to the world of physical preparation Brandon’s career path and why he decided to work with clients in the private sector Defining and demystifying conjugate training The history and popularization of conjugate training Applying the conjugate training method to youth athletes in the private sector The difference between conjugate and concurrent training Brandon’s philosophy on training youth athletes Keeping kids physically active amid COVID-19 and e-learning General body awareness and other key issues Brandon deals with when training young athletes The importance of networking in the world of physical preparation The ups and downs of gym ownership   Resources Mentioned: Book: Conjugate U: The Ultimate Cheat Code for Athletic Development & Injury Reduction by Nate Harvey   Connect with Brandon: THIRST THIRST on Instagram THIRST on Facebook Brandon Smitley on LinkedIn Brandon Smitley on Instagram Email: thirst.training@gmail.com   IFAST University is BACK! Are You In? Are you ready to take your coaching and training career to the next level? You need to find great mentors to guide you along your journey – to help you find the blind spots in your own training programs and improve your skills as a coach. But… mentorship can be expensive, and unfortunately, it’s not always feasible for some budgets. That’s why Bill Hartman and I developed IFAST University, an online curriculum and mentorship program designed exclusively for fitness trainers, coaches, and rehab professionals. We want to help every trainer and coach in the industry improve their training techniques and write better training programs for their clients. By becoming a member of IFAST University, you’ll receive: Hundreds of hours of members-only exclusive content, Monthly updates and tips to help you improve your skills and programs, Group Q&A sessions to answer your specific questions, and Access to our Facebook group, where you can learn from other dedicated professionals such as yourself This blend of content and Q&A is specifically designed to help make YOU the best fitness trainer you can be. To learn more or to join IFAST University now, visit https://ifastuniversity.com/   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 Brandon Smitley on Developing the Young Athlete appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Performance consultant, writer, and speaker Jo Clubb, has always seen herself as a big science nerd with a deep love for sports. And though she has worked as a sports scientist for several teams-– including the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and the Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.—Jo wanted to have a wider impact in the sports science industry. To this end, Jo founded her company, Global Performance Insights. Jo is passionate about driving growth and athletic performance through uncovering scientific insights with the use of research and technology. Jo joins me today to discuss the evolution of sports science in elite sports. She shares how a kids’ science show sparked her interest in sports science and describes what led her to work internationally. She outlines how scientific processes can impact performance and help with objective decision-making. Jo describes how data can be a vehicle for conversations and connecting the dots for athletes. And she also explains what having an ‘external sounding board’ entails and underscores the value of diversity of thoughts and ideas.   Performance is interconnected; it is driven by working in an interdisciplinary manner rather than in silos. – Jo Clubb   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: What led Jo to the world of physical preparation as an athlete growing up How her career path brought her to the U.S. The evolution of sports science over the years How the role of strength and conditioning coaches expanded with sports science Integrating sports science into a team’s daily activities Decision-making hygiene and how scientific processes can help with objective decision-making The art and importance of simplification in communicating sports science The beginner’s mindset and how being new to a sport has helped Jo as a practitioner What Jo means by ‘having an external sounding board’ and how it can impact teams and individuals How working in different sports and countries has helped Jo develop as a scientist and as a person The hardest part of working in elite sport   Resources Mentioned: Book: The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman   Connect with Jo: Global Performance Insights Global Performance Insights on Twitter Jo Clubb on LinkedIn Jo Clubb 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 massive certification course 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 2022. 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 Jo Clubb on the Intersection of Science and Sports appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Over the last several weeks, I’ve received a ton of really great questions from people like you – my amazing listeners and social media followers. And while being able to connect and interact with people on social media is great – sometimes it’s difficult to provide longer, well thought-out responses. That’s why I love taking a moment to answer your most pressing questions in these BIG Q&A episodes. In today’s episode, I answer eight questions I recently received from my Instagram followers. We start by talking about the benefits of getting certifications like the CSCS, and explain why I believe certifications do not automatically make you a phenomenal coach. I explain how I got started with video production and how to take your video content to the next level. I highlight the benefits of working as an independent contractor and explain the importance of finding a working environment that allows you to try new things and learn from your mistakes. I dive deep into how I determine which cues to use with our IFAST clients to achieve the best results for their unique needs. I also explain why it’s crucial to regularly analyze your clients progress, how to determine when it’s time to refer a client to another trainer, and what to look for when searching for a mentor or business consultant. And last but not least, I talk about when it’s okay to use the Belt Buckle Up cue with your clients, and why you should refrain from using it with someone that presents a swayback posture.   No certification automatically makes you a great coach. – Mike Robertson   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: Why coaching certifications do not necessarily make you a great coach, along with the benefits of getting a certification in general Getting started with video production Applying the skills, lessons, and strategies you learn from the Complete Coach Certification course The value of working in a “Safe to Fail” environment Our client onboarding system at IFAST Why I don’t recommend using the Belt Buckle Up cue with someone that presents a swayback posture Determining the best cues to apply for your client’s fitness goals Helping clients avoid shrugging during reaching or rowing exercises session Analyzing your client’s progress and determining when it’s time to refer them to another trainer The criteria to look for when searching for a mentor or business coach   Resources Mentioned: iMovie GarageBand Pat Rigsby Mark Fisher Luka Hocevar Pete Depuis and Eric Cressey Business Mentorship    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 massive certification course 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 2022. 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 The BIG Q&A Show – January 2022 appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Helping women understand and embrace their individuality is at the heart of Lindsay Parker’s coaching philosophy. Lindsay didn’t always consider herself “the lifting type.” But, after falling in love with the process of biomechanics, lifting, and strength training, she soon found herself passionate about helping other women navigate through the world of fitness. Certified in biomechanics, execution, and program design, Lindsay has made it her mission to help her clients appreciate their bodies and enrich their lives through her platform, LiftingLindsay. Lindsay joins me today to discuss cultivating a healthy approach to fitness and nutrition. She shares her training philosophy and explains the value of a coach’s circle of influence. She discusses the role of shame, anxiety, and being emotionally charged in one’s fitness journey. She describes what intuitive eating is and how to do it more effectively. And Lindsay also highlights the role of coaching and accountability and underscores why finding the right coach is critical.   You have to have self-compassion to have curiosity, which then leads to education and change. If we can get curious about our behaviors, then we can identify patterns and form new habits. – Lindsay Parker   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: The girl with a ballerina frame and what drew Lindsay to the weight room How Lindsay fell in love with the process of strength training Breathing health into fitness and why women struggle to achieve their fitness goals Anxiety’s impact on the ability to achieve goals and how coaches can help Social media and how it negatively impacts how we perceive our bodies How Lindsay helps her clients manage their expectations about what they can achieve with their bodies The role of education in managing coaching clients’ fitness expectations Understanding how shame can negatively impact a person’s fitness journey How our childhood upbringing can impact our relationship to failure, fitness, and health Rethinking and changing the culture of food Trust-based marketing and the role of accountability in fitness success Lindsay’s advice to young ladies and coaches on building a personal brand on Instagram   Connect with Lindsay: LiftingLindsay Lindsay Parker 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 massive certification course 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 2022. 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 Lindsay Parker on Curiosity, Awareness and Education in Women’s Fitness appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Like many new coaches, Movement Lab Co-founder, Stefan Valdes, once copied more experienced coaches when training others—that is, until he entered physical therapy school. Stefan earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami, where he built and developed the critical thinking skills crucial to coaching clients and athletes. By integrating his DPT education with his experience working as a performance coach in the NBA for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Detroit Pistons, Stefan created principles and methods that would later be used to develop Movement Lab’s assessment and training system. Stefan joins me today to share his principles on developing an off-season training program for elite NBA players. He describes how coaches can get buy-in from athletes by making them part of the program design. Stefan reveals the biggest weaknesses he sees from the athletes he works with and underscores the value of prioritizing protective training for professional athletes. He also highlights a coach’s role in building a bridge between athletic staff and players and discusses how coaching in the private sector is different from working with athletic teams.   Meet the athletes where they’re at and let them be part of the program design. Each person is different—come up with a program that’s tailored to them and their needs.- Stefan Valdes   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: Stefan’s career arc and what led him to the world of physical preparation How going to physical therapy school sharpened Stefan’s critical thinking skills Stefan’s philosophy on training and athletic development Getting buy-in from athletes and making them part of program design Off-season programming and blending speed, strength, and tissue adaptations for success The difference between protective and performance training Rebuilding and maintaining tendon health Building a bridge between the players and athletic staff Career highlights and how Movement Lab has evolved through the pandemic   Connect with Stefan: Movement Lab Movement Lab on Instagram Movement Lab on Facebook Stefan Valdes on LinkedIn Email: info@movementlabtraining.com   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 massive certification course 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 2022. 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 Stefan Valdes on Developing an Elite NBA Off-Season Program appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Brijesh Patel’s mindset and belief system about training and development drive his decision-making as a coach. As the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University, Brijesh believes in educating his athletes in a manner that encourages them to become better versions of themselves. While he’s been a highly regarded innovator, leader, and coach in health and performance over the past 20 years, Brijesh’s passion for improvement, growth, and development continues to impact the success and wellbeing of hundreds of individuals. Brijesh joins me today to discuss the power of mindset and how he introduces it in athletic training and development. He describes his background as a coach and outlines the three pillars that shape his training philosophy. Brijesh also highlights the need to train for both the mind and body and underscores the importance of cultivating the belief that you can be a better version of yourself.   Help others realize that they can be a better version of themselves. Develop the level of awareness within themselves so they understand their performance. – Brijesh Patel   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: Brijesh’s background and his journey into the world of physical preparation How the people he’s met opened doors in his professional life His training philosophy and how his coaching process evolved over the years Integrating training for the body and mind Why Brijesh decided to work for a smaller school despite his career experience His definition of “mindset” and how he introduces it in athletic training The role of awareness in developing your mindset Becoming mindful of your words and the value of creating context for clients and athletes The difference and relationship between mindset and attitude Breaking the habit of negative self-talk and the power of meditation   Connect with Brijesh: Coach B Patel Brijesh Patel on LinkedIn Brijesh Patel on Instagram Brijesh Patel on Facebook Brijesh Patel on Twitter Brijesh Patel on YouTube Email: coachb@coachbpatel.com   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 massive certification course 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. 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 Brijesh Patel on Developing Your Mindset, Attitude and Self-Talk appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

I don’t know about you, but I’m a huge fan of comic books and superheroes. But here’s the thing about most superheroes: they’re either born with a superpower—like Superman—or, they’re given one—like Spiderman getting bit by a spider. On the other hand, trainers and coaches—though heroes in their own right—aren’t born with or given these superpowers. While they can’t use heat vision or sling webs (yet), there are five skills coaches can develop into superpowers to turn them into the elite trainers and coaches they’re meant to be. In this episode, I share five superpowers that can make you an elite trainer or coach. I discuss how empathy has effectively served me through my career as a coach and explain how being a better communicator helps your clients get better results. I outline how to motivate a client or athlete by understanding and relating to their goals. And I also explain how you can improve your soft skills by becoming a better listener and underscore the power of building connections with your clients and athletes.   Once your clients and athletes feel a connection with you and that you truly care, nothing can stop you as a trainer or coach. – Mike Robertson   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: The value of improving your communication skills and how I cheated my way through eighth grade English How a bad fitness article made me fall in love with writing The importance of learning to develop empathy The different ways you can motivate your clients and athletes How a gym’s culture can help lift and inspire people Motivating a client or athlete by understanding and relating to their goals Taking the time to build a connection with your clients and athletes   Last Chance to Make 2022 Your Best Year Ever With the new year right around the corner, I want to help YOU make 2022 your best year ever. I’ve made it a goal to totally revamp my online coaching platform. In fact, I want to help more people than ever before –  and that starts with people like you. So if you’re interested in getting in the best shape of your life this year, I’ve got two options for you.   Option Number 1: Private Online Coaching We’ll take offline training programs and move it online. My Private Online Coaching package includes: An initial start-up call to learn all about you, your needs, and your goals A custom, personalized program that’s going to help you achieve your goals Regular communication to make sure that you’re on the right track and getting great results. I’m only taking a maximum of five new clients in 2022, so if you’re interested in my one-on-one online coaching, send me an email at Mike@RobertsonTrainingSystems.com   Option Number 2: The RTS Annual Program In the RTS Annual Program, we go through four 3-month phases of training: Building the Engine Leaning Season Athletic Domination, and Stronger But the cool part about this program is that it’s more than just a training program. Every month, you’ll not only get a new workout to follow but we’ll also set monthly challenges where we develop habits in nutrition, recovery, and mindset to help ensure that 2022 is your best year ever. If you’re interested in an annual training group, you can learn more at RobertsonTrainingSystems.com/Annual. This will be my last year running the program so if you’re interested, please sign up TODAY. And if you’ve got any questions whatsoever, feel free to email me directly at Mike@RobertsonTrainingSystem.com. Let’s make 2022 your best year ever!   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 5 Superpowers that Can Make You an Elite Trainer or Coach appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Throughout his 15 seasons in professional baseball, Josh Lindblom has learned that you have to find a way to differentiate yourself in the game. After being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft, Josh made his debut in 2011 and played for several organizations, including the Philadelphia Phillies, Oakland Athletics, and Texas Rangers. He then had a five-year stint in South Korea, playing for the Doosan Bears and Lotte Giants, before signing with the Milwaukee Brewers organization in 2019. But these experiences alone don’t separate Josh from other players—it’s his insight that sports aren’t about winning, but the process of self-discovery and formation. Josh joins me today to share what success means to him and what it takes to pitch at the highest level of baseball. He describes the mental aspect of professional baseball and shares how he has learned to control his emotions throughout his career. And he also highlights the importance of knowing yourself as an athlete and person and underscores how he deals with the ups and downs of life.   Sports, like life, are just one big ebb and flow of failure and success. But the only time we ever truly fail is when we don’t learn from that experience. – Josh Lindblom   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: Josh’s life, background, and career in professional baseball How Josh was introduced to the world of physical preparation The evolution of Josh’s physical training over the years The diminishing returns in strength outputs and the value of having training routines How physical recovery changes after 30 years Mentally preparing for high-level pitching in professional baseball How Josh learned the value of mental and emotional control Three things Josh tells himself in a game and the importance of knowing yourself in sports, business, and life What it means to compete Combining film and analytics to compete in high-level sports Learning to pivot and how Josh adjusts his pitch in a game How Josh self-soothes and controls his emotions during the big moments in baseball Dealing with the ups and downs of life and staying level-headed Learning the difference between failing a task and being a failure Sports as a means to learn about yourself and life Josh’s career highlights, the toughest hitters to go up against, and why it’s important to not take the game too seriously What it’s like to be an athlete with kids who play sports   Connect with Josh: Josh Lindblom on Instagram Josh Lindblom on Twitter   Make 2022 Your Best Year Ever With the new year right around the corner, I want to help YOU make 2022 your best year ever. I’ve made it a goal to totally revamp my online coaching platform. In fact, I want to help more people than ever before –  and that starts with people like you. So if you’re interested in getting in the best shape of your life this year, I’ve got two options for you.   Option Number 1: My Private Online Coaching We’ll take offline training programs and move it online. My Private Online Coaching package includes: An initial start-up call to learn all about you, your needs, and your goals A custom, personalized program that’s going to help you achieve your goals Regular communication to make sure that you’re on the right track and getting great results. I’ve only got two spots left for 2022, so if you’re interested in my one-on-one online coaching, send me an email at Mike@RobertsonTrainingSystems.com   Option Number 2: My RTS Annual Program In the RTS Annual Program, we go through four 3-month phases of training: Building the Engine Leaning Season Athletic Domination, and Stronger But the cool part about this program is that it’s more than just a training program. Every month, you’ll not only get a new workout to follow but we’ll also set monthly challenges where we develop habits in nutrition, recovery, and mindset to help ensure that 2022 is your best year ever. If you’re interested in an annual training group, you can learn more at RobertsonTrainingSystems.com/Annual. And if you’ve got any questions whatsoever, feel free to email me directly at Mike@RobertsonTrainingSystem.com. Let’s make 2022 your best year ever!   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 Josh Lindblom on Mental Toughness and Long-Term Success in Professional Baseball appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

David Joyce’s passion for developing people has been the red thread that goes through everything he does. For more than two decades in his career in elite performance, David has trained, rehabilitated, and maintained multiple world champions, Olympians, and more than 100 national champions. He was the Head of Athletic Performance of the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League. He is also the first athletic performance coach in history to work with team China after working with another national Olympic team. Today, as the High Performance Leadership and Strategy Specialist at Synapsing—a sports-strategy and decision-making consultancy—David remains dedicated to his mission to help individuals and teams uncover their inner greatness. David joins me today to discuss coaching development and building better coaches for the long haul. He explains what makes coach development different from coach education and outlines how to improve your decision-making hygiene. He describes how individuals can curate their career and personal development. And David also underscores the importance of applying knowledge and highlights the factors that make a master coach.   Facts and figures don’t move people the way we think they would—it’s emotions that do. And the greatest coaches are the ones who understand where their clients’ goals are. – David Joyce   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: Coach development and why David is passionate about grooming and developing coaches The four ways to approach development Learning versus doing and the difference between coach education and coach development How the industry can start developing better coaches from the get-go The importance of having “human” skills and the power of communication The makings of a master coach and the value of emotions in moving people The reason coaches shouldn’t rely on motivation alone What career curation and executive coaching are The gardening approach to personal and career development What decision-making hygiene is and how to make better decisions David’s favorite chapters in his book, High-Performance Training for Sports The writing process behind High-Performance Training for Sports   Related Content: David Joyce on Training, Load Management, and Building Culture in Professional Sport   Connect with David: Book: High-Performance Training for Sports: The Authoritative Guide for Ultimate Athletic Conditioning Book: Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation: Integrating Medicine & Science for Performance Solutions David Joyce on LinkedIn David Joyce on Twitter   Make 2022 Your Best Year Ever With the new year right around the corner, I want to help YOU make 2022 your best year ever. I’ve made it a goal to totally revamp my online coaching platform. In fact, I want to help more people than ever before –  and that starts with people like you. So if you’re interested in getting in the best shape of your life this year, I’ve got two options for you.   Option Number 1: Private Online Coaching We’ll take offline training programs and move it online. My Private Online Coaching package includes: An initial start-up call to learn all about you, your needs, and your goals A custom, personalized program that’s going to help you achieve your goals Regular communication to make sure that you’re on the right track and getting great results. I’ve already filled two spots so I’m down to three left in 2022, so if you’re interested in my one-on-one online coaching, send me an email ASAP at Mike@RobertsonTrainingSystems.com   Option Number 2: My RTS Annual Program In the RTS Annual Program, we go through four 3-month phases of training: Building the Engine Leaning Season Athletic Domination, and Stronger But the cool part about this program is that it’s more than just a training program. Every month, you’ll not only get a new workout to follow but we’ll also set monthly challenges where we develop habits in nutrition, recovery, and mindset to help ensure that 2022 is your best year ever. If you’re interested in an annual training group, you can learn more at RobertsonTrainingSystems.com/Annual. And if you’ve got any questions whatsoever, feel free to email me directly at Mike@RobertsonTrainingSystem.com. Let’s make 2022 your best year ever!   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 David Joyce on Knowing vs. Learning, Instinct and the Role of Experience in Coaching appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

One of the many things I’ve learned over the years about writing programs is that there’s a bell curve involved. When we’re just starting out, we don’t know much about training, let alone actually designing a program. But as we move closer to the apex of that bell curve and accumulate more experience as well as information on exercises, set/rep schemes, and tempos, the complexity of our knowledge base becomes our hindrance. From “how do I design a program,” our question becomes “how can I make my programs more efficient and impactful for my clients?” In this episode, I share seven simple tips to help you write and design better training programs that meet the needs of your clients and athletes. I reveal three questions you need to ask yourself before sitting down to write your training programs. I share superset strategies and explain why layering is one of my favorite tools in superset design. And last but not least, I also explain what it means to “slow cook” your athletes and discuss how you can get yourself unstuck from the program design block.   The art of program design takes time. – Mike Robertson   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: The benefits of outlining or sketching your programs on a notepad with a pencil The evolution of the program defense that IFAST interns go through Playing the long game when it comes to training your athletes and clients Finding the balance between the finer details of a program and actually training How to create better superset strategies using layers The different ways to layer movements in your program design to get better training results Simplifying your programs for the laypeople and choosing adaptation over overwhelm The “One Thing” principle and what it means to keep the goal, the goal   Resources Mentioned: TrainHeroic   Related Content: 5 Things I Need to Say Podcast   Make 2022 Your Best Year Ever With the new year right around the corner, I want to help YOU make 2022 your best year ever. I’ve made it a goal to totally revamp my online coaching platform. In fact, I want to help more people than ever before –  and that starts with people like you. So if you’re interested in getting in the best shape of your life this year, I’ve got two options for you.   Option Number 1: My Private Online Coaching We’ll take offline training programs and move it online. My Private Online Coaching package includes: An initial start-up call to learn all about you, your needs, and your goals A custom, personalized program that’s going to help you achieve your goals Regular communication to make sure that you’re on the right track and getting great results. I’m only taking a maximum of five new clients in 2022, so if you’re interested in my one-on-one online coaching, send me an email at Mike@RobertsonTrainingSystems.com   Option Number 2: My RTS Annual Program In the RTS Annual Program, we go through four 3-month phases of training: Building the Engine Leaning Season Athletic Domination, and Stronger But the cool part about this program is that it’s more than just a training program. Every month, you’ll not only get a new workout to follow but we’ll also set monthly challenges where we develop habits in nutrition, recovery, and mindset to help ensure that 2022 is your best year ever. If you’re interested in an annual training group, you can learn more at RobertsonTrainingSystems.com/Annual. And if you’ve got any questions whatsoever, feel free to email me directly at Mike@RobertsonTrainingSystem.com. Let’s make 2022 your best year ever!   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 7 Simple Tips to Write Better Training Programs appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.