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For the first time in a long time, we’re going to do a Q&A Episode! Between email, social media, or just real-life interactions, I get questions daily about training, coaching, business/personal development, etc. So this month, I’m going to answer a handful of questions that I think will help make YOU a better trainer, coach, or business owner. And if you enjoy this episode, I personally (and selfishly!) had a ton of fun doing it, so please let me know if you’d like me to make this a regular thing. Thanks and enjoy!   Are we going to do some high-force training? Absolutely. But if I want to get somebody ready for competitive sport, there has to be an element of high-speed training in there as well. – MR   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: The step-by-step process we use to onboard new staff at IFAST. How we help our coaches learn the program design process – both as interns, and then later on, as full-time coaches Should client sessions expire at the end of every month? And if so, WHY do you do this as a biz owner? My proudest moment (or 10) in coaching KPI’s I’m using to determine the effectiveness of my flywheel training with my athletes Why you might choose front-foot elevated (i.e. loading-focused) versus rear-foot elevated (propulsion-focused) split-squat variations. My current goals for RTS, IFAST, coaching and life.   Resources Mentioned: Complete Coach Certification Supersets Masterclass Exerfly   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 September 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 Q&A July 2022: Staff Development, Split-Squats, and My Current Goals appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Adam Loiacono is the Director of Rehab for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, and before his time there, he spent another 8-10 years working in pro soccer. So as someone that has seen more than his fair share of knee issues over the years, in this episode, we’re going to take a deep dive into everything knee pain. We start by talking about his assessment process, and how he evaluates his athletes at both the joint and system level. From there, we talk about rehabilitation, the KPI’s he uses to determine progress, and how he gauges if an athlete is back to 100% function. We talk a bit about tendinopathy, as this is something we’re both seeing more and more of. And last but not least, we talk about how we can better protect our young athletes from injury.   The testing battery that we’ve previously used for ACL’s isn’t as reliable as we once thought. – Adam Loiacono   This week on the Physical Prep Podcast: What’s new since the last time Adam was on, and how he’s FINALLY getting a break after a whirlwind two years. His overarching philosophy and thoughts on knee health. The athletic knee evaluation process: From local assessments to global movement patterns. KPI’s that Adam uses to determine knee function and how it’s progressing over time. Movement strategies athletes can use to “work around” sub-optimal knee function. His thoughts on return to play, and the measures he uses to determine an athlete’s preparedness for sport. Why tendinopathy is such an issue in the NBA, and some strategies and thoughts for addressing it. How you go about setting rehabilitation timeliness, as well as evaluating their effectiveness.   Adam’s Previous Podcasts: Physical Preparation with Adam Loiacono Adam Loiacono on Coaching and Culture Across Professional Sport Adam Loiacono on the Need for Systems, Values and Processes   Connect with Adam: Adam Loiacono on Instagram   Build Savage, Athletic Beasts with Exerfly! This week’s episode of the Physical Preparation Podcast is brought to you by Exerfly. Flywheel training is a method of strength training where your athletes generate resistance by using the inertia of a flywheel instead of traditional gravity-based resistance training By accelerating and then decelerating a disk, your athletes generate resistance in both the concentric and eccentric portions of the lift, WITHOUT the need for ridiculously heavy weights. Standard free weight training is great for the early preparatory phases, but as athletes develop there’s more to it than just getting stronger at all costs. At some point, you need to prepare them for the massive eccentric forces they’ll experience on the field, court or pitch – and with Exerfly’s motorized technology, you can increase the eccentric overload of the lift anywhere from 1-80%! Exerfly is used by numerous teams in the NFL, NBA, over 50% of the English Premiere League, and numerous Olympic development programs. Now as a small business owner you may immediately assume that an Exerfly is out of your budget, because we all know that every penny counts. But Exerfly has you covered here as well – they offer 36-month, interest free-financing, so you can get started ASAP with your training and pay as you go. And when you factor in a 30-day money back guarantee, 2- year warranty AND free shipping, the Exerfly really is a solid investment. To learn more, head over to Exerfly.com so you can start building some savage athletic beasts in your gym.   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 Loiacono on Rebuilding, Rehabilitating and Reconditioning the Athletic Knee appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

When you’ve coached for 20+ years, create content, and work to mentor young coaches, you tend to answer a lot of questions. But one of the questions I’ve been asked the most recently is this: What has changed about your programming in the past 2-3 years? Or maybe along those same lines: How have you continued to evolve your training and coaching in recent years? So in today’s solo podcast, that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about – 6 things I’m focusing on in my programming and coaching right now!   Ask Yourself: Are they using strategies to compensate or work around previous injuries?   This week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Why my core philosophy or “Big Rocks” when it comes to programming and coaching have not (and probably will not) change. The role isometrics play in my programming, as well as the differences between overcoming and yielding ISO’s. Isolation work: Friend or foe? Should you be blowing up calves, quads and hamstrings if necessary? Why internal rotation is such a key measure, and how to unlock it with your clients and athletes. How a seminar with Lee Taft and Nick Winkelman in 2012 initiated my journey to becoming a better speed and movement coach. The role force development plays in a program, and why athletes shouldn’t just be focusing on maximal strength to enhance athletic performance. Why the foot is such a critical structure, and why I’m placing a bigger emphasis on barefoot and gait training in my programs.   Books and Links Referenced: Podcasts: Dr. Keith Baar on Building Bulletproof Tendons Lee Taft Physical Prep Podcasts Bill Hartman Physical Prep Podcasts Tools and Gear: Exerfly Monkey Foot SmartTools Blood Flow Restriction   Build Savage, Athletic Beasts with Exerfly! This week’s episode of the Physical Preparation Podcast is brought to you by Exerfly. Flywheel training is a method of strength training where your athletes generate resistance by using the inertia of a flywheel instead of traditional gravity-based resistance training By accelerating and then decelerating a disk, your athletes generate resistance in both the concentric and eccentric portions of the lift, WITHOUT the need for ridiculously heavy weights. Standard free weight training is great for the early preparatory phases, but as athletes develop there’s more to it than just getting stronger at all costs. At some point, you need to prepare them for the massive eccentric forces they’ll experience on the field, court or pitch – and with Exerfly’s motorized technology, you can increase the eccentric overload of the lift anywhere from 1-80%! Exerfly is used by numerous teams in the NFL, NBA, over 50% of the English Premiere League, and numerous Olympic development programs. Now as a small business owner you may immediately assume that an Exerfly is out of your budget, because we all know that every penny counts. But Exerfly has you covered here as well – they offer 36-month, interest free-financing, so you can get started ASAP with your training and pay as you go. And when you factor in a 30-day money back guarantee, 2- year warranty AND free shipping, the Exerfly really is a solid investment. To learn more, head over to Exerfly.com so you can start building some savage athletic beasts in your gym.   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 Things I’m Focusing on in My Programming and Coaching appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Trevor Ratzky is an online nutrition and Fitness Coach at Tailored Coaching Method. He’s also a black belt Jiu Jitsu Black belt instructor at Watson Martial Arts in St. Louis Missouri, husband to his wife Lexi, and father to his little Boston Terrier, Peaches. Trevor has been working in the fitness industry for over 12 years in a variety of settings, but nowadays he love helping men and women create a stronger, leaner, more resilient version of themselves so they can participate and thrive in their active hobbies for life. In this episode, we’re going to talk about the obstacles that busy men and women face with regards to their nutrition. We’re going to talk about why having a “White Belt Mindset” is so critical to success, both in nutrition and life. We’re going to talk about why you MUST have systems and processes to help improve or maintain your body comp. And last but not least, we’re going to talk about why re-framing thoughts and curating your self-talk are important, especially when things aren’t going your way.   The issue is when the scale doesn’t meet what you had in your head…your expectation and reality are clashing right now, and the scale isn’t the problem, you just thought it was going to say something different that it did. – Trevor Ratzky   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Trevor’s journey in both strength and conditioning, as well as the online nutrition game. Why he feels that online coaching is arguably the most effective way to coach fat loss clients. How he settled into his role of working with active men and women to help them optimize body comp. The similarities Trevor sees between coaching BJJ and helping them with their nutrition. The “White Belt Mindset” and why it’s critical to long-term success. The biggest obstacles he sees both men and women struggling with in regards to their nutrition. Trevor’s thought on personal and self-development, and how Stoicism, Buddhism and psychology have helped make him a better coach.   Connect with Trevor: TrevorRatzky_TCM on Instagram Tailored Coaching Method Cody McBroom on Instagram   Books and Links Referenced: Cody McBroom on the Prime, Progress and Prosper Approach to Flexible Dieting Ryan Holiday Seneca Marcus Aurelius Philosopher’s Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Theory   Build Savage, Athletic Beasts with Exerfly! This week’s episode of the Physical Preparation Podcast is brought to you by Exerfly. Flywheel training is a method of strength training where your athletes generate resistance by using the inertia of a flywheel instead of traditional gravity-based resistance training By accelerating and then decelerating a disk, your athletes generate resistance in both the concentric and eccentric portions of the lift, WITHOUT the need for ridiculously heavy weights. Standard free weight training is great for the early preparatory phases, but as athletes develop there’s more to it than just getting stronger at all costs. At some point, you need to prepare them for the massive eccentric forces they’ll experience on the field, court or pitch – and with Exerfly’s motorized technology, you can increase the eccentric overload of the lift anywhere from 1-80%! Exerfly is used by numerous teams in the NFL, NBA, over 50% of the English Premiere League, and numerous Olympic development programs. Now as a small business owner you may immediately assume that an Exerfly is out of your budget, because we all know that every penny counts. But Exerfly has you covered here as well – they offer 36-month, interest free-financing, so you can get started ASAP with your training and pay as you go. And when you factor in a 30-day money back guarantee, 2- year warranty AND free shipping, the Exerfly really is a solid investment. To learn more, head over to Exerfly.com so you can start building some savage athletic beasts in your gym.   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 Trevor Ratzky on Reframing, Self-Talk and Long-Term Nutrition Success appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

In case you’re unfamiliar with Jill Coleman and her story, here’s a brief synopsis… Like many of us, Jill was tired of working 50, 60 and 70+ hour weeks in the gym – just to barely scrape by. But instead of lamenting where she was at in life and continuing to trudge along, Jill decided to make some BIG MOVES. In 2010 she started JillFit, a fitness and nutrition blog that helped people overcome their obsession with food and exercise. And as that grew and evolved, so did she. Nowadays, she helps health, fitness and nutrition professionals start and grow their online coaching businesses to make more money, and create more impact for their clients and themselves. So needless to say I think there’s a ton we can all learn from Jill, and I couldn’t be more excited to chat with her here today.   My advice for someone getting started: Look at whose business (and life!) that you want, and ask them if you can mentor with them. – Jill Coleman   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Jill’s start and career path in the industry How 50, 60, and 70+ hour work weeks made her find an alternate path The highs – and lows – of starting an online business Some of her biggest fails as a budding online entrepreneur Jill’s thoughts on what REALLY holds people back from starting an online business The negatives and hurdles to being successful when it comes to online training and coaching Real, actionable first steps YOU can use if you want to start an online business Jill’s thoughts on brand building, and how to use social media to market your programs and services. This section ALONE is worth the price of admission, so be sure to listen to it 2-3 times and take notes!   Connect with Jill: JillFit.com Jill Coleman on Instagram Jill Coleman on Twitter   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 September 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 Jill Coleman on How to Build a Successful and Rewarding Online Fitness Business appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

You know some guests really need no introduction, but in case you’re unfamiliar with Joe “Big House” Kenn, let me fill you in real quick on this guys’ rap sheet…. He’s a 30+ year vet of the strength and conditioning game. He’s worked – and had success – at every level of physical preparation, from high school to the pros. And that illustrious career includes a 9-year stint with the Carolina Panthers in the NFL, and a trip to Super Bowl 50 along the way. And to my knowledge, he’s the ONLY COACH to be named NSCA Strength Coach of the Year at both the collegiate and professional levels. So needless to say, I’m pretty sure he knows a thing or two about S&C! But beyond that, Joe is not just a great coach but someone I consider to be a great friend and mentor as well, and I’m honored to have him back on the show this week!   What is a “high-performance model?” Isn’t elite sport high-performance? – Joe Kenn   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: What Joe’s been up to the past couple of years What he’s learned about coaching since he left the NFL, and what he still wants to continue to work on and develop How he got started training professional strongman Brian Shaw What he learned coaching and working with Brian The role and value of continuing to push and educate yourself as a coach What Joe sees as the future of S&C, and how YOU can keep developing yourself as a coach   Connect with Joe: BigHousePower.com Joe Kenn on Instagram   Build Savage, Athletic Beasts with Exerfly! This week’s episode of the Physical Preparation Podcast is brought to you by Exerfly. Flywheel training is a method of strength training where your athletes generate resistance by using the inertia of a flywheel instead of traditional gravity-based resistance training By accelerating and then decelerating a disk, your athletes generate resistance in both the concentric and eccentric portions of the lift, WITHOUT the need for ridiculously heavy weights. Standard free weight training is great for the early preparatory phases, but as athletes develop there’s more to it than just getting stronger at all costs. At some point, you need to prepare them for the massive eccentric forces they’ll experience on the field, court or pitch – and with Exerfly’s motorized technology, you can increase the eccentric overload of the lift anywhere from 1-80%! Exerfly is used by numerous teams in the NFL, NBA, over 50% of the English Premiere League, and numerous Olympic development programs. Now as a small business owner you may immediately assume that an Exerfly is out of your budget, because we all know that every penny counts. But Exerfly has you covered here as well – they offer 36-month, interest free-financing, so you can get started ASAP with your training and pay as you go. And when you factor in a 30-day money back guarantee, 2- year warranty AND free shipping, the Exerfly really is a solid investment. To learn more, head over to Exerfly.com so you can start building some savage athletic beasts in your gym.   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 Joe Kenn on the Evolution of Strength and Conditioning appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Terrence “TK” Kennell has worked in pro baseball, to women’s professional soccer, to men’s college basketball, and now a job with UFC. Working in all these areas has given him a broad set of experiences, and helped forge his approach to training. So in today’s episode, we’re going to look at some of the global principles necessary to be successful in physical preparation. We’re going to talk about annual planning – and why you SHOULD be doing it in some form or fashion. We’re going to talk about in-season training, and some of the benefits you get from spending more time with your developing athletes. And last but not least, we dive into on of my favorite topics, which is tissue prep – and why you should be making it an emphasis with your athletes.   It’s not a lack of volume that’s hurting them, it’s a lack of preparation for the volume that’s hurting them. Terrence “TK” Kennell   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: TK’s wide-ranging background and road through pro baseball, soccer, college basketball, and now the UFC His thoughts on annual planning, and thoughts on best practices How to have a long-term plan, while still staying agile in the short-term In-Season Training: How to manage it and make the best of it TK’s approach to tactical periodization and streamlining loading across the training week KPI’s for the off-season, and how to maximize off-season progress The role and value of extensive work, especially in the form of jumps, throws, etc.   Connect with TK: TK on Twitter TK on IG   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 September 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 Terrence “TK” Kennell on Annual Planning, In-Season Training and Tissue Prep appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Andrew Hauser has worked in a number of capacities in professional baseball both in the strength & medical capacities, most recently as the Director of Performance Rehab for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Director of Player Health & Performance for the Atlanta Braves. And he has recently made the dive into the private space in Phoenix, AZ focusing on training, rehab, return to play and consulting starting his own business called Continuum High Performance. But today, we’re going to focus on this idea of return to play – or maybe more specifically, return to PERFORMANCE. Lots of people are talking about RTP, but how many are doing it well? How are they doing it at the highest levels of sport? And how can you take this knowledge to help YOUR clients and athletes get better results when coming back from injury? That’s the focus of today’s show, and I really think you’re going to enjoy it!   Sometimes you’ve got to show them a little failure that’s NOT going to set them back. – Andrew Hauser   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Andrew’s career path, and how a life-changing injury forged him and made him who he is today. His first steps when it comes to his return to play (RTP) model, and why timelines are so important. How you go about getting everyone – coaches, trainers, physical and massage therapists, etc. – on the same page. Andrew’s thoughts on keeping everyone on course when dealing with major injuries and take weeks or months to rehabilitate. The role of contingency plans or “alternate routes” when dealing with setbacks Why the mental side of RTP may be the biggest issue at hand today What he’s learned spending numerous years in pro sports, and what he’s learning now that he’s moved into the private sector   Connect with Andrew: ContinuumHP.com Andrew@ContinuumHP.com Andrew Hauser on Twitter Andrew Hauser on Instagram   Build Savage, Athletic Beasts with Exerfly! This week’s episode of the Physical Preparation Podcast is brought to you by Exerfly. Flywheel training is a method of strength training where your athletes generate resistance by using the inertia of a flywheel instead of traditional gravity-based resistance training By accelerating and then decelerating a disk, your athletes generate resistance in both the concentric and eccentric portions of the lift, WITHOUT the need for ridiculously heavy weights. Standard free weight training is great for the early preparatory phases, but as athletes develop there’s more to it than just getting stronger at all costs. At some point, you need to prepare them for the massive eccentric forces they’ll experience on the field, court or pitch – and with Exerfly’s motorized technology, you can increase the eccentric overload of the lift anywhere from 1-80%! Exerfly is used by numerous teams in the NFL, NBA, over 50% of the English Premiere League, and numerous Olympic development programs. Now as a small business owner you may immediately assume that an Exerfly is out of your budget, because we all know that every penny counts. But Exerfly has you covered here as well – they offer 36-month, interest free-financing, so you can get started ASAP with your training and pay as you go. And when you factor in a 30-day money back guarantee, 2- year warranty AND free shipping, the Exerfly really is a solid investment. To learn more, head over to Exerfly.com so you can start building some savage athletic beasts in your gym.   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 Andrew Hauser on Punching Holes & Filling Gaps to Build Your Return to Play Model appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you opened a gym 10-15 years ago, you know the struggle was REAL when it came to selling sports-performance training. Not only were you trying to sell people something – which is almost never easy – but you were trying to sell them something they often didn’t even know existed! So imagine doing that not 10, not 20, but almost 30 years ago? That was the struggle Ben Shear had when he first started. Ben knew he didn’t want to train the general population, but convincing athletes to come train with him would be no easy feat. Not only did he have to educate the public on WHY sports performance training was important, but then convince them to pay for it as well! But since then, Ben has become a true pioneer in the strength and conditioning space, as he’s well-known in both the hockey and golf training spaces Ben’s mantra is simple: Rather than blindly GUESSING as to what a client or athlete needs, he’s using force plates, 3d motion capture, and the Exerfly to help get the best possible results for his athletes. And the coolest thing is seeing those results pay off in the real world. Ben has trained more than 20 PGA Touring Professionals – including a former World #1 golfer and Major Champion. And he’s been named one of the Top 50 Golf Professionals in the Country via Golf Digest magazine, so it’s safe to say his methods are producing results.   Data is a scary thing for players when the team is doing it. In the private where they feel safe, it’s just information to help them avoid those pitfalls. – Ben Shear   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: How Ben got started in the world of physical preparation. The challenges of being in this space – and getting started! – nearly 30 years ago. Why Ben loves training both hockey players and golfers. How he got started using tech, and how it’s evolved over the years. Why Muscle and Fitness and Flex weren’t going to cut it for information – and who he went to instead! Using your assessment process to make more informed decisions. A practical example of how something simple like a countermovement jump can help you write better training programs. What Ben would do if he DIDN’T have access to the tech he does now.   Connect with Ben: AthleticEdge.net Ben Shear on Instagram Ben Shear on Twitter   Build Savage, Athletic Beasts with Exerfly! This week’s episode of the Physical Preparation Podcast is brought to you by Exerfly. Flywheel training is a method of strength training where your athletes generate resistance by using the inertia of a flywheel instead of traditional gravity-based resistance training By accelerating and then decelerating a disk, your athletes generate resistance in both the concentric and eccentric portions of the lift, WITHOUT the need for ridiculously heavy weights. Standard free weight training is great for the early preparatory phases, but as athletes develop there’s more to it than just getting stronger at all costs. At some point, you need to prepare them for the massive eccentric forces they’ll experience on the field, court or pitch – and with Exerfly’s motorized technology, you can increase the eccentric overload of the lift anywhere from 1-80%! Exerfly is used by numerous teams in the NFL, NBA, over 50% of the English Premiere League, and numerous Olympic development programs. Now as a small business owner you may immediately assume that an Exerfly is out of your budget, because we all know that every penny counts. But Exerfly has you covered here as well – they offer 36-month, interest free-financing, so you can get started ASAP with your training and pay as you go. And when you factor in a 30-day money back guarantee, 2- year warranty AND free shipping, the Exerfly really is a solid investment. To learn more, head over to Exerfly.com so you can start building some savage athletic beasts in your gym.   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 Ben Shear on Merging Tech and Performance Training in the Private Sector appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Have you ever fallen TOTALLY FLAT when coaching or cuing a client? You’re pulling everything out of your playbook, and for whatever reason, it’s just NOT working? If so, welcome to the club! I know this has happened to me in the past, and it has most definitely happened to today’s guest Nick Winkelman. At the time, Nick was working with some of the most elite athletes on the planet at EXOS as the head coach of their NFL Combine Prep program. And when he determined he wasn’t truly connecting and making an impact on his athletes performance, that’s when he realized he needed to change. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the Language of Coaching – which just so happens to also be the title of Nick’s new book on this very topic.   We don’t ALWAYS need to provide a cue – it’s only when we feel it’s necessary. – Nick Winkelman   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Nick’s background and jumping-off point in the industry. How he originally got interested in coaching/cuing, and them moment he realized he needed to get better. The power of “The Moment BEFORE the Movement” The difference between interpersonal communication and communicating movement The Coaching Communication Loop (and it’s 5 moments) Nick’s thoughts on Informing vs. Interfering When to use Internal vs. External Cues Learning to trust your instincts as a coach   Links Referenced: The Language of Coaching Website Language of Coaching Book   Build Savage, Athletic Beasts with Exerfly! This week’s episode of the Physical Preparation Podcast is brought to you by Exerfly. Flywheel training is a method of strength training where your athletes generate resistance by using the inertia of a flywheel instead of traditional gravity-based resistance training By accelerating and then decelerating a disk, your athletes generate resistance in both the concentric and eccentric portions of the lift, WITHOUT the need for ridiculously heavy weights. Standard free weight training is great for the early preparatory phases, but as athletes develop there’s more to it than just getting stronger at all costs. At some point, you need to prepare them for the massive eccentric forces they’ll experience on the field, court or pitch – and with Exerfly’s motorized technology, you can increase the eccentric overload of the lift anywhere from 1-80%! Exerfly is used by numerous teams in the NFL, NBA, over 50% of the English Premiere League, and numerous Olympic development programs. Now as a small business owner you may immediately assume that an Exerfly is out of your budget, because we all know that every penny counts. But Exerfly has you covered here as well – they offer 36-month, interest free-financing, so you can get started ASAP with your training and pay as you go. And when you factor in a 30-day money back guarantee, 2- year warranty AND free shipping, the Exerfly really is a solid investment. To learn more, head over to Exerfly.com so you can start building some savage athletic beasts in your gym.   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 Nick Winkelman on the Language of Coaching appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.