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Jun 25, 2022 • 1h 5min
Jill Coleman on How to Build a Successful and Rewarding Online Fitness Business
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!
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Jun 17, 2022 • 1h 27min
Joe Kenn on the Evolution of Strength and Conditioning
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!
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Jun 11, 2022 • 49min
Terrence “TK” Kennell on Annual Planning, In-Season Training and Tissue Prep
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!
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Jun 3, 2022 • 1h 14min
Andrew Hauser on Punching Holes & Filling Gaps to Build Your Return to Play Model
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.

May 27, 2022 • 58min
Ben Shear on Merging Tech and Performance Training in the Private Sector
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.

May 20, 2022 • 1h 12min
Nick Winkelman on the Language of Coaching
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.

May 13, 2022 • 1h 7min
Dr. Sean Pastuch on Bridging the Gap Between Training and Healthcare
Dr. Sean Pastuch, DC, grew up around the fitness, health, and wellness industry.
And when he graduated Chiro school, he ended up opening a clinic and a CrossFit gym, he didn’t want to be that Chiro who tells you, “You need to this exercise and be on “X” program.”
Then, pat you on the back and say see you next week.
He works with people and athletes, who don’t want to deal with pain and injury anymore. And at the same time, don’t want to stop their training or don’t want to keep modifying their workouts every time there’s a workout that has overhead movements.
In this show, Sean and I talk about the fitness industry as a whole, why trainers and coaches should be working to bridge the gap between training and healthcare, and the advice he’d give both his younger self, and young trainers and coaches listening to this show.
Sean has a really unique viewpoint on coaching and how we can improve our industry, so I hope you enjoy the show.
We need an entirely new business model that is completely departed from anything that looks, feels or smells like the gym they used to own. – Dr. Sean Pastuch
This Week on the Physical Preparation Podcast:
How a chiropractor ended up owning and operating a CrossFit gym.
Why Sean believes that a lack of self-awareness makes the fitness industry less valuable.
How trainers and coaches can bridge the gap between training/coaching and healthcare.
The story behind building his gyms, and ultimately, letting them go to pursue other options.
Why Sean opened both Active Life RX and Active Life Professional.
The advice he would give a young, up and coming coach or trainer to help them be more successful
Books Referenced:
Tax Free Wealth
The Alchemist
Connect with Dr. Sean:
Dr. Sean Pastuch on IG
LinkedIn
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 Dr. Sean Pastuch on Bridging the Gap Between Training and Healthcare appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

May 6, 2022 • 60min
Anthony Mucurio on Side Hustles, Hedging Your Bets, and Transforming Young Athletes
Anthony Mucurio is a professional coach for people looking to improve their physical capabilities for sport.
In addition to building beasts on the field, he is also dedicated to helping people stay HEALTHY so they can reach their FULL physical potential in life.
His vision is to bridge the gap between modern sports science and classic training methods. In his mind the goal is to create a training program that builds tremendous athleticism while also building resiliency against injury.
In this show, Anthony and I have a great chat. We start by talking about how a PE teacher from Brooklyn ended up owning a gym in upstate New York.
From there, we dive head first into his training philosophy – the role of split-stance and single-leg work, why extensive plyos are important, his thoughts on speed training, and much, much more.
Anthony is really doing some amazing work with his athletes, and I know you’re going to love this show.
I believe health precedes performance – and if you can’t stay on the field, then the rest of it doesn’t even matter. Anthony Mucurio
This Week on the Physical Preparation Podcast:
How a PE teacher from Brooklyn ended up owning and operating a gym in Upstate New York.
How Anthony got his start training young athletes.
His elevator pitch for someone who might want to work with him.
Anthony’s “Big Rocks” when it comes to training young athletes.
How to help kids get faster and more explosive for sports.
The role of the weight room in young athlete development.
Why extensive plyos can help build healthy, strong and resilient athletes.
Connect with Anthony:
Anthony’s Website
Anthony on Instagram
Anthony 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 Anthony Mucurio on Side Hustles, Hedging Your Bets, and Transforming Young Athletes appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 5min
Molly Galbraith on Dealing with Womens’ Body Image, Eating Disorders, and Social Media
Molly Galbraith, is the cofounder of Girls Gone Strong (GGS), the world’s largest platform providing evidence-based, interdisciplinary health, fitness, nutrition, and pregnancy education for women and the health and fitness professionals who work with them—including industry-leading certification programs and coaching.
She’s also the creator of the GGS Academy, which houses those certifications and has students and grads in over 100 countries around the world.
And most recently she wrote a new book called Strong Women Lift Each Other Up.
In this show, Molly and I talk dive into several hot button topics including body image, disordered eating, and social media.
Needless to say if you train female clients of any age, you’ll take something away from this episode.
People come in all shapes and sizes of body’s, so help them see that diversity in body’s is actually normal. – Molly Galbraith
This Week on the Physical Preparation Podcast:
Molly’s start in physical preparation, and her journey through the various realms of the fitness world.
What male trainers NEED TO KNOW about training their female athletes with regards to body image.
The role of moms in a young girls’ body image.
How parents can help promote a positive body image.
The difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating.
The red flags or tell-tale signs of someone that might be struggling with an eating disorder.
Molly thoughts on the pros and cons of social media.
Why “curating” your social media feed could be one of the best things you can do.
Connect with Molly:
Molly Galbraith Website
Girls Gone Strong
Book: Strong Women Lift Each Other Up
Girls Gone Strong on LinkedIn
Girls Gone Strong on Instagram
Girls Gone Strong on Facebook
Girls Gone Strong on Twitter
Girls Gone Strong on YouTube
Molly Galbraith on Instagram
Molly Galbraith on Facebook
Molly Galbraith 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!
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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.
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Apr 22, 2022 • 46min
Nick Lambe on Sleep, Seminars and the Future of Continuing Education
Nick Lambe has been a coach for the last 10 years. He has always aimed to and prided himself on being different in his approach to working with clients.
Nick is a massage therapist, strength coach, sleep coach and health coach but envisions himself firstly as a healthcare practitioner.
With regards to lifestyle interventions, Nick has taken a deep dive into sleep. He believes that sleep is the foundation for health and well being, despite being often under-appreciated and undervalued.
And last but not least, alongside fellow longtime coach Derek Mendoza, Nick founded the COACHED Education platform. A education system designed to elevate the standard for health and fitness coaches by focusing on the missing links of the industry.
They hosted the inaugural Raise the Bar conference which brought an unparalleled lineup of 22 leading speakers with a goal of industry growth.
In this show, Nick and I cover a bunch of different topics. We start off by talking about sleep, and what he’s focusing on these days in that regard.
From there, we dive into the seminar series he’s created, and what allowed him to grow during the COVID years.
And last we dive into the topic of con ed, and get his thoughts on how continuing education will continue to evolve over the years.
This was a great show and I really think you’re going to love it!
What can you offer of value to them, without asking for anything in return? – Nick Lambe
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
Nick’s wide ranging background and start in the fitness industry.
NEW thoughts and epiphanies he’s had on the topic of sleep.
What prompted Nick to start his own seminar series.
His mindset going into COVID, and how timing me preparation to help him really grow his business.
Nick’s crazy idea to host an IN-PERSON summit, the issues that came up, and what he ultimately felt about his first live seminar.
How he sees the future of the seminar/education space, and his plans for the future.
Why he wants coaches to think of themselves as healthcare practitioners, not just “strength coaches” or “personal trainers.”
A really fun lightning round where we talk first cars, concerts, his side hustle, and the music he jams out to when he thinks no one else is listening!
Resources Mentioned:
Recovery and Sleep Summit 2022
Sleep and Recovery Coach Course (Use code “PHYSICALPREP” to save 15%!)
Connect with Nick:
Nick Lambe on Becoming a Sleep Coach
Online Sleep Coach 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!
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