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Mar 11, 2022 • 53min
Mike Reinold on the Science & Practice of Blood Flow Restriction Training
Mike Reinold is a world renowned and award-winning clinician, researcher, and educator. As a physical therapist, athletic training, and strength and conditioning coach, he specializes in all aspects of sports performance and rehabilitation.
Mike is currently the Co-Founder of Champion PT and Performance, in Boston, MA, and Senior Medical Advisor for the Chicago White Sox after years of working at prestigious institutions like the American Sports Medicine Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, and as Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist for the Boston Red Sox.
He is the President-Elect of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. He has authored dozens of publications, lectured at national conferences, and has an educational website, podcast, and online courses at MikeReinold.com.
In this show, Mike and I take a deep dive into the world of blood flow restriction training. We cover what it is, what it does, who should be using it, and even dive into the practical side like protocols and the like.
Whether you’re doing BFR on a regular basis or just hoping to learn the ropes, I think this podcast has something for everyone in it.
This is like peanut butter and chocolate – they’re better together! You don’t have to pick one of them. We strengthen muscles and load movements. – Mike Reinold
This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast:
What blood flow restriction (BFR) training is.
Who should be using BFR – and who SHOULD NOT.
Why many injured athletes are prime candidates for BFR training.
How low-load training incorporating BFR can spare joints while building strength.
The potential aerobic benefits of using BFR in your reconditioning program.
How to explain BFR to your clients/athletes to increase buy-in.
The 3 factors you need to incorporate into training to get the most out of your BFR workouts.
An overview of the 30-15-15-15 protocol, and other potential protocols you can use once comfortable.
Resources Mentioned:
Physical Preparation with Mike Reinold
Connect with Mike:
Website
BFR Course
Social Media
Facebook
Instagram
Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification
Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?
Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?
Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?
It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!
If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.
In this massive course, you’ll learn:
How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes
How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results
The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between
The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line!
This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career.
So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today!
Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 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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Mar 4, 2022 • 58min
Lee Boyce on How to Have More Success with Gen Pop Clients
Lee Boyce is a strength coach and educator based in Toronto, Canada, working with clients and athletes since 2007.
He’s developed international recognition as a trainer and fitness writer for publications such as Men’s Health, Oxygen, TRAIN, Inside Fitness, SHAPE, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, Men’s Journal, Esquire, and STRONG Fitness Magazine
In this show, Lee and I talk about ALL the things. We start by discussing gen pop training, and why we need more candid discussions about goals in that space.
We talk about finding the “Sweet Spot” in training, and why it’s so imperative to long-term success.
We talk about how Lee shifted his mindset during the pandemic, and the changes he had to make to his training and lifestyle after the fact.
And last but not least we talk about goal setting and goal feedback, and why clients need honesty and transparency from you as their coach.
Strength is a defining factor for a lot of things and can be important to develop, but it doesn’t mean we have to rush everyone into a specific kind of training. – Lee Boyce
This Week on the Physical Preparation Podcast:
Lee’s journey into the world of physical preparation.
How he got started as a fitness writer.
The most common goals Lee sees with his gen pop clients (and why it’s not necessarily what you think!)
The most common issues Lee sees with his clients
“Sweet Spot” Training – what it is, and how to help your clients find it
How Lee shifted his mindset during the pandemic to stay on track and dialed in
Why goal feedback is so critical for your clients and athletes
Thoughts on exercise selection, and why a “one-size-fits-all” approach is a recipe for disaster
Lee’s favorite article of all time
The NBA star that Lee most resembles
Connect with Lee:
Lee’s Website
Lee Boyce on Instagram
Lee Boyce on Twitter
Lee Boyce on Facebook
Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification
Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?
Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?
Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?
It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!
If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.
In this massive course, you’ll learn:
How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes
How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results
The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between
The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line!
This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career.
So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today!
Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 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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Feb 25, 2022 • 1h 5min
Jason Brown on the Big Rocks of Conditioning, Programming and Online Coaching
Combat veteran Jason Brown, began his journey in the world of physical preparation at an early age.
While his father encouraged his athletic training, his mother was a powerlifter herself and served as a great role model for Jason.
Today, Jason is a Certified Special Strengths Coach with Westside Barbell and has a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science.
He is the Founder of Jason Brown Coaching, where he helps his clients become stronger and well-conditioned while working with other coaches to create better training programs.
Jason joins me today to discuss his philosophies on conditioning, online coaching, and creating better programs. He explains why not understanding the basics of program design is a major problem coaches make.
He discusses why many trainers miss the foundational principles of program design and reveals what it takes to retain clients for life. Jason also describes what the cardiac output method is and offers advice for coaches who want to take their business online.
The best sign of a great coach is restraint. It’s not what you put into a program, but what you don’t. – Jason Brown
This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast:
What got Jason in the world of physical preparation and strength and conditioning
How he teaches other coaches and serves his clients through Jason Brown Coaching
The value of niching down your market
Using a concurrent form of training and Jason’s philosophy on coaching
Why people are missing the basic principles of program design
The biggest mistakes people make when writing training programs
Methods for blending strength and conditioning in workouts
Why coaches need to integrate the cardiac output method into their programs
The benefits of low-intensity recovery work for stressed people
The difference between online and in-person coaching
Jason’s advice for coaches who want to take their coaching work online
How learning business and marketing helps coaches make a bigger impact in the industry
Why men over 35 should focus on diet and nutrition
Connect with Jason:
Jason Brown Coaching
Podcast: The Strong AF x Well-Conditioned Show
Jason Brown Coaching on Instagram
Jason Brown Coaching on Facebook
Jason Brown Coaching on Twitter
Jason Brown Coaching on YouTube
Jason Brown on LinkedIn
Jason Brown on T-Nation
Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification
Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?
Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?
Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?
It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!
If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.
In this massive course, you’ll learn:
How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes
How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results
The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between
The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line!
This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career.
So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today!
Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 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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Feb 18, 2022 • 47min
Marc Bubbs on Assessing, Educating and Fueling Basketball Players
Over the past 20 years, Dr. Marc Bubbs has remained passionate about what makes humans perform better.
He is the Director of Performance Nutrition for Canada Basketball and the Consultant Performance Nutritionist for a portfolio of professional and Olympic athletes.
Whether he’s working with elite athletes or busy executives, Marc aims to improve his clients’ health using an evidence-based approach to nutrition and fitness.
Marc is also the host of the Performance Nutrition Podcast—where he connects his audience with leading experts in human performance—and a highly-acclaimed author.
And his book, Peak 40, explores how the stress that surrounds midlife can impact physical and mental health.
Marc joins us today to discuss his philosophy on nutritional programs for basketball and other sports.
He outlines his thoughts on educating basketball players and optimizing their nutrition.
He explains the role of consistency in training and nutrition and describes the value of carbohydrates.
Marc provides advice for people who struggle with gaining weight and underscores the nutritional difference between different athletic demographics.
And last but not least, he highlights the role of identity change in changing habits around food and nutrition.
Whether you’re a nutritionist or a strength and conditioning coach, working with mindset is the frontier of performance. – Dr. Marc Bubbs
This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast:
Marc’s philosophy on prescribing nutritional programs for basketball players
Understanding the relationship between physical activity and caloric demand
The difference in nutritional needs between athletes and the general population
The value of consistency in weight training and nutrition
The importance of carbohydrates and their role in immune function
Marc’s assessment process and why consistency is key in food and nutrition
The “Three Ts” of protein intake and our emotional ties to food
Behavior change and building habits around food and nutrition
Marc’s advice on eating to add or lose weight for athletes
Periodizing training and nutrition to balance energy intake and fueling for sport
The role of supplements in nutrition and the best time to take collagen
The nutritional difference between high school players and elite athletes
Connect with Marc:
Marc Bubbs Website
Podcast: The Performance Nutrition Podcast
Course: Basketball Performance Nutrition (Use code RTS to save $50!)
Book: Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports
Marc Bubbs on LinkedIn
Marc Bubbs on Instagram
Marc Bubbs on Facebook
Marc Bubbs on Twitter
Marc Bubbs on YouTube
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!
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Feb 11, 2022 • 1h
Brandon Smitley on Developing the Young Athlete
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!
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Feb 4, 2022 • 50min
Jo Clubb on the Intersection of Science and Sports
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!
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Jan 28, 2022 • 39min
The BIG Q&A Show – January 2022
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.

Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 6min
Lindsay Parker on Curiosity, Awareness and Education in Women’s Fitness
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!
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Jan 14, 2022 • 46min
Stefan Valdes on Developing an Elite NBA Off-Season Program
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!
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Jan 7, 2022 • 51min
Brijesh Patel on Developing Your Mindset, Attitude and Self-Talk
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!
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