If you train basketball players and want to take their health and performance to the next level, you’re going to love this episode! Matt Aldred is in his sixth season at Furman and was promoted to assistant head coach and director of basketball health and performance in August of 2023. Beyond basketball, Matt also handles the strength and conditioning programs for men’s golf, and men’s and women’s cross country. But let’s be honest – this show is all about hoops! Today we’re going to cover why Matt’s focused on individualizing programs and the buckets he uses to group his basketball players, how to manage and improve the performance of facially driven athletes, and in one of my favorite segments we discuss the role and implementation of drop landings into his programs.   These guys have high aspirations. They are compelled. They’re not committed or compliant – they’re compelled. So it’s our jobs to be like “Let’s rock! You want to train 6-days per week? Let’s go!” – Matt Aldred   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Matt’s background, and what got a soccer (Football!) player started in the world of physical prep. His career arc, and how he got started working at Furman. Why individualization is such a key piece of the puzzle for him. The buckets he uses to define his basketball players, and how that helps him write more effective programs. What “fascial” based-athletes are, and what they need to find that blend between performance and health. Drop Landings: What they are, and why you should consider using them in your programs. The KPI’s Matt is tracking with his drop landings. Get started today! The sets, reps and box heights he would prescribe to someone new with drop landings. Wearable resistance: What it is, and why Matt’s liking it. The role of novelty in training of high-level athletes. The BIG Question. The always popular lightning round where we talk dad life, nature, favorite cities and what’s next for Matt!     Connect with Matt: Matt on Instagram   Related Links: Stiff vs. Shallow Landings Article Matt’s IG Post on Stiff Landings   Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates! Force plates are in no way, shape or form new technology, but Hawkin Dynamics has brought them to the 21st century. Hawkin Dynamics plates are wireless which makes them portable and easy to set-up and use. You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths and weaknesses. Their software interface is clean, intuitive and easy on the eye, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance. And last but not least, dual force plates allow you to see side-to-side asymmetries, especially in athletes who are in the return to play process. With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level. To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics. Or for direct sales inquires, feel free to reach out to Drake Berberet directly via email at drake@hawkindynamics.com or via direct message on Instagram at strength2.speed   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Matt Aldred on Drop Landings, Wearable Resistance, and Being Dangerous at Everything appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Discover the world of physical preparation, recovery, and peak performance with Dr. Greg Wells. Explore the concept of being a 24-hour athlete, the power of real vacation for regeneration, and the importance of nutrient-rich foods. Learn from Michael Phelps' journey and reset your mindset post setbacks. Dive into the transformative impact of positive influences on well-being and performance.

Passionate about sports since childhood, Dylan Gutheil played football and rugby in high school and continued his rugby career at Springfield College, where he earned a degree in Exercise Science. Dylan started personal training right out of college for 5 years until he got frustrated with the corporate training environment and decided there was a better way to deliver coaching that could have a bigger impact on more people’s lives. And in 2016 his former college classmate and rugby co-captain, Jared, joined him to open Flight Performance and Fitness. Dylan’s main drive is to build Flight to the best possible training facility it can be so it can help more people reach their personal goals and potential. And in this episode of the Physical Prep Podcast, we dive into why exercise selection is so critical in your program design, why he’s passionate about developing young coaches, and his thoughts on why they HAVE NOT tried to niche their business down. Let’s do this!   If I believe I can help this person…or I believe I can deliver a really good service to this person, I’m NOT going to turn them down. – Dylan Gutheil   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Dylan’s background and why he originally got started in the world of Physical Preparation. Why Springfield college was such a great place for him to get started, and his early mentors there. What he learned during his 5 years working in a commercial gym… …and how his time there ultimately led to him opening his own gym, Flight Fitness and Performance! Dylan’s “Big Rocks” and overarching philosophy when it comes to training. The power of exercise selection – and why we should ALL be striving to choose the best exercises for our clients and athletes. Some of the biggest mistakes Dylan sees making with their exercise choices. Why he’s so passionate about developing young coaches. The lessons he’s learned over the years in regards to developing and mentoring others. Dylan’s rationale for NOT niching down in his business. A really fun lightning round where we talk core training, the biggest changes he’s made to his programs over the past 1-2 years, and his favorite moment (so far) as a coach!     Connect with Dylan Dylan on Instagram Flight Performance and Fitness   Related Links Alex Hubelbank on Principles, Value Systems and Player-Driven Processes in Sport Instagram Ab Post from Lightning Round   Have YOU Heard About the New IFAST University? When Bill and I created IFASTU back in 2016, our singular goal was to make it an elite resource for trainers, coaches and rehab professionals across the globe. Because there are 100’s, if not 1000’s of coaches who would love to come to IFAST and learn from us, but can’t. So the new IFAST University is not only sleeker and more streamlined, but we also have two membership options based on where you’re at in your career. Our IFASTU Standard option is like the Netflix of training con ed. Here you’ll have access to the complete IFASTU archive, which has well over 100 in-depth videos on topics like program design, coaching and anatomy and movement. Plus, every month you’ll get a new piece of content from a world-class coach – someone that’s going to help YOU take your game to the next level. But if you’re really looking to fast-track your progress, you may want to get in on IFASTU ELITE. Here you’ll not only have access to the archives and monthly content drops like standard users, but you’ll also have direct access to both Bill and I each and every month. Between two monthly Q&A calls, access to over 100 previously recorded Q&A call’s, and direct access to both us and our group of elite coaches via our private forum, this is a sure-fire way to get around the right people and level up FAST. If you’re interested in learning more, just head over to 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, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Dylan Gutheil on the Art of Exercise Selection, Developing Coaches, and NOT Niching Down appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Have you ever struggled or doubted yourself as a coach? Wondered if you were smart enough to really get results? Or maybe thought that everyone else out there was doing a better job than you? Well welcome to the club – because both myself and today’s guest have felt the same way at one point in time! Andy McCloy is the owner of Body Creations, Inc in Huntsville, Alabama, where they train athletes of all ages and sports including football, basketball, baseball, mixed martial arts (MMA), wrestling, soccer, softball, and golf. Andy has worked with hundreds of athletes ranging from middle and high school to the Professional levels, including the NFL and Arena Football Leagues. And in this episode, Andy and I not only talk about the struggles of being a coach, but the insecurities he dealt with early-on in his career. If you’re looking for a story with a kick-ass hero going on an awesome journey, you’re going to love today’s episode. Let’s do this!   You don’t have to sacrifice the connection with your family just because you’re working more. I would argue that a lot of people in your family will respect you even more because of it. – Andy McCloy   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: A brief intro from Andy, and what’s new since the last time he was on the show. Why Andy originally got into coaching, and the unique path he took to get the ball rolling. How struggle and insecurity drove him head-first into continuing education, and how his mindset has evolved as a result. The early influences in Andy’s career, and the people that helped him along the way. Why Andy doubted himself early-on – and how he got over that and truly started to believe in himself as a coach. How Andy is helping build the next generation of great trainers and coaches at his gym. When he realized that instead of just coaching, he needed to put an emphasis on becoming a better business owner and leader. A really fun lightning round where we discuss the shoe game, how being a dad has impacted him, and the biggest lessons he’s learned running a brick-and-mortar facility.     Connect with Andy: Andy on IG Body Creations Inc Website   Related Links: Andy’s other appearances on the Physical Prep Podcast Alwyn Cosgrove on Fat Loss Training, Mentorship and Paying it Forward Fellows Coffee Onyx Coffee   Have YOU Heard About the New IFAST University? When Bill and I created IFASTU back in 2016, our singular goal was to make it an elite resource for trainers, coaches and rehab professionals across the globe. Because there are 100’s, if not 1000’s of coaches who would love to come to IFAST and learn from us, but can’t. So the new IFAST University is not only sleeker and more streamlined, but we also have two membership options based on where you’re at in your career. Our IFASTU Standard option is like the Netflix of training con ed. Here you’ll have access to the complete IFASTU archive, which has well over 100 in-depth videos on topics like program design, coaching and anatomy and movement. Plus, every month you’ll get a new piece of content from a world-class coach – someone that’s going to help YOU take your game to the next level. But if you’re really looking to fast-track your progress, you may want to get in on IFASTU ELITE. Here you’ll not only have access to the archives and monthly content drops like standard users, but you’ll also have direct access to both Bill and I each and every month. Between two monthly Q&A calls, access to over 100 previously recorded Q&A call’s, and direct access to both us and our group of elite coaches via our private forum, this is a sure-fire way to get around the right people and level up FAST. If you’re interested in learning more, just head over to 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, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Andy McCloy on His Coaching Journey, Building a Legacy Business, and Outworking Your Self Doubt appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

What has Eric Cressey NOT accomplished in his career? He’s the President of Cressey Sports Performance, and the Director of Player Health and Performance for THE New York Yankees. And of course he’s a published author, internationally renowned speaker, and the host of the Elite Baseball Development podcast. But perhaps most importantly to me, Eric is someone that I’ve grown up in this industry alongside, and I couldn’t be happier to see his success – and to have him back on the podcast this week! In this episode, I really wanted to hone in on the journey of a coach, and highlight the ups and downs we all go through in our career. And while we do talk some X’s and O’s training at the end, I think you’re going to love hearing what really makes Eric Cressey tick, and what’s turned him into the coach he is today. Let’s do this!   You’ve got to prove value – we trained pro guys for free for a couple years before we ever thought about charging them… That was a really transformative time when we realized people were relocating just to train with us. –  Eric Cressey   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: A little bit about Eric and what’s new in his world. What originally got him into coaching, along with his early mentors and influences. How he got started in the writing game, and why he still prefers writing over speaking. Finding your voice: What Eric did to come into his own. Did THE Eric Cressey ever doubt himself as a coach? What it means to build a “Stick Business” – and why that was such a big goal and focus for him. How a tennis player with beat-up shoulders became the world’s foremost baseball S&C Coach. Eric’s thoughts on shoulder training and management, and how that’s evolved over the course of his 20-year career. Why Load vs. Capacity is one of the most critical aspects of ANY injury. ONE ASPECT of movement that could help athletes improve their long-term health and performance. His advice for young coaches, and where you can (and probably won’t) find mentors. A really fun lightning round where we talk kiddos, Spring Training, how he does all the things, and what’s next for Eric Cressey.     Connect with Eric: EricCressey.com Eric on Instagram Elite Baseball Development Podcast   Related Links: Eric’s Appearances on the Physical Prep Podcast Brijesh Patel on Developing Your Mindset, Attitude and Self-Talk Sam Miller on Training, Testing and Quantifying Power with 3-D Resistance Bill Hartman on How Body Shapes Drive Movement and Performance   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 2023. To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Eric Cressey on Load vs. Capacity, “Sticky” Businesses, and the 8-Week Magic Mark in Rehab appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Austin Einhorn discusses improving skill development, childhood development in young athletes, the prevalence of non-contact injuries in sports, the importance of language in coaching, and empowering athletes to advocate for themselves. The podcast explores practical coaching methods, critical thinking in problem-solving, and optimizing health for performance.

Sam Miller is the Founder and CEO of Proteus motion – a cutting-edge technology and training company that’s looking to fill in the gaps with how we test and train for power development. As someone that’s always looking to sharpen the saw and improve my own programming, I jumped at the chance to get Sam on the show. After watching demo videos of the Proteus I obviously wanted to talk about how we can incorporate better 3D Training with our athletes, but what I was most surprised by was how he’s using it with gen pop clients as well. So in this episode we cover a ton of ground – from the long days and nights Sam had when he started building the Proteus, to why we need to be digging deeper into rotational power training, and of course discussing how important it is to make training FUN – so our clients and athletes will want to keep coming back for years to come.   It is absolutely essential to be evaluating multi-planar and rotational movement. – Sam Miller   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: How Sam got started in the world of physical prep. The origins of Proteus Motion, and all of the long days and sleepless nights that led to it’s creation. The process of going from concept, to prototype, to functional unit. Why a Proteus is so powerful, and how it’s different from your standard dumbbells, cables and bands. 3D Resistance: What it is, and why you should be testing and training it. Why the standard tools for assessing power development leave a lot to be desired. How an over-reliance on sagittal plane activities can actually hamper rotational sports performance. The role of 3D training for both rotational sports athletes, as well as your gen pop clients! What’s next for Sam and Proteus in the years to come. A really fun lightning round where we talk about the biggest headaches he’s had in the process, what he’s taking away from their assessment process, and just how many data points they currently have (it’s crazy!)     Connect with Sam and Proteus: ProteusMotion.com Proteus on IG Tag Proteus on Twitter Eric Cressey Podcasts Damian Lillard Rehab using Proteus     Have YOU Heard About the New IFAST University? When Bill and I created IFASTU back in 2016, our singular goal was to make it an elite resource for trainers, coaches and rehab professionals across the globe. Because there are 100’s, if not 1000’s of coaches who would love to come to IFAST and learn from us, but can’t. So the new IFAST University is not only sleeker and more streamlined, but we also have two membership options based on where you’re at in your career. Our IFASTU Standard option is like the Netflix of training con ed. Here you’ll have access to the complete IFASTU archive, which has well over 100 in-depth videos on topics like program design, coaching and anatomy and movement. Plus, every month you’ll get a new piece of content from a world-class coach – someone that’s going to help YOU take your game to the next level. But if you’re really looking to fast-track your progress, you may want to get in on IFASTU ELITE. Here you’ll not only have access to the archives and monthly content drops like standard users, but you’ll also have direct access to both Bill and I each and every month. Between two monthly Q&A calls, access to over 100 previously recorded Q&A call’s, and direct access to both us and our group of elite coaches via our private forum, this is a sure-fire way to get around the right people and level up FAST. If you’re interested in learning more, just head over to 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, SoundCloud, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Sam Miller on Training, Testing and Quantifying Power with 3-D Resistance appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

This is going to sound crazy, but it’s absolutely true… …did you ever listen to THIS PODCAST and quit your job? And not just any job – but a job with APPLE? Because as wild as that sounds, today’s guest did just that. Alex Hubelbank is an NBA consultant that appears to have lived 99 lives. She really did quit her job at Apple so she could pursue her dream of going back to physical therapy school and working in the NBA. And in this episode of the Physical Prep Podcast, we’re going to take a deep dive into the principles, value systems and processes she uses to get amazing results with her athletes.   People need to have a better understanding if they want to make better decisions. – Alex Hubelbank   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: How a knee injury in soccer really pushed Alex into the world of physical preparation. Her foundation principles, and why she believes in having a pragmatic approach to training. The importance of finding the rate limiter, as well as HOW she’s going about doing that. Why Alex believes in giving an athlete all of the relevant information, and then helping them find the best decision. How she’s trying to layer both performance and health to optimize how her athletes move and feel. Teaching athletes to guide their own process, and the adult discussions that result from that. The biggest difference Alex has seen moving from the team-side to the individual-side of pro sports. A really fun lightning round where we talk powerlifting, the best and worst part of being on the road, and why she takes such great pride in being a straight shooter.     Connect with Alex: Alex on Instagram   Related Episodes: Chris Chase’s Podcasts Eric Schmitt on Program Design and Agile Periodization in the NBA   Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates! Force plates are in no way, shape or form new technology, but Hawkin Dynamics has brought them to the 21st century. Hawkin Dynamics plates are wireless which makes them portable and easy to set-up and use. You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths and weaknesses. Their software interface is clean, intuitive and easy on the eye, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance. And last but not least, dual force plates allow you to see side-to-side asymmetries, especially in athletes who are in the return to play process. With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level. To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics. Or for direct sales inquires, feel free to reach out to Drake Berberet directly via email at drake@hawkindynamics.com or via direct message on Instagram at strength2.speed   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Alex Hubelbank on Principles, Value Systems and Player Driven Processes in Sport appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

My good friend, entrepreneur and coach, Luka Hocevar is always one of my favorite people to have on this show. When he’s not on the road or dabbling in real estate, he’s the Founder, Owner, and Operator of Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance. This Seattle-based facility focuses on helping clients achieve maximum fitness through customized programs. Additionally, Luka is a business coach who helps other coaches grow their fitness business through his mastermind program, YO! Grow Your Gym. And of course he’s also the creator and host of The Vigor Life Podcast, a show that serves as the extension of his passion for coaching others. Luka joins me today to discuss his coaching journey. For starters, what coaches did he have early-on his career that motivated him and drove him to succeed? How has he gone from charging 5 euros per workout to coaching some of the most elite athletes in the world? And last but not least, what can you learn from Luka to help take your own coaching skills to the next level? We cover all that – and much more – in this awesome new episode!   If that guy’s such a great coach, what does he DO? Listen to a podcast. Buy the book. Get the course. So you can practice the skillset that they’ve developed to be great. – Luka Hocevar   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: How Luka got started in the physical preparation game. Why basketball was such a key aspect of his early life, and the lessons he learned from working on his game and body. The various coaches he came across early in his career that had a profound impact on the coach he’s become. How Luka realized he wanted to become a coach himself. His coaching philosophy, and how it’s taken him nearly 2 decades to really flesh it out and make it his own. Why he’s so passionate about learning, and the four key areas EVERY trainer or coach should be focusing on. The role of synthesizing information and truly making it your own. How Luka takes new concepts and integrates them into his life and training IMMEDIATELY (this is key to really understanding and owning new ideas). His best advice for young coaches and trainers who want to level up and make their mark in the fitness industry.     Connect with Luka: Vigor Ground Fitness YO! Grow Your Gym Vigor Ground Fitness on Instagram Vigor Ground Fitness on Facebook Vigor Ground Fitness on YouTube Luka Hocevar on LinkedIn Luka Hocevar on Instagram Luka Hocevar on Facebook Luka Hocevar on Twitter   Related Links: Luka’s visits to the Physical Prep Podcast Alwyn Cosgrove on Fat Loss Training, Mentorship and Paying it Forward Motivational Interviewing  Motivational Interview in Nutrition and Fitness   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 2023. To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Luka Hocevar on Using Deliberate Practice to Become an Elite Trainer or Coach appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Rett Larson is the head strength and conditioning coach for the German Women’s National Volleyball team. Prior to time with Germany, he was also the head S&C coach for the Netherlands, and the Chinese Women’s Volleyball team, where he won a gold medal. In this amazing episode, Rett and I start by touching on how he originally got into physical preparation, and the wide ranging journey he’s been on. From there, we dive into topics like creating more dynamic and engaging warm-ups, how to improve ankle durability, why deceleration is so important in sports, and the value of straight-arm strength in your programs. Not only was this a fun episode to record, but I guarantee you’re going to have some “ah-ha” moments along the way. Let’s do this!   A good warm-up needs to be solving a problem…it needs to have a very specific goal. – Rett Larson   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: How four years of grinding in law firms ultimately pushed Rett towards strength and conditioning. Why he traded the comfort and allure of Southern California for a life-changing experience in China. How Rett originally got interested in warm-ups, and why they’ve become a bridge-building tool for him. The boxes he tries to check in his warm-ups, and why they don’t necessarily include a foam roller or specific stretches. Barefoot Magic: What it is, and how you can incorporate it into your workouts. The role deceleration training plays in his program, and both the conventional and unique ways he trains it. Rett’s thoughts on one of the biggest mistakes many people make in their power training. Why straight-arm strength is such an untapped area of performance improvement and injury-proofing. A really fun lightning round where we talk about jump training tips, curating creativity, and what Rett means when he talks about “No Zombies.”     Connect with Rett: Rett Larson 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 2023. To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, 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. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Rett Larson on Problem Solving Warm-ups, Ankle Durability, Deceleration and Straight-Arm Strength appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.