As you’ve gotten older, have you felt your body getting tighter? Have you lost some of that athleticism you had in your youth? Or do you just want to get back into moving and feeling great? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode with Neal Valera and Dennis Dunphy. Neal is a former collegiate golfer, avid rock climber, and strength coach. Dennis is a hockey and sports nut, culinary enthusiast, and shares my love and affection for everything Marvel. And together they created Stick Mobility to help people just like us recapture their mobility, athleticism and performance.   When people use isometrics, I tell people they’re not sexy – they’re just effective. – Dennis Dunphy   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Dennis and Neal’s background, and how they got into physical preparation The origin of Stick Mobility, and what they were using before they created their own product. What it’s like to develop a product, bring it to market, and then actually be successful selling it! Where does dedicated “mobility training” fit into a program that’s already packed with exercises? The “Big Rocks” training principles that Dennis and Neal use to improve mobility and strength. How manipulating levers and leverages can crank up the intensity in your workouts. Emphasizing all areas of a muscle action – from eccentric, to isometric, to concentric – can skyrocket your performance and strength. Irradiation: What it is, and why you need to use it in your workouts. How you can use the principles behind the Stick Mobility system whether you’re using their products or not. And last but not least a really fun lightning round where we talk about Dennis’ culinary enthusiasm, how Neal’s golf game is going these days, and a few minutes of nerding out on everything Marvel.     Connect with Dennis and Neal: Stick Mobility IG Stick Mobility YouTube Neal Valera IG Dennis Dunphy IG   Related Links: Stick Mobility Affiliate Link Art of Expressing the Human Body   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, 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. I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think! And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Neal Valera and Dennis Dunphy on Unlocking Your Mobility, Athleticism and Performance with The Stick appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Derek Hansen been working with athletes in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. Originally working in Track and Field, Derek has expanded his services to assist athletes in all sports with an emphasis on speed development. He has since worked with some of the top performers in the world as a coach and a consultant – including Olympic medalists, world record holders, Canadian National team athletes, professional sports organizations, and professional athletes from numerous sports. And in today’s episode, Derek and I are going to take a deep dive into Achilles tendon tears – an issue that’s growing increasingly common in both the general population and athletes alike.   Everybody says, “Well that’s the fastest track spike…let’s turn soccer shoes and football cleats into a track spike because we want them to run faster.” So now you have a shoe that’s light and stiff, but doesn’t have the width and structure to be stable. – Derek Hansen   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: A quick bio of Derek, and what’s new since the last time we chatted. What got Derek so interested in the topic of Achilles tears. The numbers what show us Achilles tendon ruptures on the rise, and why he thinks we’re seeing that. How age impacts the Achilles tendon – and why sometimes younger athletes may actually be at increased risk! Why defensive players in the NFL may be at an increased risk when compared to their offensive counterparts. The movement strategies that may happen prior to an Achilles tear. Why we’re actually starting to see Achilles ruptures occur in acceleration and sprinting, and what that tell us about our training programs. The role of previous history on Achilles injury, and why we need to be looking at injury history and performance on BOTH sides of the body. Derek’s thoughts on the “Exposed Window:” What it is, and why we need to be protective of our athletes during this time. Can we just blame it all on turf? We dive into the nuance of this argument, and why there’s more to this question (especially in the NFL). The interaction between surface and footwear, and how all of that impacts loading on the connective tissues and joints. Derek’s overall thoughts on training, and how you can start to build a holistic training program that improves performance while limiting exposure to potential Achilles issues.     Connect with Derek: SprintCoach.com RunningMechanics.com Derek Hasen on Instagram Running Mechanics on Instagram   Related Links: Physical Preparation with Derek Hansen Derek Hansen on Con Ed, Microdosing, and Bringing Speed Training to the Masses Derek’s Achilles article Adam Petway and Matt Jordan research on Achilles tears in the NBA Dr. Keith Baar on Building Bulletproof Tendons Jarrod Antflick Podcast   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, 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. I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think! And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Derek Hansen: Why Are We Seeing More Achilles Tendon Ruptures Than Ever Before? appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Joey Burton is an NBA skills trainer based out of Atlanta, Georgia. He’s coached athlete at virtually every level of the sport, but is most well-known for helping NBA players hone their shooting skills. In this episode, Joey and I take deep dives into the world of skill development, coaching and communication. We talk about how to developing your coaching eye, and why that’s not necessarily done with elite athletes. We discuss the power of having a philosophy and principles to build from, while still continuing to tweak and evolve your approach. And last but not least, we talk about how skill development coaches and physical prep coaches can work together to create some truly amazing athletes. This is a fantastic episode and I can’t wait for you to dive in!   It’s the hardest thing to teach a young coach – that sometimes it’s best to say nothing. – Joey Burton   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: What’s new with Joey, including his move to Hotlanta The fundamentals of shooting the basketball well The 3 P’s of shooting – Positions, Powers, Performance Technique vs. Style – Why all great shooters don’t shoot alike Blocked vs. Random Practice: When should you switch from one to the other? A fun discussion on “non-sexy” markers of athleticism like balance, rhythm and timing How workouts evolve when moving from high school, to collegiate, to professional athletes Thoughts on how to develop your coaching eye Why Joey credits a 1.5-2 year time frame working with middle school athletes for a lot of his success Best practices for integrating skill-development with strength and conditioning     Connect with Joey: Joey Burton on Twitter Joey Burton on Instagram coachjoeyburton@gmail.com Related Links: Joey Burton on the Life and Times of an NBA Skill Development Coach Steph Curry’s trainer talks footwork (Below) Stephen Curry's trainer Brandon Payne on the importance of being balanced while shooting the ball and playing within your base @UAbasketball @UANextBHoops @acceleratebball pic.twitter.com/10HjktPN18 — SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) August 6, 2023 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, 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. I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think! And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Joey Burton on Principles, Communication and Decision-Making in Skill Development appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Dr. Stuart McGill is often considered to be the world’s foremost expert on spinal biomechanics. His patient list ranges from the general population to some of the world’s most elites athletes, and his work has produced over 240 peer reviewed journal papers and 4 books. In this mashed up replay from two of my most popular episodes, Dr. McGill and I cover a wide range of topics – from lower back movement assessments to program design and everything in between, if you have questions about the lower back or core, Dr. McGill is your guy. And in case you didn’t pick up on it in my intro, I want to say it again here: Dr. McGill has been one of the most influential people in my life as a coach. His work has heavily influenced me throughout my career, and I’ll be forever grateful for both his mentorship and kindness over the years. Now let’s jump in and talk about backs!   In the UFC the strikers with the bigger muscles end up “pushing” their punches – they’re slower because the use muscle. The ones who strike the hardest are the ones who create the “pulsive” strength. – Dr. Stuart McGill   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: What led Dr. McGill to the world of physical preparation and back rehabilitation. The assessment process Dr. McGill takes his patients and clients through. How the assessment process dictates and drives the training process. The reasoning behind using pain-free movement to expand the movement menu. Virtual Surgery: What it is, and why you should be using it. The worst back he’s ever seen, as well as one of the best results he’s ever had. Tightening the screws – is there anything Dr. McGill is doing differently today versus a year ago? Why the traditional model is outdated, and his thoughts on a superior model for rehabilitation. Updates on what life is like since retiring from teaching. How spinal type influences athletic performance. The concepts of stiffness, relaxation and impulse, and how they impact athletic movement. How rehabilitation approaches differ (and perhaps more importantly, are similar) between the lay population and elite athletes. His thoughts on flexibility for the spine. A shocking stat regarding injuries and personal training, and the advice he would give to young trainers and coaches to help keep them healthy. Real talk: Of his four books, does he have a favorite? Our always popular lightning round where we talk about his favorite summer past time, why he doesn’t miss teaching, and what’s next for Dr. McGill.     Connect with Dr. McGill: BackFitPro.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 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, 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. I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think! And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Dr. Stuart McGill on Assessing, Rehabbing and Training the Spine appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you’re a strength and conditioning or physical preparation coach who wants to level up your assessment and sports science game, then you’re going to love this episode. Ryan Patrick is owner of Peak Fitness & Sports Training (aka PeakFAST) in Erlanger, Kentucky. In the years that I’ve known Ryan he’s been a competitive powerlifter, gotten his Masters Degree, and run an incredibly successful fitness business. But most importantly, Ryan is someone whose ideals and philosophies really parallel my won, which is probably why we get along so well! In this show we dive into Bill Hartman’s model, the technology he’s using in his gym to assess his athletes, and how he’s using those assessments to drive superior programs.   I will get you as strong as humanly possible until it stops transferring over to what we actually need. – Ryan Patrick   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: What’s new in Ryan’s world, and what he’s been up to since the last time we chatted. How Bill’s movement model has influenced his thinking. His Big Rocks when it comes to movement training and getting the most out of his athletes. What got Ryan started down the tech/sports science rabbit hole. The equipment he’s using in his gym, and why he selected each piece (i.e. how it helps him make better decisions). How his assessment process has evolved over the past 3-5 yeras. Ultimately, how he’s using his assessment to drive better decision-making with his programs.     Connect with Ryan: CoachRyanPatrick on IG Podcast #1 – Ryan Patrick on Blending Movement and Training Savagery   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, 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. I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think! And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Ryan Patrick on Filling Empty Buckets and Integrating Tech in the Private Sector appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

It’s hard to believe it’s almost August, so we’ve got to knock out our monthly Q&A for July! These are actually getting more fun as we go, as I think we’ve got a great blend of higher-level, philosophical questions combined with some nitty gritty, “try this today” practical application as well. Plus, with the inclusion of the lightning round, I feel like we can cover A LOT of bases in just 45 minutes. So sit back, relax, and let’s talk some training – shall we?   When you’re training middle schoolers, you have to understand – they’re not little adults, and they don’t need to be in the gym just pounding weights. – Mike Robertson   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: What do you do when you can’t train consistently with clients? Monitoring HRV with large group of athletes (and the 3 questions you should implement before integrating ANY tech into your situation) How to make training programs for young athletes (pre-high school) fun and engaging My go-to exercises for developing shoulder mobility and rotation How long it should take to get a client or athlete through a full R7 session Thoughts on direct neck training, and who REALLY needs to be including this in their programs A quick Vegas recap Sandbag training: Worth it? Or just another gimmicky fad?     Related Links: Athletic Pressing Video Band Traction video (this one is REALLY old) DB Fly ISO Bill Hartman Dorsal Rostral Expansion video   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, 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. I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think! And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post July Q&A: HRV, Young Athlete Development, and Recapturing Shoulder Motion appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you’re serious about improving your health and conditioning, or just living a longer and healthier life, you’re going to LOVE this episode. Joel Jamieson is a mentor, friend, and someone I deeply respect in our industry. He’s the author of the Ultima MMA Conditioning book, developer of the Morpheus fitness app and creator of the Certified Conditioning Coach certification. But most importantly, he’s just a wealth of knowledge and someone I’m honored to call a friend. In this episode we’re going to cover a ton of different topics – from Zone 2 cardio, to assessing your fitness, and how to maximize your recovery. Let’s do this!   Fundamentally lifting weights is an anaerobic event – so you’re not going to build a big aerobic engine through an event that takes 10-15 seconds to complete – Joel Jamieson   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: What’s new with Joel. The updates and changes he’s made to the Morpheus fitness app in the last year. Joel’s insights into what the fittest people are really doing – and maybe more importantly, what they’re NOT doing. The difference between “training” and “workouts.” Arguably the BIGGEST MISTAKE unfit clients are making with their training. Zone 2 Training: Modalities to use, the impact of consistency, and what volumes you need to be using How to assess and improve your Vo2 Max Why heavy strength training is NOT the same as conditioning (even if your heart rate is high for both!) The role of recovery modalities, and where they fit into an all-encompassing fitness program Why your favorite recovery modality isn’t a replacement for good food, quality sleep and stress management     Connect with Joel: 8 Weeks Out Website Joel on Instagram   Related Links: Certified Conditioning Coach Ultimate MMA Book DexaFit   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, 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. I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think! And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Joel Jamieson on Zone 2 Training, Smarter Conditioning and Maximizing Recovery appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you’re serious about becoming a better trainer or coach, at some point you need to ask yourself some big questions. For instance, what’s your philosophy when it comes to training? What groups or populations do you want to serve? And assuming this is a career (and not a hobby), what are you going to charge for your time? While these questions may sound simple at first glance, they’re definitely not easy. So in today’s episode, I’m going to take you step-by-step through these questions and help you figure out what’s most important TO YOU as a trainer or coach.   What do you truly believe in when it comes to training? What are the overarching principles you can follow? – Mike Robertson   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: How training broken powerlifters helped me form my training philosophy. Why your philosophy needs to be rooted in principles versus specific training mediums. The importance of working with a broad swath of clients and athletes early-on in your career. How my wide-ranging, general training background has served me well as I’m now more specialized. Questions you can ask yourself to figure out WHO you should be training, or who “your people” are. Is training a hobby for you? Or a career? And how does that impact your rates? The sweet spot of pricing, and my thoughts on where it’s easiest to be successful over the long-haul. Three side notes you absolutely MUST LISTEN to with regards to your pricing (this section alone will save you a lot of headaches if you take my advice!)     Related Links: The Derrick Rose Vertical Jump Program   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, 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. I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think! And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post 3 Questions You MUST Answer to Be a Successful Trainer or Coach appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Kevin Neeld is the Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins, where he oversees all aspects of designing and implementing the team’s performance training program, as well as monitoring the players’ performance, workload and recovery. Prior to his time in Boston, Kevin spent 2 years as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San Jose Sharks after serving as the director of a private sports performance facility in New Jersey for 7 years, working with pro, college, junior and elite level youth hockey players. He also served as a strength and conditioning coach with the U.S. Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team for 5 years. This episode is chock-full of great information, as we break down topics like movement variability, how to train the brakes and build better deceleration, and what he’s learned working in professional sports for the past 7 years.   I think of movement variability in two buckets: There’s micro-movement variability on the individual joint level, and macro-movement variability which is more the global movement patterns and movement sequencing.  – Kevin Neeld   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: The formal bio/intro, and what’s new in Kevin’s world. How he addresses and works around FAI (femoral acetabular impingement) with his athletes. His current thoughts on movement variability, and how he address this throughout his programs. How Kevin is training the brakes and improving deceleration with his athletes. The various eccentric training methods he’s using in his programs. Kevin’s thoughts on how you can incorporate plyos into a program without sacrificing strength. Lessons he’s learned during his 7 years working in the NHL. The mistakes he’s made, and how he’s grown and evolved from them. And last but not least, Kevin’s professional goals for the upcoming year!   Connect with Kevin: KevinNeeld.com Kevin on Instagram   Related Links: Matthew Ibrahim on Building the Brakes and Training Deceleration   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, 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. I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think! And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Kevin Neeld on FAI, Movement Variability, and Eccentric Training in Ice Hockey appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Pat Rigsby is a fitness business coach who has been in the industry since 1994. Growing up in Portsmouth, Ohio, Pat never had an interest in entrepreneurship and wanted to be a Major League Baseball player. And even though he had a season in professional baseball, he eventually realized playing the sport wasn’t his calling and set his sights on coaching. Since starting that first fitness business, Pat has owned, or co-owned, over 32 businesses in the industry, from health clubs to local training facilities and franchises. And now he runs the Ideal Business Academy, where he helps fitness pros create their own, unique ideal business. In this episode, Pat and I talk about the evolution of HIS ideal business, the importance of meeting clients and customers where they’re at, and how he’s using accountability coaching to see even more success. People want what they want, and they’re not going to be apologetic about it – so we need to meet them where they are. – Pat Rigsby This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: What’s new with Pat and the Ideal Business Academy (IBA). How the idea of the IBA originally came about. The steps Pat takes to help a trainer, coach or rehab professional create THEIR OWN ideal business. Why it’s so important to meet people where they are, versus following a cookie-cutter approach to business development. How he’s integrating more accountability into this programs, and why this is making such a profound impact. What’s working RIGHT NOW with regards to marketing and selling in the fitness space. Pat’s prediction on what will happen in the next 5-10 years with regards to fitness businesses. An overview of “The Process” – and why we’re so excited to be pushing it out there! Connect with Pat: PatRigsby.com Pat on Instagram Get Your FREE Business Diagnostic from the Ideal Business Academy! Are you a trainer, coach or rehab professional who wants to: Generate more leads and new clients for your business? Systematize your operations and streamline your workflow? Or find ways to leverage your time so you can work less and keep more of your hard-earned money? If so, you’ve gotta trust me – Pat Rigsby is your guy. Whether it’s lead generation, dialing in and systematizing your operations, or moving into the online space and seeing success, Pat and his team from the Ideal Business Academy can help you get here. If you’d like to learn more about what Pat can offer, please email him directly at pat@patrigsby.com. Pat and his team will run a full-scale “business diagnostic” to see what’s working in your business, and identify pain points or rate limiters that are holding you back. And the best part? This is normally a $250 service, but if you reference the Physical Prep Podcast in your email, Pat is going to do give you your Business Diagnostic absolutely FREE. So your next steps are simple: Email Pat at pat@patrigsby.com Tell him you heard about the Business Diagnostic on the Physical Preparation Podcast. Get a $250 service absolutely free! 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. I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think! And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Pat Rigsby on Accountability, Winning the Week, and “The Process” appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.