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If you’ve ever wondered how to write training programs for an NBA athlete, you’re going to love this episode. Whether we’re talking about off-season development, managing the grind of an 82-game season, or bringing an injured athlete back to 100%, today’s guest has seen it all. Eric Schmitt is in his fifth year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Memphis Grizzlies. And prior to his arrival in Memphis, he served as the Director of Sports Performance at the University of California, Santa Barbara from 2016-2019, and he came to UCSB after serving as an Assistant Sports Performance Director at UCLA from 2013-2016. And in this episode, Eric and I are going to take a deep dive into program design for NBA athletes.   By just training you can get a good idea if someone has been training…and if someone hasn’t been training that’s pretty evident as well. So you can treat that session like an evaluation without having to go through more formal testing measures. – Eric Schmitt   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Eric’s background and how he got started in the world of physical preparation. The exit interview process, and how he goes about setting goals for the off-season. Why frequently tapping into and talking to your athletes sets the stage for long-term success. How private S&C coaches can best integrate with NBA coaches to get the best results for the athlete. Why bouncing around from city-to-city may look cool on the ‘gram, but ultimately hampers development. The role of transparency in the communication process, and why this is so critical to an athletes success. The intake and evaluation process athletes go through when they report for pre-season training camp. Why Roy Hibbert told me he wasn’t doing any testing or evaluation for at least the first week of our training together. Nerding out on program design: The micro, meso and macrocycles the Grizz use to plan and periodize the in-season. Why utilizing minimum effective dose is crucial, and how much work you REALLY NEED to maintain strength qualities. Return to play, and how to effectively collaborate between athletic trainers, physical therapists and strength coaches.     Connect with Eric: Eric Schmitt IG   Related Links: Chris Chase on the Trainable Exercise Menu   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. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Eric Schmitt on Program Design and Agile Periodization in the NBA appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Can you believe it??? 400 freakin’ episodes of the Physical Prep Podcast. It’s crazy just typing that number, let alone thinking that I’ve actually recorded and produced that many shows! But here’s the thing – the goal was never to do 400 shows. The goal was to do 50-100, and then shut it down. But the longer I do this, the more I enjoy it. The conversations. The people. The learning! So in today’s episode, I’m going to take you on a long and winding tour of IFAST, Robertson Training Systems, and what you can look forward to in the months and years to come here on the podcast. Let’s do this!   We are servants to others…but if I want to have the biggest impact on other people, I have to take care of myself FIRST. – MR   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: How this episode is like the “State of the IFAST and RTS Union” How Young Lance’s wedding had me all in my feels Reflections on the amazing run we had at IFAST, and why it’s time to evolve 23 years in, the things that still get me excited about training and coaching What’s most important to Mike Robertson at 45 years of age Why letting go of the internship program is so hard, but absolutely the next step in my growth Waaaayyyyy too many thank-you’s, but especially to Bill Questions I’m asking myself to reframe my life, career and learning going forward The people outside of IFAST and RTS that have driven our growth My content strategy going forward (aka what I’m going to do with the podcast, videos and newsletter going forward) A quick overview of my most downloaded podcasts, and a contrast between where we started and where we are now! Goals for my content and audience going forward (including my BIG goals for both the pod and YouTube) Why I have outcome-based goals, but why the process-based goals are driving the show Last but not least, an insiders look at my personal goals in life, and why they’re so important to me     Related Podcasts: Dr. Keith Baar on Building Bulletproof Tendons Physical Preparation with Dr. Stuart McGill Dr. Stuart McGill on Building the Athletic Spine Eric Cressey on Building the Bulletproof Baseball Shoulder Joel Jamieson on the Train, Recover and Repeat Mindset Dr. Amy Bender on the Science of Sleep And last but not least the 1st Episode of the Physical Prep Podcast with Lori Lindsey   My 1st YouTube Coaching Videos:   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast – your one-stop-shop for 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. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Episode #400! The Past, Present and Future of RTS and IFAST appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Elite speed and performance coach Les Spellman shares his models and systems for evaluating, training, and coaching athletes to improve their speed. He discusses his acceleration model, coaching techniques across different sports, and the importance of force-velocity profiling. Les also talks about creating a universal speed rating and his love for training kids. This episode provides valuable insights for coaches looking to help their athletes get faster.

Have you ever wondered why some athletic endeavors come so easily to certain people? For instance, some people can just jump out of the gym. Others can run for days and never seem to tire. And some can squat or deadlift the equivalent of a compact car while barely breaking a sweat! Well if you’ve ever wondered how body shapes impact your ability to express athleticism then THIS is the show for you. Bill Hartman is known for finding solution for people in pain that have failed with other forms of treatment. He’s the owner of IFAST Physical Therapy, and my business partner at Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training for over 15 years now. But beyond his skills as a physical therapist, he’s probably more well-known these days for creating what he describes as “The Model” – which is a truly unique way to looking at human movement, and what we’ll be focusing on in this show.   All measurements on the table are dirty. All movements are multi-factorial. But the goal is to start to shift the probabilities in our favor. – Bill Hartman   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: A little bit about Bill, and what’s new since the last time we were on the show. What prompted him to create “The Model.” The two archetypes, and why having a Wide or Narrow infrasternal angle (ISA) impacts your movement. What’s the difference between an archetype and a configuration? And why should you care? Why Bill took the standard, 3-plane movement model and condensed it down to one. The role of table testing in his assessment process. Should trainers and coaches take them time to learn table tests? And if so, where should they start? Bill’s thoughts on the gait cycle, and why foot contacts are so important for improving movement strategy. Why “flat feet” aren’t necessarily a bad thing. How shifting your center of gravity back can unlock your mobility and reduce pain in the ankles, knees, hips and lower back. What Bill wished he knew earlier in the process, and what he’s working on now to take his model to the next level. Last but not least, a really found lightning round where we talk Van Halen concerts, 80’s movies, and Bill’s budding music career.     Connect with Bill: Bill’s Website Bill’s Instagram Bill’s YouTube Page   Related Links: IFAST University Reconsider Website Reconsider Podcast   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. 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 Bill Hartman on How Body Shapes Drive Movement and Performance appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

  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.