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Here are some questions every trainer and coach should be asking themselves: What are the pros and cons to the different levels of strength and conditioning? As a strength coach, how do you find a work-life balance? And perhaps most importantly, how do you know what you’re REALLY worth? Well if you’ve ever pondered any […] The post Scott Charland on Networking, Negotiating Pay, and Being Successful at Any Level of S&C appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

I’m going to start this one off with a bold statement: I don’t love where the industry is at with regards to training basketball players. Now before you get all pissed off and click away, hear me out. These young men and women are playing more games than ever before. Yes we’re getting them “in […] The post 10 Keys to Successful Basketball Strength & Conditioning appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Cameron Josse is an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for football at Auburn University. Before joining the Auburn Tigers, Cameron served as an Athletic Performance Coach for football at Indiana University. And his journey in sports performance began with a 7-year stint at DeFranco’s Training Systems, where he held the position of Director of Sports […] The post Cameron Josse on Sprint Training, Neural Outputs, and Football Specific-Speed appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

You know some guests really need no introduction, but in case you’re unfamiliar with Joe “Big House” Kenn, let me fill you in real quick on this guys’ rap sheet…. He’s a 30+ year vet of the strength and conditioning game. He’s worked – and had success – at every level of physical preparation, from […] The post Joe Kenn on R7, Training Around Injuries, and How to Improve High School S&C appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

I’m always thinking about coaching. Whether it’s hanging out in the gym, watching my kids play with their friends, or just watching sports and TV, I’m constantly thinking about the role we play in other people’s lives. But as one person in this great big world, how do we have the biggest impact on the […] The post 10 Random Thoughts on Training, Coaching and Professional Development appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Tony Gentilcore has done a few things in our industry. He’s a prolific writer, traveled the globe to speak, and was one of the co-founders of Cressey Sports Performance and worked there as a coach from 2007-2015. And his newest venture includes opening The Core Collective, where his goal is to bring trainers, coaches and […] The post Tony Gentilcore on Gym Ownership, Evolving Your Coaching, and the Value of Consistent Training appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

In my humble opinion, Lee Taft might be the true GOAT of multi-directional speed. While Lee primarily works as a consultant these days, over his storied career he’s owned his own facility numerous times, coached at virtually every level of sport, and perhaps more importantly has coached just about every type of athlete under the […] The post Lee Taft on Plyo Steps, Lateral Running, and the Power of the Heels appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

One thing I’ve really focused on over the past couple of years is what some might describe as “radical transparency.” While many people on social media are out there creating a highlight reel on the front-end but suffering miserably on the back-end, my goal is to give you real insights into both my personal and […] The post Spring Break 2024: Q1 Review and Q2 Goals for RTS and IFAST appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Husband. Father. World traveler. And coffee aficionado. All those things describe my good friend Matej Hocevar, and I’m beyond excited to have him back on the podcast. Matej Hocevar is the co-founder and co-owner of VigorGround, a fitness and performance facility in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is a lead educator for the UEFA football fitness licences […] The post Matej Hocevar on Soccer Programming, Return to Play, and the Role of the S&C Consultant appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 […] The post Matt Aldred on Drop Landings, Wearable Resistance, and Being Dangerous at Everything appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

As trainers and coaches, we love to talk about training… …but why does it feel like we still under-value the importance of recovery? Well if you’re looking for ways to clear the mental fog, recover more efficiently, and really take your game to the next level, you’re going to love this week’s episode of the […] The post Dr. Greg Wells on 24-Hour Athletes, The Habit-Clearing Vacation, and the Power of 1 Full Breath appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 […] 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 […] 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 […] The post Eric Cressey on Load vs. Capacity, “Sticky” Businesses, and the 8-Week Magic Mark in Rehab appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Over the last 12 years, Austin Einhorn has used critical thinking skills to solve the problems of professional athletes and Olympians. He’s a champion of problem-solving, emphasizing a teaching mindset through effective communication, authentic relationships, and practical, hands-on coaching. And in this wide-ranging interview, we touch on a ton of different topics, such as how […] The post Austin Einhorn on 2-Week Experiments, Problem Solving and Improving Skill Development appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] The post Rett Larson on Problem Solving Warm-ups, Ankle Durability, Deceleration and Straight-Arm Strength appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Well like it or not, 2024 is here. What are your dreams for the New Year? Your goals? Your aspirations? In today’s episode, I’m going to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how I outline and plan my New Year. When you consider the fact that I’m trying to move the needle across numerous aspect […] The post 2024 Dreams, Goals and Aspirations appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Do you work with athletes? Or clients you would consider high-performers? Would you like to know the difference between diet/exercise and fueling/training? Or do you just want some real-world and practical tips to improve your nutrition? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode! Christina Chu is a Chicago-based sports dietitian and CEO of Christina […] The post Christina Chu on Building the Performance Plate and Fueling for Athletic Performance appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Are you looking to build muscle or shed body fat in the New Year? OR do you want to help your clients and athletes get into great shape in 2024? If so, today’s podcast with Cody McBroom is definitely going to get you started on the right foot! Cody is the Founder and CEO of […] The post Cody McBroom on Turning the Nutritional Dials to Improve Your Body Comp appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you’re interested in physical transformation, training celebrities, or what it really takes to run a successful online or offline fitness business, you’re going to LOVE this new episode with Don Saladino. Don has coached actors, athletes, & musicians for over 20 years. He opened his first NYC Gym, Drive 495, in 2005. After operating […] The post Don Saladino on Training Celebrities, Physical Transformation and the Business of Fitness appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

What does it REALLY take to be successful as an online coach? And perhaps more importantly, how do you make sure your success isn’t fleeting – but sustainable as well? If you’ve ever considered moving into the online coaching, you’re going to love this weeks episode with Allison Tenney! Allison believes that through strength training […] The post Allison Tenney on Building a Value-Driven and Sustainable Online Fitness Business appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Are you looking to take your performance to the next level? Do you want to really tighten the screws and see how much stronger or fitter you can make your body? If so, you need to look into the science of palm cooling. And if you’ve never heard of this concept before, don’t worry – […] The post Evy Lyons and Ariel Paul on the Science and Practice of Palm Cooling for Faster Recovery appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Do you train young athletes? OR do you want to start training them sooner versus later? If so, I’d highly recommend you start offering speed camps to help kids get faster! Speed camps are a fantastic and cost-effective way to get new athletes into your program. And if you play your cards right, you can […] The post The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Running Speed Camps appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

I think I know the answer to this question, but I’m going to ask anyway… …have you ever built a business that’s worth $100m? I can tell you for a fact that I have not – but I definitely want to talk to the man or woman who HAS! Which is why I’m so excited […] The post Dan Uyemura on Scaling Your Business, North-Star Metrics, and Making Sales Easy appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

BJ Gaddour is the former fitness director for the Men’s Health brand, the author of Your Body is Your Barbell, and the creator of the best-selling SpeedShred and MetaShred DVD’s. He was also the first personal trainer to grace the cover of Men’s Health, the world’s largest men’s magazine. Since leaving Men’s Health in 2017, […] The post BJ Gaddour on Bodyweight Workouts, Cheat Codes and Fitness Over 40 appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

It’s no secret that helping gen pop clients see success can be tough. It can seem daunting when you imagine that there’s more trainers and coaches entering our industry ever year, yet as a whole, we’re seeing a steady decline in our physical capacity and dealing with more severe chronic diseases than ever before. So […] The post Aram Grigorian on Influencers vs. Educators, Periodized Nutrition and “Earning Optimal” appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you work with gen pop clients or runners that are struggling with nagging aches and pains, then this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Michelle Boland is a certified strength and conditioning coach with distinction and owner of Michelle Boland Training, LLC. Michelle was previously the Director of Education at a private training facility and […] The post Michelle Boland on Lessons Learned in Running and Coaching appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

After 23 years in the game, I still feel like I’ve got a lot to learn. But over those years, I feel like I’ve accrued a lot of experience – both in training, and in life. So if you’re looking to level up as a trainer or coach, this episode is for you! Here, we’re […] The post 9 Pieces of Advice for Up and Coming Coaches appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

As trainers and coaches, we love to talk about fitness. Whether it’s writing training programs, how to better coach and cue our clients, or simply nerding out about our favorite exercises, the training part of the equation is always fun. But what about the other side – what about recovery? While it’s getting more and […] The post Pete McCall on Programming, Periodization and Recovery for Gen Pop Clients appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Do you train young athletes? Do you want to help inspire and empower them? And do you want to help them learn how to take care of their body for a lifetime? If so you’re going to love this week’s show! Dr Sean Maloney is a strength and conditioning coach and lecturer based in Milton […] The post Sean Maloney on Empowering and Building Confidence in Young Athletes appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

We’re BAAAACCCKKKKK! It’s been a hot minute since I did a Q&A episode, but we’ve got some great questions this time around. With topics ranging from breathing exercises, to developing training programs for gen pop athletes, to my thoughts on flywheel training, we cover a ton of ground in this episode. So enough from me […] The post Gen Pop Programming, Flywheel Training and Breathing Exercises (October Q&A) appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

As fitness business owners, we all struggled during COVID – but some gym owners definitely paid a steeper price than others. While many of us were shut down 3, 6 or maybe even as long as 9 months – what would you do if you were forced to close your gym for 18(!) months? How […] The post Mark Fisher on Time Management, Leadership and Evolving Your Fitness Business appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 […] 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 post Episode #400! The Past, Present and Future of RTS and IFAST appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If your goal is to help your athletes get FASTER, then this is the show for you. One of America’s elite speed and performance coaches, Les Spellman has trained several Olympians as well as athletes in the NFL, NCAA, and USA rugby. Most notably, however, he has guided a large percentage of his youth athletes […] The post Les Spellman on Reverse Engineering Acceleration and Speed Development appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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, […] 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 […] 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 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] The post Pat Rigsby on Accountability, Winning the Week, and “The Process” appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Have you ever considered working in professional sports? Do you want to know what it REALLY TAKES to succeed at the highest levels? Or are you just curious as to what life is like behind the NFL curtain? If so, this is the show for you! Loren Landow is a 29-year veteran in the strength […] The post Loren Landow on Lessons Learned During 5 Years in the NFL appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.