Physical Preparation Podcast Robertson Training Systems

It seems like every day, we’re talking about a new athlete with a torn ACL. Whether it’s the professional, collegiate, or high school ranks, it feels like torn ACL’s are now the rule versus the exception. And while we can’t outright prevent these injuries, we can maximize any athletes comeback after they’ve happened – and […] The post The ACL Comeback: Rehab, Reconditioning & Return to Play with Dan Lorenz appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

I’m not joking when I say this podcast could easily be the most important thing you listen to this year. Seriously – the advice I’m going to give you in this episode could easily be worth tens of thousands, if not HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars. Unlike a lot of the influencer fitness pros and […] The post 10 Tips to Become a Happy, Healthy, and More Successful Coach appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Do you have young athletes? Work with young athletes? Or just want to learn more about what young athletes are up against these days when it comes to their training, recovery and mindset? If so, you’re going to love today’s episode with Dave Gleason! Dave has been coaching young athletes for over 3 decades and […] The post Dave Gleason on a Holistic and Well-Rounded Approach to Young Athlete Development appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you’re looking to learn more about jump training, plyometrics, or simply want to help your athletes get more explosive, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode Eamonn Flanagan is the Lead Strength & Conditioning Consultant with the Sport Ireland Institute where he leads the physical preparation of Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Eamonn has also been the Head of Performance Support to a […] The post Eamonn Flanagan on Building Fast, Explosive and Robust Athletes with Plyometric Training appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Whether it’s writing hundreds of articles for websites like T-Nation… …creating books SO LONG the editors cut you off at 576 pages… …or educating over 20,000 fitness professionals, there’s only one word I can use to describe today’s guest… …prolific. Dr. John Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach, physical therapist, and injury-prevention expert with […] The post John Rusin on Workout Frequency, Physical Qualities, and Minimum Effective Dose Training appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Today – my friend – we’re going to touch on ALL the hot button topics. For instance, are we potentially missing the mark with our eccentric-focused training? Putting an over-emphasis on extensive jump training? Or maybe, just trying to figure out where the heck do deep tier plyos fit into the equation? Ken Vick is […] The post Ken Vick on Extensive Pogos, Deep Tier Plyos and Building Real Eccentric Strength appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Supplements are such a hot topic these days, I just had to do another show on them. For instance, many of us need a little pick-me-up before we train – but are the pre-workout mixes on the market any good? Creatine is obviously a hot topic as well, especially with regards to muscle building and […] The post Dr. Jim Stoppani on Pre-Workouts, Creatine for Cognition, and Navigating the World of Supplements appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

One thing I’m always leery of are fitness industry buzzwords. For instance when people start talking about cleanses, detoxes, or fitness “challenges” I’m immediately skeptical. And in that same vein, you here all kinds of people today talking about gym culture. But what does that really MEAN? Can you truly create a gym culture? And […] The post Andy McCloy on Kaizen Coaches and Building an ELITE Gym Culture appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Are you curious about supplements like creatine or electrolytes? When you should consider taking them? Or maybe wondering what supplements are more hype than actual help? If so, you’re going to love this week’s podcast with Christina Chu! Christina is a Boston-based sports dietitian and CEO of Christina Chu Nutrition LLC. She supports athletes from […] The post Christina Chu on Creatine, Electrolytes, and the Essential Role of Nutrition in Performance appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you train young female athletes, or if you HAVE a young female athlete in your home, you need to listen to this episode RIGHT NOW! Erica Mulholland is a speed, agility and strength coach to young female soccer players. And in this episode, we’re going to talk about practical strategies to reduce the likelihood […] The post Erica Mulholland on ACL Tears, Overuse Injuries, and Strength Training for Female Soccer Players appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Joel Smith always wanted to jump higher. Whether it was touching beams in his middle school, trying to dunk after that, or simply become the best jumper he could in college and beyond, Joel’s journey shows a lifetime of dedication and passion to jumping as a whole Today, Joel is the founder of Just Fly […] The post Joel Smith on the Keys to Unlocking an Elite Vertical Jump appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

What happens AFTER you attain a lifetime goal? You see this all the time in Olympians – they train their entire life to go to the games, and if they’re lucky, maybe they even win. But once that time is over, what happens next? Well it may not have been going to the Olympics, but […] The post Brady Howe on 3×3 Basketball, Mental Performance, and Life After the NBA appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

500 episodes…can you believe it?!?!? I certainly can’t – especially when my goal initially was to get to 50, or maybe 100 shows! And while that definitely sounds cool, I’ve got to admit – I wasn’t sure what to do with this episode. So instead of doing a standard interview, we’re going to take a […] The post 10 Years of Lessons About Training, Podcasting and Life (Episode 500!) appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you’re looking to write better training programs, you’re going to LOVE this week’s episode! Here, my goal is to not only give you long-term food for thought, but also practical, real-world tips that will help you write better programs starting today. From my thoughts on training the basics, to making programs more streamlined and […] The post 7 Ways to Write Better Training Programs Today appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Here are a few interesting questions to ask yourself… How do the stories you were told during childhood impact you as an adult? How do “unconfident” athletes shift their mindset to unlock their true potential? And how can activities like journaling or simply being still help you gain clarity in your life? Well if any […] The post Courtney Delks on Clarity, Intentionality, and Building a Winning Mindset appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

It’s been a hot minute, so let’s do a Q&A episode! Whether it’s business development, writing better training programs, or just getting more buy-in from your clients and athletes, these shows are always fun because I know they can help YOU get better results. Plus, if you’re a reader and want to run a better […] The post Business Building Tips, Favorite Books and Young Athelte Buy-In appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

I’ve gotta be honest…I’m frustrated with the current state of coaching. It seems like nowadays, everybody wants the easy way out. Just grab the biggest or strongest kid (or team), and off you go. But what happened to actually developing young athletes from the ground up? What happened to taking that absolute dog that loves […] The post The Young Athlete Development Manifesto appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

As a physical therapist, how does your assessment drive personalized rehab programs? How do you educate your patients, especially with all of the noise they get from social media? And last but not least, how do you keep someone locked in, engaged and focused over a rehab that could take 6, 9 or even as […] The post Amy Atmore on the Mental and Emotional Impact of Long-Term Rehab appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Okay serious question…with athletes playing more games than ever before, how do you find ways to “sneak” strength workouts into their routine? And perhaps more importantly, how do you RECOVER from playing all those games so you can perform at the highest level? Well whether we’re talking collegiate sports or the professional ranks, today’s guest […] The post Stephanie Grubbs on Microdosing Strength, Proactive Planning and Small Wins Over Time appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Even though I grew up following bodybuilding routines from Flex and Muscle and Fitness, I’ll admit – I don’t know a ton about physique-focused sports. But as I was doing research for today’s show, a few questions started to come up… For starters, what are the biggest differences between someone who wants to get photo […] The post Gareth Sapstead on Stubborn Body Parts, Incremental Progress, and Elite Physique Transformation appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.