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Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training Systems

The Physical Preparation Podcast is designed to help trainers, coaches and athletes take their performance to the next level. Featuring some of the brightest minds in our industry, we'll dive in to deconstruct smart training, and help you or your athletes maximize results!

  1. 20 HR. AGO

    Gen Pop Training, In-Season Program Design, and Increasing Income (February Q&A)

    Well my friends it’s been a hot minute, but we’re BACK with a new Q&A podcast! Now in the past when I’ve done these, I’ve always posted to IG and hoped (prayed!) that my core audience would see it and ask their questions. But this time I decided to get smart, sent it out to my newsletter list, and we got an absolute TON of awesome questions. In this episode we cover everything from increasing your income, to in-season training, to force plate testing, to gen pop program design and so much more. Needless to say there’s something in here for every trainer and coach, so I know you’re going to love it. Let’s do this!   At the end of the day, you have to find high level trainers and coaches to to surround yourself with. – MR   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: * How to help your athletes keep strength when they’re playing 2 (or more) games per week. * Thoughts on “selling” strength and conditioning to in-season athletes – and their parents! * Using force plates to not only make the initial sale, but how to use them for on-going testing, tracking and athlete retention. * How to increase your income as a trainer or coach WITHOUT taking on more in-person hours. * What is braking? And why might it be important for a gen pop client? * Plyometrics for clients over 40: Where to start? And should you be doing them at all? * What training for longevity REALLY means * How “strong” is strong enough for gen pop clients? * Thoughts on progressing clients and athletes to more difficult exercises. * How to “link” the templates from the Complete Coach Cert so you’re not doing just one-off programs. * Selecting loads on assistance exercises like split-squats, single-leg RDL’s, etc. * How to keep yourself engaged and switched on when it feels like everyone around you isn’t serious about getting better.     Related Links: * In-Season Program Design Masterclass (can also be found in IFAST Basketball Insiders below) * Braking Case Study * Gen Pop Program Design Masterclass * Complete Coach Certification * Ryan Patrick IG Post * Damien Harper braking article    Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates! Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds performance hardware and software the right way. Their dual wireless force plates give you the most accurate, real-time data on athletic performance. You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths, weaknesses and readiness for that day’s training session. Their software is designed in house and continually updated to ensure the interface is clean, intuitive and easy to use, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance.

    1h 13m

  2. FEB 14

    5 Reasons You’re Feeling Stuck in the Fitness Industry

    As an adult, it’s NORMAL to feel stuck at certain points in your career… …and I believe this is even more true in the fitness industry than others! Look, I’m 24 years in and I know there were numerous times along the way I felt like I was making zero progress. Couldn’t get a job out of college. Only working with broken people in a rehab job I hated after that. Grinding for hours on end doing in-home training. But rather than complain about everything that’s wrong, let’s focus on coming up with ideas to get you moving forward. Today’s episode is like a private, 1-on-1 mentorship or coaching call with yours truly. Whether you’re not making enough money, not getting great results, or simply don’t feel like you’re getting better, we’re going to walk you through 5 different reasons you might feel stuck, and how to fix it ASAP. Let’s do this!   Social media is NOT continuing education. Is it inspiring at times? Sure. Does it give you some great ideas? Sure. But continuing education? That’s a strong hell no my friend. – MR   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: * Feeling stuck in your fitness career is normal. * Financial struggles are a common issue in the fitness industry. * You may be underpaid…OR you might be overvaluing your current skillset. * Client-driven programming is essential for success. * Are your programs really helping your clients meet their needs and goals? * Communication is crucial in building client relationships. * Continuous professional development is necessary for growth. * Are you taking the time to truly understand your clients and athletes? * In-person seminars and workshops can help keep the fire stoked and motivation high. * Why social media should NOT replace formal continuing education. * Seek out mentors to guide your professional growth. * Identify gaps in your knowledge to improve as a coach. * Apply what you learn in real-world scenarios. * Teaching others solidifies your understanding of concepts. * Surround yourself with motivated individuals to keep yourself engaged and continue to grow and evolve as a coach.      Related Links: * Luka Hocevar and Andy McCloy on Building the Life You Want and a Gym That Lasts * Complete Coach Cert   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 pre...

    52 min

  3. FEB 7

    Stephen Calarco on Building a Fitness Business, Continuing Education and Investing in Yourself

    So back in my 2024 Review/2025 Preview Podcast, I mentioned making some stylistic changes to the podcast. You got a little bit of that a few weeks ago, when I released my solo show focused on creating a stable of ideal clients. And today you’re going to get yet another format – an open-forum, barbershop style discussion with my guy Stephen Calarco! I’ve known Stephen for years and have a ton of respect for him, so he was an easy choice for my first “guest host” style show. And in this episode, we’re going to cover a bunch of different topics, including what it’s REALLY like to open and operate a gym, why real-world continuing education is so important, and the value of taking time for yourself as a trainer or coach. There’s a ton of gold in this show, and I can’t wait for you to check it out!   I think it’s important as a coach to define what success means. So when someone asks, ‘Do you run a successful fitness business?’, I don’t know – what’s YOUR definition of success? – Stephen Calarco   15 Key Takeaways from the Physical Prep Podcast: * You will never feel fully ready to start a business. * Building a community takes time and effort. * Having a clear vision for your gym is crucial. * You need to be prepared for unexpected challenges. * It’s important to lead by example in your coaching. Be open to the evolution of your fitness business. * Continuing education is vital for professional growth. * Building relationships with mentors accelerates learning. * You must practice what you preach as a trainer. * Defining success is crucial for personal fulfillment. * Training should adapt to the seasons of life. * Microdosing intensity can help maintain athleticism. * You cannot pour from an empty cup; self-care is essential. * Proactive planning is necessary for future flexibility. * There is always a cost to doing business; be aware of it. * Understanding your clients is key to effective coaching.     Connect with Stephen: * StrengthSpot WH on IG * Strength Spot on Facebook   Related Links: * Stephen’s Previous Physical Prep Podcasts * Vince Gabriele Podcast * Derek Hansen Microdosing Podcast * Everyday Athlete Program   Level Up Your Program Design with Train Heroic! Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel? Are you ready to level up your programming, and make it far more engaging to your clients and athletes? If so, you need to check out Train Heroic. I’ve been using TrainHeroic for years now both here at RTS and at IFAST, and I can tell you the user experience both as an athlete and coach is t...

    1h 4m

  4. JAN 31

    AI and the Evolution of Fitness Coaching with Steven Webster

    As a kid, I remember being enamored with tech and what the future could hold. Whether it was watching digital tennis instructors in movies like Total Recall, or imagining actually being IN your favorite video game, I knew the future was going to be pretty awesome. And with today’s episode, it feels like the future is NOW! A lifelong entrepreneur, technologist, martial artist and coach, Steven Webster is the CEO & Founder of ASENSEI, the leading technology that uses motion capture and human movement recognition to power personalized Connected Health and Fitness experiences. And in this episode we’re going to take a deep dive into the intersection between coaching and technology!   With ASENSEI, we want to give coaches the information they need. – Steven Webster   10 Quick Takeaways from this Week’s Physical Prep Podcast: * AI can enhance coaching without replacing human trainers. * Diverse coaching models are essential for effective training. * Data analytics can enhance individual training experiences. * High school athletics can benefit from tech-driven coaching. * Movement assessments help identify and stratify risk. * The future of fitness is connected and tech-driven. * Martial arts training emphasizes continuous learning. * Conviction in one’s vision is crucial for business success. * Teaching others solidifies one’s own understanding. * Embracing technology is essential for fitness facilities.     Connect with Steven: * ASENSEI * Steven on LinkedIn   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!   Subscribe, Rate & Share Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on a href="https://itunes.apple.

    1h 2m

  5. JAN 24

    3 Steps to Creating a Stable of Ideal Clients and Athletes

    Most “high level” trainers and coaches don’t like to talk about this, but we’ve ALL had crappy clients and athletes over the years. The person who is never motivated to train. Late cancels all the time (but doesn’t want to get charged). And literally sucks the life out of you every time they’re in the gym. But have faith my friend, because there’s a better way! In this show, I’m going to give you 3 steps every trainer and coach should take to create a stable of ideal clients that they love working with. Let’s do this!   Culture is absolutely a thing. It’s something you need to be conscious of. And what I keep coming back to is that culture is driven from the top-down. – Mike Robertson   10 Quick Takeaways from The Physical Prep Podcast: * Setting expectations and boundaries is crucial for client relationships. * Envisioning your ideal client helps in attracting the right people. * High performers respect your time and understand the value you bring. * Not everyone feels the same way about the gym as you do. * You need to respect your value as a coach and service provider. * Setting expectations upfront is key to client success. * Culture in coaching is top-down driven and essential for success. * Reinforcing positive behavior encourages clients to meet expectations. * Communication is vital when addressing client issues. * Letting go of non-ideal clients is necessary for maintaining a healthy coaching environment.     Level Up Your Program Design with Train Heroic! Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel? Are you ready to level up your programming, and make it far more engaging to your clients and athletes? If so, you need to check out Train Heroic. I’ve been using TrainHeroic for years now both here at RTS and at IFAST, and I can tell you the user experience both as an athlete and coach is truly second to none. To learn more and start your free 14-day trial, just follow this link to learn more about Train Heroic. Not only will you get your first 14 days free, but it’s just $10/month to get started officially after that. So don’t wait any longer – head over trainheroic.co/rts and start crafting beautiful programs your clients and athletes will love TODAY!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

    50 min

  6. JAN 17

    Unlocking the Secrets of Vertical Jump Training with Tyler Ray

    Do you work with athletes who want to improve their vertical jump? Are you curious about the differences between 2-leg and 1-leg jumping? Or how the best dunkers of all time approach their jump training? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode! Tyler Ray is a former professional dunker and a true expert in the space of vertical jump training. His business is a combination of education for trainers and coaches like us, but he still works with athletes as well, helping them take their jump technique and performance to the next level. And in this week’s show, we’re going to take a deep dive into how YOU can help your athletes jump higher than ever before!   It’s became a buzzword, right? The penultimate stride. Everybody now wants to speak on it and give their opinions on it. But a lot of people still don’t really understand its true purpose, and you can actually get yourself into a lot of trouble if you create a penultimate stride that’s too long. – Tyler Ray   10 Key Takeaways from This Week’s Physical Prep Podcast: * A perfect jump approach involves smooth transitions and hip height management. * Training intention is crucial for effective jump performance. * Basketball players need to navigate defense, which will impact their jump technique. * Common mistakes in jump performance include late lowering and diving through the penultimate stride. * Understanding the difference between muscular and elastic jumpers is essential. * Strength training should be tailored to the athlete’s jumping style. * Low rim dunking is beneficial for practicing technique without high impact. * Mastery in jumping comes from repetition and refining technique. Every athlete needs to find and flip their switch for optimal performance. * Building confidence in weak legs requires more exposure to one-legged activities. * Jumping should be viewed as a skill that requires practice, not just strength training.     Connect with Tyler: * Tyler on Instagram * Tyler on TikTok * Tyler on YouTube   Related Links:   Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates! Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds performance hardware and software the right way. Their dual wireless force plates give you the most accurate, real-time data on athletic performance. You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths, weaknesses and readiness for that day’s training session. Their software is designed in house and continually updated to ensure the interface is clean, intuitive and easy to use, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance. And Hawkin Dynamics is built around their customers and provide industry-leading support and training services to ensure you get the most out of their solutions. 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 a href="https:/...

    1h 11m

  7. JAN 10

    RTS and IFAST 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Preview

    I don’t know about you, but it felt like 2024 absolutely BLEW BY. Maybe it’s just my age or everything I have going on, but it definitely seemed to be here and gone faster than most. So whenever a year wraps up, I like to take some time, decompress, and really get clear on my personal and professional life. What’s going well? What needs to improve? And how can I make the upcoming year my best year EVER? Well in this week’s episode, I’m going to give you a candid look at what went well in 2024, and what I’m going to do in 2025 to make it an amazing year for all of us here at RTS. Let’s do this!   I want to work with high performers and people that have the internal motivation to see change, whether that’s with their body, their mind, their programming, or their coaching. –  MR   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: * An honest appraisal of 2024, and why I describe it as a year of personal and professional growth. * My thoughts on where the podcast is at, and tweaks/changes I want to make in the future. * Zigging while others zag in regards to writing articles and creating content. * Why I DO NOT think video should be your only means of communicating with your audience. * The creation of IFAST Basketball Insiders, and why it’s forced me to become a better coach AND communicator. * Why I want to write more programs for the general population in 2025. * The culture of IFAST, and why it’s still awesome to this day. * How I’ve refined my online coaching process to make it as similar to offline coaching as possible. * Personal goals I’ve set for myself this year, and how I’m hoping to interweave work and play a little bit more!     Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

    55 min

  8. 12/20/2024

    Eric Guthrie on Hiring Great People, Developing Coaches, and the Biz of Collegiate S&C

    Have you ever thought about the BUSINESS SIDE of collegiate strength and conditioning? For instance, how do you go about hiring high-quality staff? How do you develop them and ensure they’re growing while under your tutelage? And how the heck do you decide what to spend money on? Well lucky for us, today’s guest has experience doing all of this! Eric Guthrie joined George Washington in 2021 and is responsible for overseeing the sports performance department and working directly with Gymnastics and Lacrosse. Guthrie came to GW from the University of Illinois at Chicago where he worked as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach since 2013. And in this episode, we’re going to break down the business of collegiate strength and conditioning!   You have to turn the dial up and down…you’re not going to go into working with golf at the same intensity as you would with football or baseball. – Eric Guthrie   10 Quick Takeaways From This Week’s Physical Prep Podcast: * Most great coaches have a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology. * Make it a goal to work more hours and with as many athletes as possible when you’re young. * Hiring should focus on good people FIRST – then skills. * Curiosity and a growth mindset are essential traits for coaches. * Regular assessments, high-quality meetings and good communication enhance the quality of your coaches and overall staff. * Building trust with young coaches takes time and effort. * Exposure to various training methods is crucial for growth. * Make it a goal to understand the context of training principles, and where they originally came from. * Budgeting in collegiate sports requires strategic planning, and you need to know what your overall vision is for your program. * Finding work-life balance is an ongoing challenge for most coaches.     Connect with Eric: * Eric on Instagram * Eric on X/Twitter * Eric’s Website   Improve Your Conditioning, Recovery and Health with Morpheus! If you’re looking to improve your conditioning and recovery, or take your health and performance to the next level, you need to try Morpheus. Created by world-renowned conditioning expert Joel Jamieson, in just 3 minutes per day, you can test your Heart Rate Variability (or HRV) to monitor your recovery and see how hard you should workout. Based on your recovery, Morpehus will help auto-regulate your training and prescribe specific heart rate training zones you should be working in to maximize your results. And to help guide you in this process, Morpheus will give you Zone Based Interval Training workouts – so instead of being “random,” these sessions will actually help push you towards you training goals! Whether you want high-intensity, low-intensity or something in between, Morpheus has a zone-based workout you can follow. If you’d like to learn more, head over to TrainWithMorpehus.com and see how Morpheus can help take your conditioning, recovery and health to the next level!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode,

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