Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training Systems
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Travis Mash on the Who, What, When and Why of Velocity-Based Training
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you interested in learning about velocity-based training (VBT)? Have you heard of it before, but maybe not quite sure what you can do with it? Or ...
Luka Hocevar on the Toughest Lessons He’s Learnined in Business and Coaching
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you wanted to become a better coach… …open your own gym… …or just be happier and more successful in life, how amazing would...
The Super Duper Spring Mix Spectacular
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It has been an AWESOME week my friend! I’m just wrapping up Spring Break here in Arizona, and needless to say, it’s been an awesome experi...
RTS Past, Present and Future
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
  I’ve been asked some iteration of this question A LOT lately… “Yo Mike – what’s new? And why haven’t you be...
Joe Kenn on Strongman Training, Strength Development, and Velocity-Based Training
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
My friend you’re in for a treat today! In this episode, we’re bringing back the man, the myth, the LEGEND – Joe Kenn, aka Big House ...
Megan Young on Personal Growth, New Challenges, and Curiosity Voyages
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Well it only took 500-some episodes, but I finally made it happen! Today we welcome the one and only Megan Young to the Physical Prep Podcast. This co...
Adam Loiacono on PRP, Stem Cells, and the Truth about Regenerative Medicine
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a strength coach or personal trainer right now, there’s a good chance a client or athlete has come in and said something like this: “Y...
Golf Swing Biomechanics & Power Assessment Explained with Jack Wells
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a strength coach or personal trainer and you’ve worked with a golfer, you can probably relate to one – or ALL – of these. You want t...
How Elite Athletes Manage Jet Lag and Travel Fatigue to Optimize Performance with Tom Clark
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you work with athletes who travel, tell me if you’ve seen this before. They fly across the country, and when they show up, something just feels o...
Joel Jamieson on How to Increase VO2 Max For Longevity AND Performance
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
  A lot of coaches and serious lifters know VO2 max matters… but they’re not totally sure how to train it correctly. Some people are hammerin...
Buffer Zones, Optimizing Training and In-Season Workouts
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Okay my friends, today we’re trying something 100% and completely NEW with this podcast! Yes, even after 500 episodes, I’m still looking f...
7 Thoughts on Coaching Young Athletes
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you train young athletes, this episode is for you! Here I’m going to share 7 powerful insights from my 25 years of coaching young athletes. W...
Marc Lewis on Overcoming Adversity, Data-Driven Insights, and Enhancing Sports Science
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Marc Lewis is the Director of Applied Sports Science for the Houston Texans, and prior to his time in the NFL, he also had stints at Penn State, W...
2025 Review, 2026 Preview, and Lessons Learned Over the Past Year
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What a year it was in 2025! Serious growth with IFAST Basketball. The gym is humming along. And my kids are getting BIG! But even with all the good st...
Building a High-Performance Model on a Budget with Dr. Anne Beethe
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
  Are you a smaller college, facility or business owner who is looking to take their sports performance program to the next level? If so, you’r...
Cody McBroom on Building Unbreakable Self-Control, Self-Discipline, and Self-Belief
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference – or maybe the intersection – between self-control, self-discipline and self-belief? And even if you don’t care so m...
How to Train and Fuel the Next Generation of Female Athletes with Cassandra Forsythe
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You know how I know Cassanandra Forsythe is awesome? She said a big part of why she got into strength training and working out was watching one of my ...
Building a Fitness Business that Works for YOUR Life with Andy McCloy
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Look my friend – like it or not, 2026 is right around the corner. Which leads me to a simple question: Will this be your best year EVER? Whether we’...
Earned Confidence, Fix it Frameworks and Buildng a High-Performance Mindset with Wil Fleming
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever competed in strength sport, you know the platform can be a lonely place. You’ve trained for weeks or months on end, and here you ar...
Hamstring Strains, Groins Pulls, and How to Stop Them with Ian Oskar Katanec
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s due to the increased pace of play, stronger and more explosive athletes, or poor management of the training and recovery process, it sh...
The Super Duper Mash-Up Episode (Winter 2025)
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My friend it has been a CRAZY couple of weeks. Short week last week with the holiday. Short week THIS WEEK because I’m speaking at Andy and Luka...
The ACL Comeback: Rehab, Reconditioning & Return to Play with Dan Lorenz
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fe...
10 Tips to Become a Happy, Healthy, and More Successful Coach
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dave Gleason on a Holistic and Well-Rounded Approach to Young Athlete Development
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Eamonn Flanagan on Building Fast, Explosive and Robust Athletes with Plyometric Training
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 to...
John Rusin on Workout Frequency, Physical Qualities, and Minimum Effective Dose Training
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 educ...
Ken Vick on Extensive Pogos, Deep Tier Plyos and Building Real Eccentric Strength
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-focu...
Dr. Jim Stoppani on Pre-Workouts, Creatine for Cognition, and Navigating the World of Supplements
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Andy McCloy on Kaizen Coaches and Building an ELITE Gym Culture
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One thing I’m always leery of are fitness industry buzzwords. For instance when people start talking about cleanses, detoxes, or fitness “challeng...
Christina Chu on Creatine, Electrolytes, and the Essential Role of Nutrition in Performance
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious about supplements like creatine or electrolytes? When you should consider taking them? Or maybe wondering what supplements are more hy...
Erica Mulholland on ACL Tears, Overuse Injuries, and Strength Training for Female Soccer Players
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Joel Smith on the Keys to Unlocking an Elite Vertical Jump
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 jump...
Brady Howe on 3×3 Basketball, Mental Performance, and Life After the NBA
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
10 Years of Lessons About Training, Podcasting and Life (Episode 500!)
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
7 Ways to Write Better Training Programs Today
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Courtney Delks on Clarity, Intentionality, and Building a Winning Mindset
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 “unconfiden...
Business Building Tips, Favorite Books and Young Athelte Buy-In
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Young Athlete Development Manifesto
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve gotta be honest…I’m frustrated with the current state of coaching. It seems like nowadays, everybody wants the easy way out. Ju...
Amy Atmore on the Mental and Emotional Impact of Long-Term Rehab
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a physical therapist, how does your assessment drive personalized rehab programs? How do you educate your patients, especially with all of the nois...
Stephanie Grubbs on Microdosing Strength, Proactive Planning and Small Wins Over Time
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Okay serious question…with athletes playing more games than ever before, how do you find ways to “sneak” strength workouts into their routine? A...
Gareth Sapstead on Stubborn Body Parts, Incremental Progress, and Elite Physique Transformation
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Jarred Boyd on Adaptive Intent, Mental Models, and Building Elite Basketball Players
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is strength important for basketball players? And are the ways we currently evaluate strength relevant to the sport? As a coach or clinician, how ...
Christian LaValle on Helping High Performers Be Elite for Life
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you getting older, and worried about age-related decline? Are you interested in learning more about blood work, and how it can help you optimize y...
Confidence in Coaching, Continuing Education, and Business Optimization
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey friend! We’re going to try something new today, with a pot luck episode that’s one part Q&A mixed with some of our usual solo epis...
Cam Josse on Alternative Ways to Build Speed, Strength and Power in Football Players
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you came up in a Division 1 S&C setting, chances are you spent at least some time around football. At Ball State, we have a team of 4-5 coaches...
4 Ways to Start Becoming a Better Coach TODAY
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes on this show we go deep into science, biomechanics or program design. And while that’s all fine and dandy, sometimes we just need a ge...
Matthew Ibrahim on Nordics for Hamstring Health and Staying Curious as a Coach
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m not sure there’s anything the Internet and social media like more than an argument. And while our parents taught us not to talk about religion...
The Super Duper Mash-Up Episode (Spring 2025)
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My friends, it has been A WEEK. Between new athletes starting, my kids finishing up school, and the short/condensed week, it’s been an absolute ...
Ryan Horn on NIL, the Transfer Portal, and the Evolution of a Coach
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re a die hard college sports fanatic or a more casual fan, chances are you’ve heard about NIL – or name, image and likeness deal...
10 Programming and Coaching Mistakes YOU Might be Making
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t know about you, but I’m ALWAYS thinking about programming and coaching Even in my time off, I’m thinking about making myself a b...
10 Keys to Improving Your Fitness Business and Making More Money in 2025
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A few weekends back, I was working full steam ahead at my “other” full time job in life. Now most of you know me as a guy who trains peopl...
Brandon Cullen on Niches, Marketing, and Building a Fitness Franchise
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born into an entrepreneurial family in Ontario, Canada, Brandon Cullen was raised with a front-row seat to hard work and high expectations. Pushed by ...
Jonathan Goodman on Internet Fame, Authenticity, and Being Good Enough, Repeatedly
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s start with a few questions to ponder… Why are we chasing Internet or social media fame, when the surest way to develop a strong busi...
Justin Moore on His 5 Buckets for Building Robust and Adaptable Athletes
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What role should the weight room play in building FASTER athletes? How do you develop a program that’s built on sound biomechanical principles, with...
Jeff Aldham on Filling in the S&C Gaps in High School Basketball
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we keep our young hoopers healthy? What are they doing well in their training? And what can they improve upon? And what do THE BEST young playe...
Ryan Patrick on Speed Training Mistakes and the Allure of Big Weights
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Training young athletes is tough these days – especially if you’re in the private sector. With so many athletes getting training at their ...
Brady Welsh on Ego, Humility, and Communication as a Strength Coach
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you were a basketball strength coach, what do you think you could learn working for a coach with NBA experience like Aaron McKie? Or what about a g...
Lee Taft on Braking, Directional Steps, and Building Elite Basketball Speed
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to help your athletes get faster? More explosive? And teach them how to move effectively in the process? If so, you’re going to love...
Andy McCloy on Entrepreneurship, Becoming an Elite Coach and “Playing Business”
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So you’re having some success training and coaching, and that’s got you thinking about opening your own gym. Congrats! But before you do&#...
5 Ways to Become a More Efficient Coach and Program Designer
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past 2 months, it’s hard to ignore what Elon Musk has been doing with DOGE – or the Depar...
Gen Pop Training, In-Season Program Design, and Increasing Income (February Q&A)
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
5 Reasons You’re Feeling Stuck in the Fitness Industry
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Stephen Calarco on Building a Fitness Business, Continuing Education and Investing in Yourself
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pic Lead   QUOTE – Lee Taft   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Bullets   YOUTUBEZ   Connect with Lee: LeeTaft.com Lee...
AI and the Evolution of Fitness Coaching with Steven Webster
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
3 Steps to Creating a Stable of Ideal Clients and Athletes
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most “high level” trainers and coaches don’t like to talk about this, but we’ve ALL had crappy clients and athletes over the y...
Unlocking the Secrets of Vertical Jump Training with Tyler Ray
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
RTS and IFAST 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Preview
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Eric Guthrie on Hiring Great People, Developing Coaches, and the Biz of Collegiate S&C
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about the BUSINESS SIDE of collegiate strength and conditioning? For instance, how do you go about hiring high-quality staff? Ho...
Fit Over 40: Adjusting Your Training, Recovery and Mindset to Enhance Your Health
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How should our training change or evolve as we age? Is it time to hang up the old lifting shoes and take up stamp collecting? Or can we still get in t...
Dr. Jeremy Bettle on Vitality, Training High Performers and Reimagining Healthcare
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about how we can improve the healthcare system in our country? Maybe you got hurt, and didn’t have the ability to finish physi...
Dylan Carmody on Understanding Anatomy to Optimize Performance and Health in the Lower Leg
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been following pro sports lately, it seems like every week an athlete from the NFL, NBA or MLB is dealing with a calf strain, or even wors...
Dr. Jim Stoppani on Science-Backed Training and Nutrition for Fat Loss
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember the days of going to the grocery or drug store, heading over to the magazine rack, and flipping throug...
Dr. John McMahon on The Future of Force Plates in Athletic Performance
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like everybody and their mother is talking about force plates these days. And I’m obviously guilty of it myself…but only because I fe...
Matt Wenning on Breaking World Records and the Desire to Be the Best
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How many people do you know that have a Ph.D. in kinesiology and are also World Record Holders in any physical domain? Other than the immortal Dr. Fre...
Miguel Aragoncillo on Uncomfortable Situations, Data for Decision Making, and Being in the Room
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the biggest differences between the private sector and professional sports? How do move seamlessly across sports with vastly different traini...
Luka Hocevar and Andy McCloy on Building the Life You Want and a Gym that Lasts
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can I even say about this episode? If you want to be a more successful trainer or fitness business owner, then this is the show for you. With clo...
The Physical Prep Podcast Random Episode: October 2024
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The last couple of weeks have been, “busy,” to say the least. I flew out to Seattle last Wednesday at 7 am, in an effort to get there and ...
James Collins on Session RPE, Neuromuscular Fatigue, and the Science of Training Load in Soccer
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when common sense fails us? Or maybe doesn’t tell us the whole story? Let me give you an example… I would assume if an athlete went o...
Andrew Paul on the Art of Performance Management and the Rhythm of Life in the NBA
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m going to be really honest here…writing the intro for this podcast was REALLY HARD. After all, what do you focus on when the ENTIRE SHO...
Adam Loiacono on Acute Injuries, Respecting Biology, and the Bell Curve of Return to Play
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine this scenario…you’re watching a sporting event, and an athlete gets injured. Maybe it’s something minor like a sprained ankle, or maybe ...
Victoria Saucedo on Training Autonomy, Trickle Down Buy-In, and the Importance of Details in College Hoops
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re interested in training basketball players, evolving their workouts as they age, or learning how to create a CULTURE of training in the bas...
Joel Jamieson on Longevity, Preventing Cardiovascular Disease, and Training the Individual
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to live a longer, healthier life, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode! Joel Jamieson is not only a great friend, but someone that has...
Jay DeMayo on Jump Training, The Role of Relaxation, and Getting Bouncier
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You ever have that old friend that – whether it’s been 5 months or 5 years – whenever you talk it just feels easy and natural? Well I definitely...
Charles Ashford on Nutrition Periodization and Dialing in Body Comp for Basketball Players
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As strength or performance coaches, it’s easy to focus all of our energy on training. Because sure we want to help our athletes get bigger, faster a...
August 2024 Q&A: Starting a Fitness Biz, Off-Season Basketball, and How to Ask for a Raise
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Okay my friend – we’re BACK! It’s been a hot minute since we did a Q&A episode (almost a year, if you’re keeping track), s...
Vince Gabriele on Marketing, Lead Generation and Lifetime Customer Value in Your Fitness Business
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to grow your fitness business, or dream of someday opening your own gym, then THIS is the podcast for you. Vince Gabriele is the author of...
Rick Franzblau on Bucketing Athletes, Arm Care, and Reverse Engineering the Sport of Baseball
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this day and age, how do you find ways to truly “stand out” as a strength and conditioning or performance coach? Why is it important to underst...
Erik Huddleston on Sport-Specificity, Adaptability and Co-Working with Athletes in the NBA
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever followed an NBA season, you might think that once the regular season or playoffs are over, that the performance coaches get to take a...
Andrew Ryland on Shared Mental Models, Integrated Shoulder Work, and Fighting Giant Humans
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Football and rugby may be two of the most violent – and exciting – sports on the planet today. So how do you go about preparing young athl...
Mike Irr on Mountaintop Goals, Embracing Change and Life in the NBA
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is life REALLY like in the NBA? What are the pros and cons of being in that space? And if you ever leave, what’s it like transitioning into the...
Tyler Koch on How to Build an Elite Fighter Pilot
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Okay serious question – have you ever pondered what the training is like for fighter pilots? Maybe it’s just me, but as a young kid growing up...
Lucy Hendricks on Listening, Empathy and Effective Communication in the Gym
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re interested in learning more about soft skills, or how to really communicate with your clients and athletes, THIS is the show for you. Lucy...
The IFAST Basketball Insider’s Q&A Call
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you train basketball players, this show is for you! This was our first FREE IFAST Basketball Insider’s Q&A call, and once everyone gets o...
Hunter Eisenhower on the Force System, Superpowers and Kryptonite in Basketball Players
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hopefully we’ve all learned this by now, but you simply CANNOT train basketball players like powerlifters, or even football players. With the unique...
Dr. Rob Bell on Mental Toughness, Waiting to Win, and the Myth of Icing the Kicker
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself muttering something like… “I can’t wait for _____” OR do you maybe struggle with being patient? If so, welcome to...
Danny Foley on the Ins and Outs of Fascial-Based Training
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been on the social media lately, there’s a lot of buzz about fascia. Fascial training. “Elastic athletes.” But what does all that me...
Jeremy Koenig on Understanding Your Genome, AI, and the Future of Sports Performance
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future of strength and conditioning look like? Are we still talking in generalities about set, reps and rest periods? OR are we digging ...
Jeremy Koenig on Understanding Your Genome, AI, and the Future of Sports Performance
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pic Text   Quote   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Bullets   YouTube   Connect with Jeremy: Jeremy’s Website Twitter...
Scott Charland on Networking, Negotiating Pay, and Being Successful at Any Level of S&C
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 condit...
10 Keys to Successful Basketball Strength & Conditioning
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...