Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training Systems
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Cameron Josse on Sprint Training, Neural Outputs, and Football Specific-Speed
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Josse is an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for football at Auburn University. Before joining the Auburn Tigers, Cameron served as...
Joe Kenn on R7, Training Around Injuries, and How to Improve High School S&C
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
10 Random Thoughts on Training, Coaching and Professional Development
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tony Gentilcore on Gym Ownership, Evolving Your Coaching, and the Value of Consistent Training
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cr...
Lee Taft on Plyo Steps, Lateral Running, and the Power of the Heels
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 stori...
Spring Break 2024: Q1 Review and Q2 Goals for RTS and IFAST
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One thing I’ve really focused on over the past couple of years is what some might describe as “radical transparency.” While many peo...
Matej Hocevar on Soccer Programming, Return to Play, and the Role of the S&C Consultant
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Husband. Father. World traveler. And coffee aficionado. All those things describe my good friend Matej Hocevar, and I’m beyond excited to have h...
Matt Aldred on Drop Landings, Wearable Resistance, and Being Dangerous at Everything
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Dr. Greg Wells on 24-Hour Athletes, The Habit-Clearing Vacation, and the Power of 1 Full Breath
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Dylan Gutheil on the Art of Exercise Selection, Developing Coaches, and NOT Niching Down
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Passionate about sports since childhood, Dylan Gutheil played football and rugby in high school and continued his rugby career at Springfield College,...
Andy McCloy on His Coaching Journey, Building a Legacy Business, and Outworking Your Self Doubt
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Eric Cressey on Load vs. Capacity, “Sticky” Businesses, and the 8-Week Magic Mark in Rehab
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What has Eric Cressey NOT accomplished in his career? He’s the President of Cressey Sports Performance, and the Director of Player Health and Perfor...
Austin Einhorn on 2-Week Experiments, Problem Solving and Improving Skill Development
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 12 years, Austin Einhorn has used critical thinking skills to solve the problems of professional athletes and Olympians. He’s a champi...
Sam Miller on Training, Testing and Quantifying Power with 3-D Resistance
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Alex Hubelbank on Principles, Value Systems and Player Driven Processes in Sport
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 j...
Luka Hocevar on Using Deliberate Practice to Become an Elite Trainer or Coach
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 dabb...
Rett Larson on Problem Solving Warm-ups, Ankle Durability, Deceleration and Straight-Arm Strength
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
2024 Dreams, Goals and Aspirations
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Christina Chu on Building the Performance Plate and Fueling for Athletic Performance
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you work with athletes? Or clients you would consider high-performers? Would you like to know the difference between diet/exercise and fueling/trai...
Cody McBroom on Turning the Nutritional Dials to Improve Your Body Comp
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Don Saladino on Training Celebrities, Physical Transformation and the Business of Fitness
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re interested in physical transformation, training celebrities, or what it really takes to run a successful online or offline fitness bus...
Allison Tenney on Building a Value-Driven and Sustainable Online Fitness Business
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Evy Lyons and Ariel Paul on the Science and Practice of Palm Cooling for Faster Recovery
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Running Speed Camps
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 cam...
Dan Uyemura on Scaling Your Business, North-Star Metrics, and Making Sales Easy
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
BJ Gaddour on Bodyweight Workouts, Cheat Codes and Fitness Over 40
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Aram Grigorian on Influencers vs. Educators, Periodized Nutrition and “Earning Optimal”
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Michelle Boland on Lessons Learned in Running and Coaching
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
9 Pieces of Advice for Up and Coming Coaches
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Pete McCall on Programming, Periodization and Recovery for Gen Pop Clients
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Sean Maloney on Empowering and Building Confidence in Young Athletes
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 lif...
Gen Pop Programming, Flywheel Training and Breathing Exercises (October Q&A)
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mark Fisher on Time Management, Leadership and Evolving Your Fitness Business
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Eric Schmitt on Program Design and Agile Periodization in the NBA
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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-se...
Episode #400! The Past, Present and Future of RTS and IFAST
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe it??? 400 freakin’ episodes of the Physical Prep Podcast. It’s crazy just typing that number, let alone thinking that I...
Les Spellman on Reverse Engineering Acceleration and Speed Development
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Spell...
Bill Hartman on How Body Shapes Drive Movement and Performance
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
Neal Valera and Dennis Dunphy on Unlocking Your Mobility, Athleticism and Performance with The Stick
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
  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...
Derek Hansen: Why Are We Seeing More Achilles Tendon Ruptures Than Ever Before?
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Hansen been working with athletes in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. Originally working in Track and Field, Derek has expanded his ...
Joey Burton on Principles, Communication and Decision-Making in Skill Development
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dr. Stuart McGill on Assessing, Rehabbing and Training the Spine
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stuart McGill is often considered to be the world’s foremost expert on spinal biomechanics. His patient list ranges from the general population ...
Ryan Patrick on Filling Empty Buckets and Integrating Tech in the Private Sector
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 goi...
July Q&A: HRV, Young Athlete Development, and Recapturing Shoulder Motion
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Joel Jamieson on Zone 2 Training, Smarter Conditioning and Maximizing Recovery
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Joe...
3 Questions You MUST Answer to Be a Successful Trainer or Coach
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Kevin Neeld on FAI, Movement Variability, and Eccentric Training in Ice Hockey
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Neeld is the Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins, where he oversees all aspects of designing and implementing the team’s performance ...
Pat Rigsby on Accountability, Winning the Week, and “The Process”
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 entrepren...
Loren Landow on Lessons Learned During 5 Years in the NFL
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 cu...
June Q&A: VBT, Personalizing Group Sessions, and Professional Development
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s June, and we’re back with another KILLER Q&A Episode! This month was fun because I had a nice mix of questions to answer. On one ...
Matthew Ibrahim on Building the Brakes and Training Deceleration
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Ibrahim currently serves as the Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Quincy College, Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science at Maryville ...
Lee Taft on Building Elite Multi-Directional Speed
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to help your athletes get faster, then THIS is the podcast for you. In my not so humble opinion, Lee Taft is THE BEST practitioner of mult...
How to Manage Your Energy and Avoid Burnout as a Coach
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s start this episode off with an honest statement: Being a coach is an energy-intensive endeavor. Every day you want to give your best ̵...
Anthony Iannarino on Meta Principles and Silver Linings in the Return to Play Process
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Iannarino is a Physical Therapist and Strength and Conditioning coach currently serving as a Performance Therapist with the Washington Wizards...
May Q&A: Movement Models, Con Ed and Augmented Eccentrics
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And we’re back! It’s been over a month since we did a Q&A episode, so I knew I needed to get one in sooner than later. This week, we&#...
Julia Glanz on Using Your Hormones to Super Charge Your Results In the Gym
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Glanz is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters Degree In Nutritional Science, a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, a former Colle...
Alwyn Cosgrove on Fat Loss Training, Mentorship and Paying it Forward
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you reflect on life, it’s interesting to see how some people step in at exactly the right point in time. As a young coach growing up, I didn’...
Ben Ashworth on Outcome-Driven Shoulder Training & Performance
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ashworth is a dual qualified shoulder specialist who has over 20 years of experience working with athletes as a physio and strength coach in a wid...
Anthony Donskov on Using Tech and Applying Sports Science in the Private Sector
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Donskov is the founder and head performance coach at Donskov Strength and Conditioning, and the author of the amazing book, Physical Preparati...
Mike and Luka on Wins, Losses and Playing the Long-Game in the Fitness Industry
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve got a pretty special podcast for you this week my friend. As you may or may not know, I spent last weekend in Seattle giving one of my Comp...
March Q&A: Assessments, Program Design and YOUR Coaching Evolution
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’rrrreeeee back! It’s the March edition of our Q&A podcast, and I’ve got some really great questions and topics for you this month. On...
Dr. Ebonie Rio on Strength, Springs and Rebuilding the Athletic Knee
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a crazy stat: Recent research by Bunt et al suggests that roughly one in four adults will suffer from chronic knee pain, and it’s prevalenc...
Dr. Courtney Conley on Assessing, Treating and Training the Foot
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As children, most of us are born into the world with two happy and healthy feet. They move, bend, and push just like they were designed to. But over t...
10 Programming Tips I Wish I Would’ve Known Starting Out
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re just starting out as a trainer or coach, as the saying goes: You don’t know what you don’t know. And I think this is esp...
February Q&A: Isometric Training, Performance Assessments, and the IFAST Internship
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’rrrreeeee back! It’s the February edition of our Q&A podcast, and man do we have a bunch of topics to cover. Performance assessment...
Aaron Cunanan on Developing a Sports Science Team in Pro Baseball
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite aspects of this show is getting these little peeks behind the “high performance” curtain. Even if we don’t work in elite spor...
Dan Pope on Training, Injuries, and How to Stay in the Gym for Life
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be real for a minute: Injuries suck. If you’ve been lifting yourself for any period of time, you know that if you push yourself long enough ...
Jarrod Antflick on Building a Resilient and Robust Achilles Tendon
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a client or athlete who was dealing with Achilles pain? Maybe it was a gen pop client who was a little overweight. Maybe it was a we...
Steve Tashjian and Darcy Norman on Building a High-Performance Team at the International Level
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The World Cup is the pinnacle of the soccer world. You have the best athletes in the world, representing their countries, and doing everything they ca...
January 2023 Q&A – Online Coaching, Cuing, and Content Creation
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re BACK with another Q&A podcast episode! I absolutely love doing these and it allows me to better connect with YOU, my listener. Plus, w...
Steve Long on Finding Balance & Coming Full Circle in the Fitness Industry
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Long has been in the fitness industry for almost 20 years now, and according to him, still feels like a dumbass on a weekly to daily basis when ...
Dr. Paul Comfort on Assessing and Evaluating Force Production
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Comfort is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning and program leader for the Master of Science Strength and Conditioning program at the Universi...
Mike Reinhardt on Learning, Mentorship, and Refining Your Craft
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a lifelong learner? Someone who is always looking to tweak and refine their craft? If so, this episode is for you! Whether it’s best practic...
December Q&A: Keeping Training Fresh, Off-Season Soccer, and Gen Pop vs. Athletes
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before we dive into this week’s podcast, I just want to start by saying THANK YOU! It’s been an amazing year both personally and professio...
13 Practical Programming and Coaching Tips
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The longer I do this, the more I realize that your journey is never over. You’re never a “finished” product. Take program design, fo...
Dr. Mike Roussell on Using Coffee and Protein to Optimize Health
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As an author, speaker and nutrition consultant, Dr. Mike Roussell is known for transforming complex nutritional concepts into practical nutritional ha...
6 Investments That Created Massive ROI in 2022
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t worry, this podcast WILL NOT involve me peddling advice on stocks, bonds or mutual funds! Instead, we’re going to talk about persona...
Tamás Kelemen on Training the Elite Athletes of Cirque du Soleil
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tamás Kelemen is the head strength and conditioning coach for the Cirque du Soleil show “O.” Cirque is the largest contemporary circus pr...
20 Tips for Young Coaches
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing back a little old-school flavor this week my friend… You see, a few years back, someone asked me this very simple question: If you coul...
Adam Petway on the Mechanisms Behind ACL and Achilles Tears
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s estimated that somewhere between 100,000 and 200,000 people tear their ACL every year. And while Achilles tears aren’t anywhere near that lev...
Joel Jamieson on Metabolic Optimization, Longevity and the Future of Sports Supplements
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Longevity, anti-aging and metabolic health are things that have fascinated me for years, so when my guy Joel Jamieson said he wanted to jump on a podc...
October Q&A: Off-Season Program Design, Quick Workouts, and Layering Speed Development
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re BAAAACCCCCKKKKK! Even though it’s only been a month, it’s actually been more like 6-7 weeks since our last Q&A podcast epi...
Drake Berberet: The Beginners Guide to Assessing and Training with Force Plates
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you like it or not, I can say with a lot of confidence that technology in sport is here to stay. As tech becomes more and more prevalent – n...
19 Ninja Tricks to Write Better Training Programs
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a trainer or coach, you have to write programs. And trust me – there are tons of great resources out there to help you. I’m preferenti...
Dr. Jenn Reiner-Marcello on the Intersection between Movement and Sports Science in Baseball
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jennifer Reiner-Marcello has 20 years of experience in the sports performance industry ranging from the private setting, college, and professional...
Alex Natera on Athletic Assessments, Isometric Training, and Repeat Power Ability
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Natera is the Manager of Sport Science at the New South Wales Institute of Sport and primary presenter of the Isometric Strength Training webinar...
September Q&A: Program Design, Competing Demand and Gen Pop Athletes
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with our monthly Q&A show friend! These have been so much fun to record, and offers a nice balance between me hosting the show, a...
Doug Kechijian on Streamlining the Return to Play Process
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Kechijian is a physical therapist and CEO and co-founder of Resilient Performance Systems. Resilient seeks to systematically explore the continuu...
Daniel Martinez on Assessing, Evaluating and Training the Vertical Jump
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Between his time as a volleyball coach and working with Force Decks, Daniel Martinez knows the ins-and-outs of vertical jump training like few others ...
The 3 Biggest Issues Plaguing the S&C Industry
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m ever the optimist, but there are definitely some things that need to be improved in our industry. Burnout is a real thing, and it’s ne...
Brian Kozak on Talking About, Assessing and Training Breathing
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Kozak feels has gone to great lengths to understand the benefits that proper breathing can have on your performance. He believes you are the mos...
Lee Taft on the Harsh Reality of Youth Travel Sports
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 20-30 years, you’ve probably heard of Lee Taft at some point in time. And with good reason! Le...
Q&A August 2022: Tech, Training Strategies and Lessons Learned
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another edition of our Q&A podcasts! I got really great feedback from both long-time and new listeners on my July episode, s...
Nate Green on Passion, Reps and Keystyling Your Way to Better Communication
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While Nate Green started out like many of us as a coach and gym owner, he quickly realized that that wasn’t where his true passion resided, so he do...
Steve Magness on Toughness, Coaching and Doing Hard Things
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on health and human performance. He is the co-author of the best-selling books Peak Performance and The Passi...
Q&A July 2022: Staff Development, Split-Squats, and My Current Goals
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in a long time, we’re going to do a Q&A Episode! Between email, social media, or just real-life interactions, I get quest...
Adam Loiacono on Rebuilding, Rehabilitating and Reconditioning the Athletic Knee
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Loiacono is the Director of Rehab for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, and before his time there, he spent another 8-10 years working in pro soccer. ...
6 Things I’m Focusing on in My Programming and Coaching
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you’ve coached for 20+ years, create content, and work to mentor young coaches, you tend to answer a lot of questions. But one of the quest...
Trevor Ratzky on Reframing, Self-Talk and Long-Term Nutrition Success
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Ratzky is an online nutrition and Fitness Coach at Tailored Coaching Method. He’s also a black belt Jiu Jitsu Black belt instructor at Watson...
Jill Coleman on How to Build a Successful and Rewarding Online Fitness Business
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In case you’re unfamiliar with Jill Coleman and her story, here’s a brief synopsis… Like many of us, Jill was tired of working 50, 60 and 70+ ho...
Joe Kenn on the Evolution of Strength and Conditioning
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...