Physical Preparation Podcast Robertson Training Systems

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 something more severe like a hamstring pull or ACL tear. Have you ever wondered, what does the medical staff do right then? And how does that initial 24-48 hours set up the entire […] The post Adam Loiacono on Acute Injuries, Respecting Biology, and the Bell Curve of Return to Play appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 basketball space, you’re going to love this week’s episode. Born and raised in SoCal, Victoria Saucedo played softball at Utah State where she received a Bachelors degree in Human Movement Science. […] The post Victoria Saucedo on Training Autonomy, Trickle Down Buy-In, and the Importance of Details in College Hoops appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 really started to make a mark in the longevity space. He was recently featured on Dr. Peter Attia’s podcast where they took a deep dive into everything HRV. […] The post Joel Jamieson on Longevity, Preventing Cardiovascular Disease, and Training the Individual appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 have a few of them, and one of those guys is Jay DeMayo. And if you’re interested in jump training and how to help your athletes […] The post Jay DeMayo on Jump Training, The Role of Relaxation, and Getting Bouncier appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 and stronger – but what if they’re doing all the hard work in in the gym, yet not taking care of business in the kitchen? Kobe was famous for […] The post Charles Ashford on Nutrition Periodization and Dialing in Body Comp for Basketball Players appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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), so I knew it was time to make this happen. I absolutely love doing these episodes, because any time I can serve YOU, it makes me feel good on the inside […] The post August 2024 Q&A: Starting a Fitness Biz, Off-Season Basketball, and How to Ask for a Raise appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 11 books – all written to help gym owners grow their business. After running his New Jersey gym for 13 years (that he still owns today) […] The post Vince Gabriele on Marketing, Lead Generation and Lifetime Customer Value in Your Fitness Business appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 understand the game, and then work backwards when designing a training program? And how do you know when what started off as “good” adaptations have actually started to […] The post Rick Franzblau on Bucketing Athletes, Arm Care, and Reverse Engineering the Sport of Baseball appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 2, 3 or even 4 month break before getting back into that pre-season grind. But unfortunately, that’s just not the case. In fact, in most cases once the […] The post Erik Huddleston on Sport-Specificity, Adaptability and Co-Working with Athletes in the NBA appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 athletes for these sports? How do you get them prepared for the physical nature and brutality they’ll be exposed to on the field? And how can you make […] The post Andrew Ryland on Shared Mental Models, Integrated Shoulder Work, and Fighting Giant Humans appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 private training space? If you’ve ever wondered about any of these questions, today’s guest is uniquely qualified to answer all of them! Mike Irr is […] The post Mike Irr on Mountaintop Goals, Embracing Change and Life in the NBA appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 watching Top Gun I always wondered what training looked like for guys like Maverick, Goose, Iceman and Slider…and somehow I just knew it probably took more than just […] The post Tyler Koch on How to Build an Elite Fighter Pilot appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 Hendricks is the co-owner Enhancing Life gym in Lexington, Kentucky. Here, she’s created a sanctuary for people sidelined from exercise due to pain, chronic disease, autoimmune issues, or sedentary […] The post Lucy Hendricks on Listening, Empathy and Effective Communication in the Gym appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 over the fear of asking me questions, I think it’s pretty darn good. We discuss all sorts of relevant topics – from speed training, to conditioning, to better long-term hoops development […] The post The IFAST Basketball Insider’s Q&A Call appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Hopefully we’ve all learned this by now, but you simply CANNOT train basketball players like powerlifters, or even football players. With the unique demands of the game, all the stopping, starting, and change of direction, the need to move horizontally AND vertically, you need a broad mix of physical qualities if you want to build […] The post Hunter Eisenhower on the Force System, Superpowers and Kryptonite in Basketball Players appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 the club – and today’s guest might just be able to help us out! Dr. Rob Bell is a noted sport psychology coach, author, and speaker. He has spoken to […] The post Dr. Rob Bell on Mental Toughness, Waiting to Win, and the Myth of Icing the Kicker appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 mean? And how does it really impact how you might program or coach an athlete? If these are questions you have as well, then you’re going to love today’s podcast with […] The post Danny Foley on the Ins and Outs of Fascial-Based Training appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 deeper into how each individual’s make-up determines how they should be training and recovering? Well without giving it away – I definitely think hyper specialization is on the horizon, […] The post Jeremy Koenig on Understanding Your Genome, AI, and the Future of Sports Performance appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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.