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January 1st, 2010
Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 6.01 The Most Important Newsletter You’ll Get All Year? “The goal is to keep the goal, the goal.” Dan John, A Philospohy of Strength Training DVD Prophetic words from Dan John, but then again, would you expect anything less? I’m not kidding around when I say this could be the most […]
Continue Reading13 Tips for Fitness Blogging Success
I get e-mails on a weekly basis asking me about ways to break into the fitness writing industry. It’s a little amusing to say the least – I absolutely loathed English throughout high school, and if you would’ve told me that I would be paid at any point in my life for my writing, I […]
Continue ReadingAnother RTS Success Story
In lieu of the New Year coming up, I thought I’d share a success story from one of my online training clients. I met Ben at my Australian Seminar in Melbourne back in 2008, and I was impressed with his knowledge and insightful questions. He seemed like a very sharp guy who was interested in […]
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Pec Strains
Justin Ware and I were talking about pec strains the other day, so I figured this would be an opportune time to discuss how pec strains come about in the gym. Now, keep in mind (as many are more than willing to note) I’m not a therapist, so I’m not going to discuss treatment strategies. […]
Continue ReadingMy Training Stories #1
I clearly remember my first powerlifitng-related workout. Needless to say, it was humbling on numerous levels. I had just finished up a semester-long internship with the Ball State University athletic teams, and I realized that if I wanted to go anywhere in the industry, I needed to get stronger. A lot stronger. After being surrounded […]
Continue ReadingHappy Holidays
Just wanted to wish all my readers, family and friends a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I appreciate all your support, and wish you all the best. See you next week! Best MR
Continue ReadingDecember 23rd, 2009
Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 5.23 The Development of a Philosophy, Part II – Isolation Movements This is Part II of a three-part series. If you missed Part I, please check it out first. Isolation exercises are not only at the forefront of the entire “corrective” exercise argument, but I think they’re grossly misunderstood as well. […]
Continue ReadingMore Praise for A&C
The praise keeps rolling in for our new product, Assess and Correct. Here are two plugs that have come in over the past few days: I have had an opportunity to view Assess and Correct, the latest work from Cressey, Hartman, and Robertson. The materials provided in this package are fantastic and empowering. The DVD’s […]
Continue ReadingRed Pill Blue Pill
As I noted in my blog this past Saturday, last week Mike the Intern finished up his internship at IFAST. I think he’s well on his way to becoming a fantastic coach, and I sincerely hope his time at our gym was beneficial for him. Since we get a ton of questions about our internship […]
Continue ReadingRandom Saturday 12-19
Unfortunately, my server connection was a little wonky at the gym yesterday, so Random Friday has turned into Random Saturday. Regardless, I hope you enjoy it and have a great weekend! – Wednesday was the last day for Mike the Intern (pictured above on the right) at IFAST. Today, he graduates from Western Michigan University. […]
Continue ReadingGlass Boxes and Softball Players
The other day I was perusing my Facebook inbox, and read over the following message: Mike – I have been enjoying your Assess and Correct program and learning lots. Thanks so much. Had a little problem with a group of 8th and 9th grade softball girls that just started with us. They all are very […]
Continue ReadingDecember 17th, 2009
Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 5.22 The Development of a Philosophy, Part I – The Assessment In this three part series, I’m going to outline my basic thoughts on improving human movement and function. It seems that nowadays the term “corrective exercise” isn’t just a buzzword used by numerous coaches and trainers, but it’s also a […]
Continue ReadingRenewed Motivation
I love Brian Grasso. Now before you get all carried away with that statement, let me clarify a bit. Every time I sit down with BG, he puts a thought in my head. The unfortunate problem is, it’s almost impossible to get rid of this thought, no matter how hard I try! At this past […]
Continue ReadingDecember 15th, 2009
Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 5.21 Fat Loss 2010 As 2009 draws to a close and we get ready to celebrate the New Year, the typical questions are coming my way. Whether it’s posts on my Facebook wall, e-mails from people across the globe, or old friends that I cross paths with again, the biggest question […]
Continue ReadingGreat Feedback for Assess and Correct
It’s been almost 6 weeks since we released Assess and Correct, and the feedback up to this point has been fantastic! Rather than sit here and too my own horn, here are blogs from several fitness experts who have reviewed the DVD’s and manuals: Jeff Cubos’ Blog Kevin Neeld’s Blog Leigh Peele’s Blog I’m constantly […]
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