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How to Write Power Training Programs

Power training is critical in athletics. Whether it’s the ability to juke a defender and break off a big touchdown run, hit a baseball 400 feet, or slam dunk a basketball, power is a key component that every performance coach must program for. However, before you blindly jump in and start doing 100 repetitions of […]

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My Top 5 Moves for Athletic Power

Let’s start with an important, yet not so obvious statement…. Athletes are not professional lifters. Does strength have carryover to what they do on the field or court? Absolutely. But is it the be-all, end-all of athletic development? Absolutely not. When it comes to developing a well-rounded athletic development program, you can’t put in everything […]

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How NOT to RDL

The RDL, or Romanian deadlift, is a staple exercise for Olympic lifters and athletes alike. It’s universally popular because it not only serves as a teaching tool for bigger lifts (full deadlifts, cleans, etc.), but it also builds the hamstrings and teaches people to flex and extend their hips properly. However, I will go to […]

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57 Random Thoughts on Athletic Training & Coaching

Seeing as how it’s athletic development month here at RTS, I wanted to do something a bit different. Rather than writing the typical essay-style blog post, I wanted to just riff and jot down some thoughts that are going through my head that pertain to training athletes. Here are 57 random things I’m thinking about […]

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Bulletproof Athlete Review

Since I’ve released the Bulletproof Athlete program, I’ve gotten a ton of interest about the materials. The biggest question people are asking is, “Is this program right for me?” If you’d like a behind-the-scenes look at the product (including training and a nutrition challenge video) you’ll want to watch this video. I basically cover why […]

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Random BPA Launch Stuff

Well Bulletproof Athlete is out there and ready to be picked up, so hopefully you’ve grabbed your copy already! Two quick notes as well: First and foremost, I’m having a Tweetchat tonight from 8-9 pm EST. The hashtag is #BPAthlete, so I hope to answer any/all questions you have about the program there. Second, here’s […]

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Bulletproof Athlete IS HERE!

This project has consumed the last 1.5 years of my life, but I know the final product is worth the wait. Here’s a brief overview of what you’ll find in the Bulletproof Athlete training system: 16-weeks of done-for-you training programs. I’ve written all of your workouts for the next 16-weeks. All you have to do […]

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Bulletproof Athlete – Second Place Winner

Will, thanks for taking the time to be with us here today. Could you start by telling us a little bit about yourself? My name is Will, I’m 30 years old and I live in Southern California.  I’m sort of a classic weekend-warrior/desk-jockey in that I work in web-development and have to spend a lot […]

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Bulletproof Athlete – Third Place Winner

Anna, thanks for taking the time to be with us here today. Could you start by telling us a little bit about yourself? Hi, my name is Anna. I am 34 years old. I enjoy working out, riding my bike, and hiking. I am in the field of physical therapy and enjoy rehabilitating athletes. I […]

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What Are YOUR 5 Things?

I learn from everyone. In any given week I’m doing continuing education in the fields of training, business, marketing, personal development, and leadership. And as you may (or may not) know, tomorrow is my beautiful daughter’s second birthday. Look – I know you come to RTS so I can tell you how to get more […]

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