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August 26th, 2009

on August 26, 2009 | by

Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 5.16 How Healthy is Running? A few days ago, I reviewed a NY Times article which espoused the benefits of running on joint health. If you’d like to see my entire write-up, I’ve provided the blog link below: Running Blog The biggest issue I had was when the author stated that […]

A simple wrinkle for better performance

on August 25, 2009 | by

Here at IFAST, we’re huge proponents of ISO’s. ISO’s are a great exercise selection for several reasons: – Decreases joint wear and tear (to some degree) – Allows for the client to “feel” the appropriate body position – Allows for the client to “feel” the appropriate muscle groups working – Helps build stability in end-range […]

Building Better Productivity

on August 24, 2009 | by

After going through my daily Facebook ritual, I got a great idea from fellow strength coach Charles Staley. It may not necessarily apply directly to your workouts, but it absolutely could. Quite simply, what are some of the best productivity tips you’ve come across? What helps you get more done in any given day? I’ll […]

More Random Friday

on August 21, 2009 | by

I was really going to pull something together today, but it just didn’t happen. Damn ear infection! Anyway, here we go with today’s random thoughts: – One thinking I’ve been working really hard on lately is refining my approach to single-leg exercises. I don’t think they’re the be-all, end-all of training, but I think we […]

Running and Knee Health

on August 20, 2009 | by

An IFAST member recently passed along the following article from the NY times. When you combine my affinity for anything knee related with the fact that it alludes to joint health benefits of exercise, I was immediately intrigued. Here’s the article: Can Running Actually Help Your Knees? So you read the title and think, “Cool, […]

The IFAST Physique Transformation Challenge

on August 18, 2009 | by

Normally I don’t like linking to my newsletters, but you should definitely check out the results from our Physique Transformation Challenge. Just follow the link below: Newsletter 5.15 Stay strong MR

August 18th, 2009

on August 18, 2009 | by

Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 5.15 The IFAST Physique Transformation Challenge This past May, Bill and I started the Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) Physique Transformation Challenge. The goal was simple: To use our training methodology and show people that you can absolutely lose scale weight, body fat and inches by exercising a couple of […]

Random Friday Thoughts

on August 14, 2009 | by

Today’s random thoughts and musings: – In case you missed it, IFAST was ranked as one of America’s Top 10 gyms. Needless to say, I’m humbled and honored – Bill and I built this gym to help serious fitness enthusiasts achieve their goals, and it really has exceeded all of my expectations. This past week, […]

Just when I think I’m out….

on August 13, 2009 | by

“Just when I think I’m out, they pull me back in.” (Please enjoy the gratuitous Godfather reference). I definitely feel this way when it comes to the sport of powerlifting. I made some serious progress in the past and hit some decent numbers, but I never felt like I achieved what I was capable of. […]

More Thoughts on Cybernetic Periodization

on August 11, 2009 | by

Something I constantly find myself thinking about is the concept of cybernetic periodization (CP). Siff discussed this in his book Supertraining, and the concept makes perfect sense – you don’t feel the same every single day, so why would you go in with a set plan for any given training day? The problem is, I […]

New Interview up with John Izzo

on August 10, 2009 | by

Hey all, I’m back from vacation but not totally back in my routine as of yet. With that being said, the following interview should suffice for today’s content. We’ll be back in the groove starting tomorow! Why the Learning Never Ends: An Interview with Mike Robertson Stay strong MR

The Lift Strong Call to Arms

on August 1, 2009 | by

A few days ago, I was browsing the Internet and I came across a blog I hadn’t seen before. I knew it was going to be posted at some point in time, but I’d since forgotten about it. The blog was for Bob Youngs. If you don’t know anything about Bob, he’s one of us […]

531 and other random musings

on July 31, 2009 | by

One of the keys to my job is keeping up with all the current literature, research, DVD’s, etc. Quite simply if I hear that something is good, I want to check it out. A few weeks ago, I gave high praise to Dan John’s book Never Let Go. If you’ve read anything by Dan John […]

Podcasts Galore

on July 29, 2009 | by

As promised, I’m hitting the podcasts hard and heavy. I think I’ve figured out a way to nail down several coaches at once, which should mean a steady stream of new information coming your way! If you’re interested, definitely check out the Podcasts by following the link below: In the Trenches Fitness In the past […]

Bench Press 101

on July 28, 2009 | by

Evidently, my new favorite lift is the bench press (or at least that’s what all the guys in the gym say!). Hey, everyone else has been doing it for years – maybe I’m just a little bit behind the times! I’m definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed. In all seriousness, as someone who […]