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What I’m Training To

on June 2, 2009 | by

Today’s post, instead of being random, are going to carry the theme of marriage. After all, several of my good friends are getting married in the next couple of months, and what says marriage better than death metal and hard rock? Something Old – Alice in Chain’s “Angry Chair” Something New – Slipknot’s “Dead Memories” […]

Exercise of the Week: Band Assisted Chin-ups

on June 1, 2009 | by

Today’s exercise of the week is the band assisted chin-up. This is a great variation for several reasons: – Obviously, not everyone is strong enough to perform full chins in the beginning. In this case, it helps them learn the groove of the movement with resorting to an expensive machine. – It accommodates resistance – […]

Another amazing testimonial

on May 28, 2009 | by

Prior to visiting Mike Robertson and Bill Hartman at their I-FAST facility, I’d been at the mercy of chronic pain for the last four years of my life. An injury shortened college football career had left me with an ailing back, creaky knees, and a pair of aching shoulders, all of which required professional medical […]

Q&A: More ab discussions

on May 27, 2009 | by

Mike, Love your products and newsletter. I just have a question on your recent ab newsletter. I know the industry is shifting away from crunches and flexion and incorporating more stability and anti-rotation. I’ve read Low Back Disorders and most of Ultimate Back and Fitness and Performance by Stuart McGill and it has definitely influenced […]

The Semblance of Balance

on May 22, 2009 | by

Balance – it’s one of those concepts that’s easier said than done. And I should know, I strive for balance, but there are absolutely times that I suck at it. However, this weekend is one of those times I’m going to work really hard to achieve it. I spend countless hours in the gym working […]

Q&A: Meshing bodybuilding with powerlifting

on May 20, 2009 | by

Q: Hey how are you? I just read your article, 21st Century Core Training, and I have a question. Almost all of the guys at the gym are power lifters, and no one seems to be able to answer my question on how to combine power lifting with bodybuilding. I am drug free, and do […]

May 20th, 2009

on May 20, 2009 | by

Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 5.11 Understanding Your Abs There’s been tons of talk lately about the abs, and even more specifically, the rectus abdominis (RA). After all, everyone wants that lean, sexy six-pack before summer hits, right? Here’s the problem: We’re still caught up in outdated training methods, and not focused on what science has […]

The IFAST Physique Transformation Challenge

on May 18, 2009 | by

The IFAST Physique Transformation challenge started today, and I can’t wait to see how they do! For those of you who missed my initial post, we have four trainees who are coming in three times per week in an effort to lose weight and get into great shape. They will do this for the next […]

Random Friday

on May 15, 2009 | by

Today’s post is going to be totally random. It’s been a crazy week, and next week definitely won’t be any better! Regardless, I hope you enjoy the post! – Here’s an interview that just went up over at Dragon Door regarding my experience at the RKC: Surviving the Challenge of the RKC – Justin Ware […]

Look What You’ve Missed This Week

on May 11, 2009 | by

It was a long weekend, so I’m not feeling like a lengthy blog post today. Instead, do you realize what you might’ve missed this past week? – A new Podcast – A new Newsletter – Several new blog posts, including: * The Truth about Eating Right * How to Become Unbreakable * The Justin Ware […]

May 11th, 2009

on May 11, 2009 | by

Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 5.10 Recapping Rhode Island I was back on the road this weekend, this time headed to Providence, Rhode Island for the first Perform Better Summit of the year. This was my second year on tour, and my first time heading to RI, so needless to say I was pretty excited. Now […]

The Truth about Eating Right

on May 7, 2009 | by

Here’s the honest-to-goodness truth about eating right: It SHOULDN’T be that hard. I get IFAST and online clients alike who ask me, “What should I be eating?” “What shouldn’t I be eating?” “Is there a basic diet that you follow?” And to some extent, I can see where they’re coming from. With so many fad […]

How to Become Unbreakable

on May 5, 2009 | by

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to review Keith Scott’s first product, Unbreakable. Needless to say, I feel like it’s a product that’s been long overdue. Unbreakable deals with something near and dear to my heart – getting and keeping people healthy. Here are some product specs that may interest you: • Over […]

The Justin Ware Project 2.0

on May 4, 2009 | by

Many of you may remember a post a year or two ago about my good friend Justin. We’ve known each other for many years, and came up powerlifting together while at Ball State University. After many years of powerlifting and bodybuilding training, when Justin and I started training together about a year ago, the guy […]

My Call to Action

on April 30, 2009 | by

If you’re a child of the 80s, you all remember this famous call to action: “Sweep the Leg Johnny!” In sales, blogging, whatever, you’re supposed to have a call to action as well. I’m supposed to tell you to purchase a product, follow a link, tell me how great I am, etc. After all (even […]