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Updated Training Log of Sorts

on February 2, 2009 | by

I get questions quite frequently about how I’m training, so I figured since I disbanded the training log that I’ll do a little update here. I’m a little conflicted, to be honest. The body is feeling quite good these days, albeit at a much lighter body weight than I’ve been at in the past 2-3 […]

Exercise of the Week: A Triple Shot

on January 30, 2009 | by

In this week’s edition of “Exercise of the Week,” you’re getting a 3-for-1 deal. Sweet! And no, it’s not a triple shot of espresso, or the 3-for-1 happy hour can you can get on Bourbon Street. Instead, this edition is going to cover some basic scap stability exercises that most of you should already have […]

Congrats to Alex Sprague

on January 29, 2009 | by

While I don’t like to brag about our clientele all that often, I wanted to give a shout-out to Alex Sprague, a US Olympic bobsled hopeful. I’ve been working with Alex for a little over a year now, and he’s doing quite well for himself on the international circuit. Here’s a brief article on Alex […]

Squatting 101

on January 28, 2009 | by

“The squat is the king of all exercises.” If you’ve trained long enough, chances are you’ve heard that before. And for good reason; the squat may be the single best lift you can perform in the weight room. Unfortunately, many people have no clue what they’re doing when it comes to squatting. Not to mention […]

The Cardio Conundrum

on January 28, 2009 | by

Long duration, low intensity cardio. High intensity interval training (HIIT). Thirty to sixty minutes of moderate intensity work. With all the options and opinions out there, is it any wonder that people are confused as to how they should incorporate cardio into their workouts? Let me begin by saying that I hate the word cardio. […]

Guide to Metabolic Training

on January 28, 2009 | by

It’s that time of year again — the time when people get back in the gym with that New Year’s Resolution of getting back into shape, getting lean, or just flat out getting thei sexy back. The bad news? Most people have no clue what they’re doing when it comes to their program design! I […]

Interval Training – HIIT or Miss?

on January 28, 2009 | by

I’ve posted a plethora of fat loss related material lately, so I figured this guest blog by Michael Boyle would be a great addition to the site. If you’ve missed my previous content, here are some of the links: Cardio Conundrum – The Blog Cardio Conundrum – Article Guide to Metabolic Training – Article My […]

Cardio Confusion – The Blog

on January 27, 2009 | by

In case you missed my latest article, you can find it online at FigureAthlete.com, or simply by clicking HERE. I’m also going to be running a guest blog post by strength coach Michael Boyle later this week on the very same topic. One of my pet peeves in the fitness industry is the black-or-white, my-way-or-the-highway […]

What I learned at this weekend’s KB seminar

on January 26, 2009 | by

This past weekend we hosted a KB seminar at I-FAST, with Master RKC instructor Brett Jones being the guest of honor. We had about 17 attendees, and I’m pretty certain I can say that everyone learned a ton. I’m the first to admit I don’t know all that much about KB training. Sure, movement is […]

January 23rd, 2009

on January 23, 2009 | by

We’re going to do things a little bit differently in this newsletter. Instead of following our usual format, I want to give you a little tour of the new site and other places you’ll find me on the web. The first thing you’ll notice every time you hit the home page is that the blog […]

Exercise of the Week: Face Pulls

on January 22, 2009 | by

In this edition of Exercise of the Week, I’m going to feature the face pull. The face pull is an excellent exercise for developing the low and middle trapezius, as well as the external rotators of the shoulder. Key points to remember when performing this exercise include: – Keep your chest out! Many will collapse […]

My Favorite Products of 2008 – Fat Loss Edition

on January 20, 2009 | by

In lieu of my new article going up at FigureAthlete.com (which you can find HERE), I thought I’d keep rolling with the fat loss discussion. Let me begin by saying I don’t consider myself a fat loss “expert.” If you need to go from 6% to 4% body fat, there are better coaches out there. […]

Low Back Pain – Cause or Symptom?

on January 19, 2009 | by

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been prepping for my upcoming seminars in both Australia and Boston. One of my primary presentations is on low back pain, and, as always, it’s caused me to really examine everything I do. When examining someoen with low back pain, it’s important to note if the back pain […]

Simple tips to squat deeper

on January 15, 2009 | by

One question I get all the time is, “My back tucks under when I squat – is this ok? And how can I fix it?” To answer the first question, no, it’s not ok. This tucking, buttwinking, or whatever you want to call it puts the spine under repetitive flexion. Do it long enough and […]

January 14th, 2009

on January 14, 2009 | by

Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 5.02 In This Issue: – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Exclusive interview with Strength Coach Dewey Nielsen – Latest Articles Robertson Training Systems Updates Last chance to sign-up for the I-FAST kettlebell seminar! January 24th is closing in on us with quickness! If you’d like to learn from Brett Jones (one […]