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October 1, 2006
In This Issue: Instead of following our usual format, in this issue of the RTS Newsletter I’d like to take some time and get you up to speed on what’s been going on recently – it’s been a hectic month so let’s get right into it! Announcements: Inside-Out IS HERE! It’s been a long time […]
Continue ReadingAugust 15, 2006
In This Issue: – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Training Tip – Nutrition Tip – Performance Coach Spotlight: Anthony Roberts – Education Corner – Calendar and Coming Events – New Articles Announcements: LA Strength Seminar – September 16th and 17th The LA Strength Seminar is coming up fast, and you don’t want to miss out […]
Continue ReadingAugust 1, 2006
In This Issue: – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Training Tip – Nutrition Tip – Calendar and Coming Events – New Articles Updates: LA Strength Seminar – September 16th and 17th The LA Strength Seminar has been formally announced, and this speaking line-up is second to none! Here are the speakers that have signed-on: – […]
Continue ReadingJuly 1, 2006
In This Issue: – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Training Tip – Nutrition Tip – Product Review: Precision Nutrition – Calendar and Coming Events – New Articles Updates: Building the Efficient Athlete – July 22nd and 23rd Eric Cressey and I will be giving an intense and informative 2-day seminar at the Peak Performance facility […]
Continue ReadingJune 1, 2006
In This Issue: – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Training Tip – Nutrition Tip – Product Review: Mike Boyle’s “Functional Strength Coach” – Performance Coach Spotlight: Zach Even-Esh – Calendar and Coming Events – New Articles Updates: Site Updates As you take a look around, you’ll see that I’m in the process of making a […]
Continue ReadingApril 1, 2006
In This Issue: – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Training Tip of the Month – Final reviews of Magnificent Mobility! – Calendar and Coming Events – New Articles – May Newsletter Preview updates: Check out our latest feature: Mike’s Blog! This is going to be my sounding board for the next couple of months. Not […]
Continue ReadingMarch 1, 2006
In This Issue: – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Training Tip of the Month – More reviews of Magnificent Mobility! – Calendar and Coming Events – New Articles – Performance Coach Spotlight: Alwyn Cosgrove updates: Performance Posture Seminar at the Poliquin Performance Center Chicago Mike will be giving a full-day seminar at the Poliquin Performance […]
Continue ReadingFebruary 1, 2006
updates: The DC Test Fest was AWESOME! All the presenters were top-notch and had some cutting-edge info to pass on to us. However, as good as the presentations are, it’s always the info the you get when you’re just shooting-the-breeze that will really affect your training bottom line. Congrats to Phill for pulling it off, […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 1, 2006
updates: Are you ready for the New Year? I know I am, and I hope you are too! Now that the DVD is almost ready for sale and the powerlifting meet is over, I’ll have a lot more time to commit to writing and updating the site. Be sure to stop back often as I’ll […]
Continue ReadingDecember 1, 2005
Newsletter #1 – December 2005 Mike’s updates: Welcome to the first edition of the Robertson Training Systems newsletter! I really hope this will be a great source for all your training needs. This past month has been extremely hectic. The first weekend of the month I was at the SWIS conference, the following weekend Eric […]
Continue ReadingThe Superior Circuit, Part I
Originally posted at www.t-nation.com We have some good news for you. The New Year’s resolution crowd, famous for clogging up the gym for the first two months of every year, is starting to dwindle. As they devolve back into their sedentary lifestyles, you have the opportunity to evolve your training program to reach even greater […]
Continue ReadingThe Superior Circuit, Part II
Originally posted at www.t-nation.com In Part I, we discussed the many pros and cons associated with traditional “cardio” practices. In today’s training world, most experts would agree that high intensity interval training (HIIT) performed after resistance training is the best way to get lean. While neither of us disregards the benefits of those practices, we […]
Continue ReadingThe Superior Circuit, Part III
Originally Posted at www.t-nation.com Building a Better Boomerang In Part I and Part II of this series, we explained how some creative thinking and efficient programming can kill a flock of birds like a boomerang. Instead of using one dimensional thinking and throwing rocks by doing cyclical modes of cardio, why not try to cover […]
Continue ReadingYo, How Much Ya Bench?
Originally posted at www.t-nation.com Striving for the Big Bench I recently had the privilege of being an assistant coach for the USA’s World Bench Press Team. While I was there I refused to sleep more than a few hours a night; I wasn’t about to miss out on learning some kick-ass tips and tricks to […]
Continue ReadingShoulder The Load
Originally posted at www.t-nation.com Since I’ve started writing for the T-Nation, I’ve gotten 100’s of e-mails asking me varying questions about the rotator cuff and its many somewhat magical qualities. While it may not be as cool as big quads or a great set of guns, a well-developed rotator cuff is sexy in its own, […]
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