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3 Types of Recovery Lifts
The longer I write programs, the more I interact with people who want to train DAILY. But here’s the rub: We all know you can’t train “hard” every day without breaking yourself down. So what gives? How do you reconcile the idea of training regularly without burning yourself out? Easy – you need to get […]
Continue ReadingSteve Long on Finding Balance & Coming Full Circle in the Fitness Industry
Steve Long has been in the fitness industry for almost 20 years now, and according to him, still feels like a dumbass on a weekly to daily basis when working with clients. This feeling drives him to continually learn more, to be able to help his clients, and share some of the best nuggets that […]
Continue ReadingParallel, Staggered, and Split-Stance Explained
Here’s an incredibly common question I get asked… “What is ______ stance?” It could be split-stance. It could be Half-kneeling. It could be staggered stance. Or anything in between! But if you’ve ever wondered what the different stances and postures mean – or how to set-up for them – this short video should help. And […]
Continue ReadingDr. Paul Comfort on Assessing and Evaluating Force Production
Dr. Comfort is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning and program leader for the Master of Science Strength and Conditioning program at the University of Salford. He is also an adjunct professor at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. Paul has applied experience across a range of sports and consults with numerous professional and semi-professional […]
Continue ReadingThe Reverse Workout
Let’s be honest with ourselves for a minute: Unless you’re some sort of fitness lunatic, you don’t walk in the gym every single day EXCITED to train. Sometimes it’s low energy or motivation. Sometimes it’s an ache, pain or boo-boo that might be holding you back. And sometimes, you just feel like you need a […]
Continue ReadingMy Top 10 Pieces of Content in 2022
Today, I want to look back on what was a pretty darn successful 2022, and look forward to (what I hope will be) an amazing 2023. So as we put a bow on last year, I want to share with you my favorite pieces of content, along with a little bit of insight as to […]
Continue ReadingMike Reinhardt on Learning, Mentorship, and Refining Your Craft
Are you a lifelong learner? Someone who is always looking to tweak and refine their craft? If so, this episode is for you! Whether it’s best practices for consuming new information, reflecting on past experiences, or using the mentorship process to deepen our understanding, a commitment to lifelong learning is something that every one of […]
Continue ReadingDecember Q&A: Keeping Training Fresh, Off-Season Soccer, and Gen Pop vs. Athletes
Before we dive into this week’s podcast, I just want to start by saying THANK YOU! It’s been an amazing year both personally and professionally, and I couldn’t have had that success without your support. Along those same lines, I want to wish you a Happy Holiday season, and hopefully you get a little extra […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: Why Does Elevating the Heels Make My Squat Look Better?
Today, I’m going to answer one of the most common questions I get from trainers, coaches, and athletes alike: Why does my squat feel so much getter when I elevate my heels? Now the most common answer you’ll hear in this regard is that you have “tight” or “stiff” ankles. Or more specifically, that “your […]
Continue Reading7 Ways to Improve Your Training and Health in 2023
Albert Einstein is famous for saying, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” So why do we do this when it coms to our health or fitness? We follow the same strength program… …make the same mistakes with our nutrition… …or we don’t take recovery seriously… […]
Continue Reading13 Practical Programming and Coaching Tips
The longer I do this, the more I realize that your journey is never over. You’re never a “finished” product. Take program design, for instance… Since I started in physical preparation, I’ve easily consumed thousands of pieces of content on this topic, including articles, webinars, podcasts, VHS recordings, DVD’s and seminars. And furthermore, I’ve probably […]
Continue ReadingHow to Layout an Off-Season Basketball S&C Program
Over the past 5-6 years, my guy Joey Burton (and now Scott Romaniuk) and I have built a pretty darn good basketball development program here in Indianapolis. And as the program has evolved, I’ve started getting more and more questions about how we set-up and structure our individual training sessions. It’s taken me 4-5 years […]
Continue ReadingMike Robertson on Superpowers Left Unchecked
Note from MR: This post was originally sent via my RTS Newsletter. If you’re not already subscribed, what are you waiting for? Just drop your name and email and you’ll know whenever we drop new content. THANKS! ———————— First and foremost, I hope you had an amazing weekend. And second, I hope you’re ready to […]
Continue ReadingDr. Mike Roussell on Using Coffee and Protein to Optimize Health
As an author, speaker and nutrition consultant, Dr. Mike Roussell is known for transforming complex nutritional concepts into practical nutritional habits that his clients can use to ensure permanent weight loss and long lasting health. His clients have included NBA all-stars, Hollywood stars and Silicon Valley executives, all of whom seek him out for his […]
Continue ReadingExercise Progression Across Blocks
I think it’s safe to say the days of old-school periodization are dead. We’re no longer trying to plan out annual (or quadrennial) cycles in Excel, all while meticulously calculating every set and rep to ensure we optimize training load. BUT…that doesn’t mean we pull out the big exercise wheel each month, give it a […]
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