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My Top 3 Reaching Core Training Exercises

on April 18, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

As you probably already know, I’m a big fan of core training exercises. Whether it’s bulletproofing the lower back, controlling the hips and pelvis, or helping someone improve their athleticism, a strong and stable core can help you get there faster. But here’s the thing – too often, there’s no rhyme or reason to our […]

Physical Preparation with Lachlan Wilmot

on April 13, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Lachlan Wilmot is in his seventh season as the Senior Athletic Performance Coach for the GWS Giants, an AFL Club based in Sydney. Prior to this he spent time with the AIS-AFL Academy and NSW/ACT AFL Academy. In this show, Lachlan and I take a deep dive into the world of plyometrics. We discuss the […]

Physical Preparation with Quinn Henoch

on March 31, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Quinn Henoch is a DPT from the University of Indianapolis, and is the head of sports rehabilitation for Juggernaut HQ in Orange County, California. He is also the founder of ClinicalAthlete.com, which is a network of health care professionals who understand the performance-based needs of athletes. In this show, Quinn Henoch and I talk about […]

4 More Highly Effective Tips for Top Speed Training

on March 27, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Note from MR: This is part two of a series on top-speed training by Travis Hansen. Enjoy! In the previous article, I reviewed or introduced to you the value of 4 specific speed tactics, which will help you or your athletes develop greater horsepower at the top end of a sprint. You also saw how […]

Physical Preparation with Travis Hansen

on March 23, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Travis Hansen is the director of the Reno Speed School in Reno, Nevada. He’s currently the leading authority on speed development for the International Sports Sciences Association, and has worked with athletes of all ages and abilities. In this show, Travis and I talk about his minimalistic approach to coaching acceleration, the biggest programming mistakes […]

4 Highly Effective Top Speed Training Tips

on March 23, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Note from MR: Travis Hansen is a guy who knows a thing or two about speed training. I always enjoy reading his materials, and I often pick-up a thing or two that I can immediately add to make my own speed sessions better. In this article, Travis covers four tips you can use to improve your […]

The VBT Podcast

on March 16, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Today’s show is all about velocity based training, or VBT. Now I’m no expert on the topic – yet – but luckily, I’m surrounded by two guys here at IFAST who are also working towards that goal. Both Tony Giuliano and Ty Terrell are absolutely obsessed with VBT, from reading the research to putting in […]

Physical Preparation with Hunter Charneski

on March 9, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Hunter Charneski is the Owner and Founder of Freak Faktory, a private training facility in West Michigan. He is the physical preparation and nutrition consultant for Grand Valley State University’s football team, as well as the Head Coach of Physical Preparation for the men’s basketball team. In this show, Hunter and I talk about the […]

Physical Preparation with Nick Rosencutter

on March 3, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Nick Rosencutter is the owner of Rosencutter Ultra Fitness and Performance, a private training facility in Wisconsin. But his biggest claim to fame is that he was the original and FIRST EVER intern at IFAST. In this show, Nick and I talk about how he became obsessed with training at the tender age of 14 […]

Random Thoughts – February 2017

on February 27, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

It’s been a busy couple of weeks here. I’ve had a few guys in for their NFL/CFL pro-day training, and needless to say, 9-10 sessions per week takes up a fair amount of your week! Beyond that, I’ve been working on a handful of fairly major projects that have taken up the rest of my […]

Physical Preparation with Mike Potenza

on February 24, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Mike Potenza is in his 11th year as the San Jose Sharks strength and conditioning coordinator. Prior to his time with the Sharks, he had successful tenures at both public and private facilities across the US, including winning a national championship during his time at Wisconsin. In this show, Mike and I discuss why education […]

Physical Preparation with Dave Tenney

on February 16, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Dave Tenney is currently the High Performance Manager for the Seattle Sounders, and he’s always one of my favorite guys to chat with. Whether it’s his knowledge of soccer, coaching, or sports science, he just has a ton of insight into our world. In this show, Dave and I talk about how he’s making the […]

Physical Preparation with Ryan Horn

on January 27, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

Ryan Horn is a guy I’ve wanted to have on the show for quite some time now, as he’s a guy with a ton of experience. With stops at Robert Morris, Liberty, VCU, Tulsa and now Wake Forest, he’s a guy that understands the sport of basketball, and how to build better basketball players. In […]

Physical Preparation with Jordan Webb

on January 19, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

(Lead photo courtesy of David Stanton Photography) For a young guy, Jordan Webb has been damn near everywhere. From EXOS, to USA Soccer, to the Cleveland Browns, to Oklahoma City Thunder, and most recently the Chicago Fire of the MLS, he’s an incredibly well-traveled and knowledgeable guy In this show, Jordan and I talk about […]

4 Squat Variations You Should Try ASAP

on January 9, 2017 | by Mike Robertson

A few weeks back, someone on Instagram asked me the following question: “Why would you want to load your quads on a squat?” Now I did my best to contain myself, but let me tell you – it wasn’t easy. If you want to know why squatting is a good thing, or why we should […]