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Miscellaneous Writing – June 2015
Just in case you feel like I haven’t written enough lately, I wanted to let you know: I have, in fact, been writing. Plenty. It’s just been for other people, versus here at RTS! There’s two reasons for this: #1 – In case you missed my internal launch, you can get my Physical Preparation 101 […]
Continue ReadingThe Random Post – Goals and Updates
Hidy ho there neighbor! On my monster list of to-do’s, projects and other miscellaneous items, one piece of writing that has slipped through the cracks for weeks now is an update of my Mike’s 2015 Goals post. I think one of the biggest issues with goals is that people set them at some point during […]
Continue Reading3 Ways to Level Up Your Coaching
Back in the day, I was a huge video game nerd. Growing up in the country, there wasn’t much else to do. If it was nice I’d go outside and hit baseballs, kick the soccer ball, or shoot some hoops. But if it rained? There wasn’t much else to do other than go inside and […]
Continue ReadingFrom Books To Barbells: Another Intern Aspiring to Survive in the World of Fitness
By Mike Reinhardt, IFAST Intern There are a few simple reasons that Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Performance (IFAST) has been named one of the top ten gyms in the nation. Over the years, they have created a welcoming, challenging, and accountable community for their members while simultaneously using their vast expertise to provide their clients […]
Continue Reading4 Tips for Unconventional Fat Loss
The fat loss industry is an interesting space. You’ve got the supplement guys and their magic pills. You’ve got the fad diets that all proclaim to be “The last diet you’ll ever need.” And of course, you’ve got trainers with zero experience and no real-world results claiming they’re a fat loss expert (on the Internet, […]
Continue ReadingWhat is Athleticism?
by Ty Terrell, IFAST Coach Who do you think of when you think “athletic”? Is it LeBron James? Russell Westbrook? What about a gymnast – is he/she athletic? And one more question: Who is more athletic – Stephen Curry or Russell Westbrook? You said Westbrook didn’t you? I don’t blame you. But let’s define what […]
Continue ReadingHow Long Should You Stay on a Program?
It may sound incredibly basic, but I get this question all the time from young and old trainees alike: How long should I stay on my program? It’s such a simple question – but like most things, the answer isn’t quite that simple! Let’s dig a bit deeper, and see how your goals directly affects […]
Continue ReadingNo More Pulled Hamstrings!
With spring right around the corner, there are a few things you can bank on: More broskis in the gym curling their way into oblivion, Tons of people out “running to get into shape,” and A handful of new hamstring pulls at your local physical therapy clinic! I joke, but I’ve seen it first hand. […]
Continue ReadingInterview with Ty Terrell
Ty, thanks for taking the time to be with us here today. Could you start by telling us a little bit about yourself? Absolutely. I am currently a coach at IFAST and have been there for about a year and a half. Prior to that I was a director at a YMCA and ran an […]
Continue ReadingWhy Failure is our Friend
Failure is our friend. I know this is may sound like an oxymoron, but I can guarantee you it’s important – especially for me. You see, by all outward means I’m very successful. I’ve got an amazing family, with the most awesome wife imaginable and two beautiful kiddos. I’m running two successful fitness businesses – […]
Continue ReadingAre US Soccer Players Out of Shape?
A few weeks back, US Men’s National Team coach Juergen Klinsmann stirred the pot with regards to his thoughts on the fitness of US soccer players. Furthermore, he stated that the MLS season should be lengthened to 11 months, following the approach that many clubs around the world use. This obviously leads to a ton […]
Continue Reading5 Reasons YOU Should Join the Athletic Strength Training Group
This week I kicked off the Athletic Strength training group, and I’ve seen a huge surge of interest since we opened our doors yesterday. However, that interest has also led to a bunch of questions about the program. And those questions have got me thinking about reasons why you may be interested in joining the […]
Continue ReadingMy 3 Favorite Exercises for Sexy and Stable Shoulders
Let me start by making one very important point: Not everyone can, or should, barbell press. And taking that a step further, there are plenty of people who should be excluded from other big-bang exercises and variations as well. Whether we’re talking bench pressing variations, chinning variations, or even most rowing variations, some people need […]
Continue ReadingAthletic Strength
The Athletic Strength training group is live! You can sign-up for the group here: Athletic Strength Please remember: Registration will close on Friday, February 27th and midnight, EST. If you want to join, please sign-up ASAP. Thanks! All the best MR
Continue ReadingHow Do You Get FAST?
Ever since I’ve been in the strength and conditioning/physical preparation field, I’ve had people come to me with the goal of getting faster. As we all know, in the sports world, speed kills. One of the most common things you hear when an athlete moves to the next level (i.e. high school to college, college […]
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