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The Myth of Neutral Spine
Neutral spine is a myth. Or at least, the way we currently have this concept burned into our brains is at least a little flawed. Let me explain… When you set someone up to squat or deadlift effectively, there is most definitely a “neutral” position you want them in. I believe this is the optimal […]
Continue ReadingThe Future of RTS – 2013 Edition
Every year, I take a step back to evaluate my business. In 2012, it just so happened that my evaluation time struck the day before Thanksgiving. What can I say? Sometimes inspiration hits and you need to strike while the iron is hot. While these kinds of critical evaluations can be daunting, they’re also incredibly […]
Continue ReadingRTS Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale
Those of you that have followed me for any extended period of time know that I HATE selling our products at a discounted rate. Here’s why…. I believe all of the RTS product line delivers VALUE that far exceeds the cost of the product. For example, if you purchase Bulletproof Knees and it helps you […]
Continue ReadingDeveloping Young Athletes
With the birth of my daughter a few years ago, I’ve been inundated with questions about training young people. What types of training should (or shouldn’t) they do? What can you do to maximize their long-term athletic development? How can you maximize not only their performance, but their health and well-being? These are all great […]
Continue ReadingTraining the Unstable Client
We’ve all had ‘em before. That really tricky athlete… …the one who just can’t seem to stay healthy…. …the one who just can’t seem to put the pieces together on the field, court, or in the weight room… …and of course, the one who just can’t seem to get bigger, stronger or more powerful. You’ve […]
Continue ReadingStrength in Motion Seminar Review
A few months back, I wrote a blog titled “Mike’s Top 12 Training Resources,” and the goal was simple: To highlight a few people in our industry who I consider to be true experts in the field. Unfortunately, a lot of people are now “experts” (as dubbed by fitness magazines, websites, etc.) despite the fact […]
Continue ReadingFloor Press
The floor press has been used by powerlifters for 20 years to build Herculean strength in the upper body. And if your goal is to bench press ridiculous weights, the floor press can be used as a supplementary lift to your bench to all new levels. In this article, we’re going to cover every facet […]
Continue ReadingRound Back Deadlifts
(Photo Courtesy of Steve Gabrielsen) The arguments for and against round back deadlifting have been around for ages. Recently, however, it seems as though the back-and-forth banter has reached epic proportions. As a result, we’re left with numerous questions: Should the average fitness enthusiast perform round back deadlifts? Are we stronger this way? Are round […]
Continue ReadingThe Breath-Stress Relationship
Today I want to give you a very practical example of how breathing and stress are interwoven. Below I’ll give you a classic example of a client who walked into our gym last week. He’s been under a great deal of stress, and just by looking at the amount of tone he has in his […]
Continue ReadingIFAST Internship Recap
Today’s guest blog comes to us from former IFAST intern Sean Griffin. Sean was an awesome guy to have around, and I think you’ll really enjoy his insights regarding our internship. And before you ask, if you’d like to intern at IFAST in the future, please read this first. Thanks! And without any further ado, […]
Continue ReadingStress: The Real Epidemic
The following is a guest blog from my good friend Dan Brown. Enjoy! – MR ————— I was doing some research on energy systems and was looking at differences between animals and humans (yawn). With a few clicks of the mouse the next thing you know I was watching a gazelle being devoured by a […]
Continue Reading3 Keys to a Successful Fitness Website
A few weeks ago, an up-and-coming member of the fitness industry asked me a simple question: “Mike, I’m starting a website and I really admire what you’ve done. Can you give me some tips on how to be successful?” The more I thought about it, the more I realized how loaded this question really was! […]
Continue ReadingSacrifice and Hard Work in the Fitness Industry
Let’s be honest – the fitness industry isn’t for the faint of heart. As a trainer or strength coach, it’s not uncommon to work ungodly hours for what amounts to less than minimum wage. On the other hand, I think some people assume that those who are “successful” (however you want to define that) have […]
Continue ReadingThe Bulletproof Body Transformation Contest
Want to know the single-biggest reason I finally got this Beta launch rolling? I gave myself a deadline. Perhaps more importantly, I made that deadline very well known. When I put the date of September 18th out there on Facebook and Twitter, there really was no looking back! Plus, we all know that if you […]
Continue ReadingThe Bulletproof Body
Mike, why did you create the Bulletproof Body? A couple of reasons, actually. #1 – There are a lot of really crappy training products on the Interwebz these days, and I wanted to put out something solid that reflects what good, sound training should look and feel like.
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