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What is the Bulletproof Body?
This past weekend, I made a bold prediction…. The Bulletproof Body Beta Test will launch on Tuesday, September 18th. Details coming soon! — MikeRobertson (@RobTrainSystems) September 8, 2012 The Bulletproof Body (formerly known as The UnBodybuilder Project) will launch its beta test on Tuesday, September 18th. I’ve hinted around at what this project is for […]
Continue ReadingIs Scapular Stability a Myth?
Over the past year I’ve given my “Facts and Fallacies of Corrective Exercise” presentation approximately one billion times. Okay maybe that’s a slight exaggeration, but I’ve definitely given it a lot! One of the topics I always come back to is the topic of scapular stability, and lately, I’ve been asking myself more and more […]
Continue Reading60+ Lessons from the 2012 Midwest Performance Enhancement Seminar
Our 2012 Midwest Performance Enhancement Seminar was a lot of fun and full of some really smart people. Here’s a slice of what I learned this past weekend from some of the best in the industry. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingChase Karnes Interview
Chase Karnes is a guy that I’ve worked with and followed for years. Not only is he one of the strongest mofos I know, but just a genuinely good guy to boot. Let’s get into it! Chase, thanks a ton for coming on here today. Could you start by telling us a little bit about […]
Continue ReadingThe Business of Fitness
In 2 months, I’ll be giving a talk about the “business” of semi-private training and the Fitness Business Weekend event. I’m always a little leery of stepping out of my comfort zone (which is talking about training, obviously!), but I’m also excited to branch out and talk about a topic I’ve spent the last 4 […]
Continue ReadingJen Sinkler Interview
Jen Sinkler is someone I’ve followed and worked with loosely over the past couple of years, and I knew she would be a great addition to the IFAST interview line-up. Here we go! Jen, you’re an incredibly diverse person – anyone who follows you on Twitter or Facebook can tell that! Could you start by […]
Continue ReadingBand-Resisted Dead Bugs (Video)
Last week, we talked about how important it was to exhale effectively and get our air out. This week, we’re going to talk about how we can use that exhale to facilitate better core training and abdominal function!
Continue ReadingSean Hyson Interview
Sean Hyson is a guy I’ve worked with behind the scenes for years. Not only does the guy know the industry, but he actually trains like an animal himself. Let’s get right into it! Sean, thanks a ton for being with us here today. Could you start by telling us a little bit about yourself? […]
Continue ReadingAre You Full of Hot Air? (Video)
A common theme for many of our clients at IFAST is faulty diaphragmatic breathing patterns. Often, people are so caught up on how to get air in, they forget (or don’t realize) how important it is to effectively get air out!
Continue ReadingAlli McKee Interview
Alli McKee is a superstar in life. Who else do you know who runs a mini-marathon, lifts in a powerlifting meet, and does a figure competition – all in the same week? When you combine her physical prowess with the fact that she’s incredibly sweet and positive, you have one awesome person. So enough from […]
Continue ReadingMike Robertson Reverse Interview
For a change of pace this week, IFAST intern Sean Griffin offered to turn the tables and interview me. Enjoy! Mike, let’s start this off with a focus on interns, since that’s what I know best. What are the top 3 qualities/characteristics you look for in a new intern, and what makes each critical for […]
Continue ReadingPatrick Ward Interview
Today’s guest interview features Patrick Ward, a great strength coach and massage therapist I love learning from. If you don’t read his blog already, be sure to check it out. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingRollback Midwest Seminar Pricing?
As I was driving back from Louisville this past weekend, I had a few hours to think about a ton of different things I have going on in my life. One of those “things” was our upcoming Midwest Performance Enhancement seminar. Over the past couple of years I’ve worked hard to grow this seminar and […]
Continue ReadingTestimonial from Jordan Dotson
Mike’s note: Today’s testimonial comes from one of my online clients, Jordan, who’s had fantastic success in getting out of some debilitating pain in the last three months. Enjoy! First, let me say that working with Mike has literally changed my life and health. I came to him as a last resort – my doctor […]
Continue ReadingMike’s Top 12 Training Resources
One thing that really pisses me off about our industry is some of the ridiculous “number” posts you see. For example, a few months back I saw a post that was something along the lines of “The Top 50 Fitness Bloggers” or something alone those lines. I won’t claim to be the all-knowing, but I […]
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