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How to Do LESS in 2012 (But Enjoy Yourself MORE!)
It’s the New Year, and everyone and their mother has a New Year’s resolution that they’ve probably already broken. In fact, I wrote about this pretty extensively last week in my 2012 To-Do List post. BUT, here’s the thing with New Year’s resolutions – they almost always focus on adding things to our plate. Starting […]
Continue ReadingMy 2012 To-Do List
Those of you that know me know I’m incredibly goal-oriented. Quite simply, if I don’t have a goal, or if I’m not working on achieving that goal, I’m not a fun person to be around. Seriously, if I go more than a day or two without doing something productive for myself, I’m cranky, irritable, and […]
Continue Reading4 Reasons EVERYONE Should Squat with Chains
Not only is squatting with chains one of the coolest things you can do in the gym, but it can be one of the most effective as well. I was originally turned onto the concept by powerlifting legend Louie Simmons. Louie was using chain squats to improve the lifting speed of his powerlifters, and as […]
Continue Reading10 Most Popular Products of 2011
Last week, I gave a recap on my most popular blog posts of 2011. Sticking with our “year-end” theme, here are the 10 most popular products that I’ve featured over the past year. RTS Products Assess and Correct Assess and Correct is THE premiere product yet again this year. Quite simply, this will work for […]
Continue ReadingAn Interview with Dean Somerset
One thing I love about our industry is when I start reading new material from a guy who I think “gets it.” Dean Somerset is one of those people, and if you haven’t heard of him before, I wanted to put him in the spotlight today so you can learn a little bit more about […]
Continue ReadingTop 10 Blog Posts of 2011
Let the “It’s the end of 2011!” posts begin! I figure someone has to start the trend, and I’ve got a bunch of stuff to publish before the end of the year, so today we’ll begin with my Top 10 Blog Posts of 2011. Needless to say, the blog has grown exponentially over the last […]
Continue ReadingExploring The Coach-Athlete Relationship
As I’ve grown and evolved as a coach, it’s made me a think a lot about the coaches I’ve had in the past. I went to a very small high school (graduating with 47 people!), and we didn’t have some of the big, alpha male sports like football, wrestling, etc. As a result, my two […]
Continue ReadingBioForce HRV Available NOW
Everyone, just a quick heads up that Joel Jamieson’s BioForce HRV is now available! He’s only got 250 units to sell, so if you’re interested, please check this out ASAP: Joel Jamieson’s BioForce HRV And for the record, I can’t wait to get my grubby little paws on mine! Stay strong MR
Continue ReadingThe Powerlifting Mindset
When I was competing seriously in powerlifting (2000-2005), I first noticed what I now call the powerlifting mindset. Regardless of whether you compete in the sport of powerlifting or not, this post applies to you. I guarantee it. And trust me, it’s not about snorting ammonia, screaming at the top of your lungs or greasing […]
Continue ReadingJoel Jamieson Interview
The great content for the week continues! Today, I got to spend some time interview Joel Jamieson. Joel is not only one of the smartest coaches I’ve ever met, but he’s learned from everyone and continues to evolve. I really think you’re going to enjoy this interview!
Continue ReadingFitness Business Blueprint for $1???
Quick post today, specifically geared towards fitness business owners (or those of you who WANT to open your own fitness business). Pat Rigsby, Eric Cressey and myself created the Fitness Business Blueprint to help YOU become a more successful entrepreneur. To not only get more out of your business, but as a result, your life […]
Continue ReadingAnkle Dysfunction and Knee Pain
I’ve talked about it for years – if you want to have healthy knees, you better assess (and program for) the ankles and hips as well. A new piece of research seems to agree with this notion, especially as it regards to the ankles. While the article hasn’t been formally released yet, here’s the jist […]
Continue ReadingAddressing Weaknesses in Training and Life
I’ve been thinking a lot about the training process recently, and specifically, how we address weaknesses within a training program. More than anything, I’ve been trying to explain how I go about addressing weaknesses in the programs that I write for my clients and athletes. We’ve all heard the saying, “You’re only as strong as […]
Continue ReadingJust Beat It
Note from MR: Today we have a guest blog from a good friend, fellow trainer, and IFAST client Steve Long. If you’ve never done any work with a sledgehammer before, this article may push you over the edge! Sledgehammers are a great tool regardless of whether you want to improve your conditioning or just look […]
Continue Reading4 Reasons to Hire a Coach
Before we get started today, a quick reminder: Today (Monday) is the last day to save 15% on all Robertson Training Systems products. Simply head over to the Products page, pick out whatever you like, and save some of your hard earned cash! Now let’s get into the content for the day. Leading into my […]
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