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Developing the Overhead Press

on September 6, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

In case you guys missed it, I had a new article thrown up over at T-Nation a week or so ago on the overhead press. Here’s the link: Long Live the Overhead Press The premise of the article is simple: I like the overhead press and I know people enjoy training it, but it’s not […]

Training the TALL Athlete

on September 2, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

It’s funny how things happen sometimes. This past weekend, my good friend Joe Dowdell came in for the Midwest Seminar, with plans of flying out on Sunday afternoon. Evidently, mother nature had other ideas with regards to his travel schedule! As a result, Joe stuck around an extra day and his client, Indiana Pacers starting […]

Counting Reps to Counting Revenue

on August 23, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Let me tell you a little story from 2007…. In 2007, Robertson Training Systems was booming. It seemed as though Eric, Bill and myself could do no wrong with the information-products we released, and we were definitely riding the wave. I was doing 1-on-1, in-home personal training, and while I had awesome clients, the hours […]

Muscle Imbalances Revealed Upper Body Review

on August 22, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

A few weeks ago, Rick Kaselj hooked me up with a complimentary copy of the newly released Muscle Imblances Revealed, Upper Body edition. I was honored to contribute to the lower body version, and this is a series I hope he keeps rolling out in the future. Here are just four reasons I love webinars: […]

Q&A: Back Soreness After Deadlifts

on August 17, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Q: I get lower back soreness after I deadlift, especially with lower reps and heavier weight. I’m pretty sure my form is good but I also want to make sure I’m not injuring my back. Thanks for your help! A: This is a great question and one that I literally get weekly, so I figured […]

Fitness Business Basics – The Plunge

on August 12, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

At some point in time, it has to happen. The time where the pain of not owning your own fitness facility is greater than the fear, doubt or stress of owning it. For me, this happened in 2008.

Fitness Business Basics – Selling

on August 11, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

There’s a very simple rule when it comes to opening a gym or fitness facility that I’m not sure people 100% grasp. It’s quite simple, really: If you don’t sell contracts, you won’t be in business very long. Period. Now I know what some of you are thinking – “Duh, Mike, I know that!” But […]

Fitness Business Basics – My Biggest Mistake

on August 10, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

In yesterday’s blog, I discussed how great people are the foundation to a great fitness business. Today, I want to tell you about the single biggest mistake I’ve made as a business owner. When Bill and I opened IFAST, we had that “Field of Dreams” approach to business – if you build it, they will […]

Fitness Business Basics – The Team

on August 9, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Want to know a really simple way to determine where you stand with people? It’s quite simple, actually – MOVE. The next time you move, whether it’s to a new apartment, a new house, or even your business office, I want you to stop in the middle and take a quick look around at who […]

Bench Press

on August 4, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Let’s be honest: Almost all of us like to bench. It’s pretty much burned into our DNA, from the first time we walk into a weight room and start moving the iron. For me, personally, the bench press has always been the lift that has given me the most trouble. I can do a lot […]

Random July Updates

on July 26, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

It’s obviously been a while since I’ve blogged, so I figured you guys deserve an update so you know I’m not just sitting around twiddling my thumbs 🙂 Well, technically, I was doing that last week, but it was expected. My wife, daughter and I took a vacation to re-energize and re-boot, but now I’m […]

Pick Your Deadlifting Poison

on June 27, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Deadlifting truly epitomizes the saying, “Pick your poison.” You can start with a nice, flat, neutral spine and be slow as molasses off the floor. Or, you can go with a bit more of a rounded back starting position, only to struggle with finishing the big weights at the top. In this piece you’ll learn […]

Have you registered yet?

on June 24, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

NOTE: If nothing else, skip to the end of this post to find out why it’s so incredibly TIME SENSITIVE! It’s funny, but every year I go to seminars like Perform Better, the IYCA Summit, or Bootcamp Bootcamp, and I see the exact same people. Sure, there are a few new faces each and every […]

5 Life Lessons from a New Dad

on June 20, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Yesterday was pretty special for me, as it was my first official Father’s Day. I’ve played a lot of different roles in my life – husband, son, employee, employer, friend, etc., but I’ve got to admit, being a dad to Kendall has been by far the most challenging, for a lot of different reasons. And […]

The Bell Curve of Lifting Arousal

on June 16, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

A few weeks back, there was a pretty epic training session at IFAST. Our “Meathead Training Hour” (as I’ve come to call it) is always the most intense training time at our gym, but there was just something in the air that that took this workout to the next level. Along the way, I was […]