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May 28th, 2010
Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 6.09 5 Keys to Becoming a Fitness Authority So, you want to become an authority figure in strength and conditioning, personal training, or both, eh? One of the questions I get from interns and seminar attendees alike is, “How do I get to the next level?” It’s interesting, because I see […]
Continue ReadingCase Study: Lateral Epicondylitis
I’m going to start a new feature section for the blog that I think you’re really going to enjoy. I know many of you are interested in what we are doing that gets results. As such, I’m going to start writing up case studies of clients in our gym that had great success with our […]
Continue ReadingThe Concept of Movement Quality
One of the topics that I’m constantly harping on at IFAST is that of movement quality. It’s a key component of everything we do, and a topic that I don’t hear discussed all that often within the fitness industry as a whole. It’s not how far you can move – it’s moving through the appropriate […]
Continue ReadingThe Tabata Myth
Note from MR: Mark Young is one of my favorite fitness guys. He’s well-read, looks at everything with a critical eye, and perhaps most importantly, he’s willing to speak his mind. I think you’re really going to enjoy the piece below. Enjoy! ——————————- With all of the talk about interval training for fat loss in […]
Continue ReadingThe 2010 Midwest Performance Enhancement Seminar IS SET!
It’s been a wee bit longer than I expected, but the seminar line-up is all set and ready to go! My goal was simple: To create a first-class seminar here in Indianapolis. I wanted national and world-class presenters, a fantastic venue, all set-up at an affordable price for attendees. Whether you’re a personal trainer, strength […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: Which product is best for you?
Mr. Robertson, I’m writing to ask your advice about which of your products to buy. In the first place, I have some knee pain, so I’m considering Bulletproof Knees. I also train with weights and am having some twinge-y pains in my biceps muscle, and in my thumb, not to mention low-back pain (on and […]
Continue ReadingValue and Other Random Thoughts
It’s been a little while since you had some content from good ‘ole me, so here’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. When I released my Single-Leg Solution training package a few weeks ago, I got a fantastic response. Needless to say, I was very pleased with how the product sold, as well […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: Eric Cressey #2
For an acquired unstable sternoclavicular joint, what type of strengthening (if any) can be done to aid in stabilizing this difficult condition? I generally look at sternoclavicular (SC) joint issues as a “fallout” similar to acromioclavicular (AC) joint issues or acquired thoracic outlet syndrome. A single inefficiency can lead to a number of different pathologies; […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: Mike Reinold #2
In your experiences, is surgical tightening of the joint capsule by way of thermal shrinkage or arthroscopic knot-tying more successful? Which seems to fail at a higher rate? Which recovery seems quicker? Both procedures you mention (thermal-assisted capsular shrinkage and capsular plication), can be successful in the right patient population. Thermals have fallen out of […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: Eric Cressey
In boxing, where are most of the forces in the shoulder distributed during a typical punch (right hook)? Where is injury most common? Just as is the case with a tennis serve, javelin throw, or baseball pitch, you’re going to see some crazy velocity of shoulder horizontal adduction and internal rotation with big shoulder distraction […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: Mike Reinold
If you see a baseball player (or any athlete really) that has one shoulder lower than the other, what are the possible consequences of putting the scalenes on the lower side under constant tension? Have you encountered neurological weakness from this posture do to scalene hypertrophy? What did you use as the “fix” to elevate […]
Continue ReadingNew Podcast with Eric Cressey and Mike Reinold
As you’re about to see, this week is going to be a bit different than most. To start with, I’m putting a podcast on the main page – which I rarely if (ever do). It’s with two of the smartest guys I know – Eric Cressey and Mike Reinold. In this podcast, they discuss shoulder […]
Continue Reading10 Fun Facts on Single-Leg Training
I’ve got to admit, I’m pretty exhausted. Between getting the single-leg product to my distributor last week, and then promoting it over this past week, I don’t have much energy left. As such, I want to give you guys one final “quick and dirty” blog post to finish off the week. If you haven’t picked […]
Continue ReadingThe Single-Leg Tweetchat
Today, we’re going to try something a little out of the ordinary. I know a lot of you have questions about single-leg training, as well as the product itself. To help answer those questions, I’m going to do a 1-hour Tweetchat this afternoon to try and help you better understand single-leg training, as well as […]
Continue ReadingShould I only use single-leg lifts?
You know, I could manipulate the hell out of this product. I’m pretty sure I could lie, steal and cheat my way to a ridiculous pay day. I could tell you that all you need is single-leg training, providing you with a handful of references (and excluding others) that might even convince you that is […]
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