In This Issue:
– Robertson Training Systems Updates
– Training Tip of the Month
– Final reviews of Magnificent Mobility!
– Calendar and Coming Events
– New Articles
– May Newsletter Preview
updates:
Check out our latest feature: Mike’s Blog!
This is going to be my sounding board for the next couple of months. Not only am I going to keep track of my current training, nutrition, supplementation and recovery strategies, but I’m also going to keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest training products as well. Oh yeah, and did I mention you might even find a rant or two in there?
You’ll want to check back often to see what’s going on!
Performance Posture Seminar at the Poliquin Performance Center Chicago
I gave an intense seminar to over 25 personal trainers and performance coaches at the Poliquin Performance Seminar a few weekends ago, and the response was amazing! Here are some testimonials from attendees:
“I wanted to let you know how valuable Saturdays seminar was for me. I think you did a great job in giving us a lot of info and a chance to try it out together. You have down to earth style that makes people feel comfortable. You shared just enough about yourself to make me feel like I can relate, not to show how smart you are. I look forward to using your seminar and dvd info at my studio. Your encouragement to stick with it because it takes some time to grasp was helpful. Thanks for sharing your hard work and brilliance.”
“We really enjoyed your seminar. You had a very cool way of breaking down complex info in a simplistic and effective manner. For all your accomplisments you were are very humble. I admire you for that. I look forward to hear you speak again.”
The goal of the seminar was to give the coaches and trainers in attendance a solid assessment protocol to screen incoming trainees. This gave them the tools necessary to assess static posture, dynamic movement, and then prescribe proper exercise and recovery modalities to clean up posture and improve performance. I have no doubt in my mind these trainers now have a significant edge over their peers when it comes to meeting clients needs. At this point in time it looks like Eric Cressey and myself will be holding a two-day seminar in New York on this very topic in June, with even more in-depth information along with troubleshooting of common exercises that everyone performs. This will be a weekend you don’t want to miss!
If you’d be interested in attending or holding a similar seminar, contact Mike via e-mail at [email protected].
John Berardi/Charles Poliquin Seminar at the Poliquin Performance Center Chicago
I just got word from my good buddy John Berardi that he and Charles Poliquin will be putting on a seminar at the PPC-C May 20th and 21st. I can honestly say it’s worth the price of admission just to listen to one of these guys speak for a single day, let alone getting both of them in the same room for an entire weekend! Needless to say if my calendar allows it, I’ll be in attendance.
If you’re interested in attending, you can find out more about the seminar by following the link below:
John Berardi G-Flux Seminar Info
Training Tip:
Toe-out more to increase your squatting depth
Most people have trouble achieving depth in the squat because their feet are pointed straight ahead. Try this for added effect: Set your feet up at the width you normally squat, and then point your toes straight forward to see how deep you can go with good form. Now, turn you toes out slightly and see how much farther you can go down. Not only will this help improve your depth, but turning the toes out gives you a wider base of support and improves stability.
magnificent mobility, the DVD!
Magnificent Mobility is in stores now and the reviews have been top-notch! Here are just a few snippets from some of the best and brightest in the field:
“With Magnificent Mobility, Eric Cressey and Mike Robertson present a concise, yet highly effective set of dynamic warm-up and mobility drills that will benefit both athletes and fitness buffs alike. Lack of adequate mobility – especially through the hips – is a major obstacle to the safe and effective performance of many strength training exercises. Magnificent Mobility addresses this fundamental problem, giving the viewer technical cues as well as explaining the rationale for the inclusion of each drill. The exercises in this video will add to the quality of any strength training program; I use them myself and with my clients.”
John Sullivan
Sport Performance Coach
Poliquin Performance Center East – Wilmington, Massachusetts
You can order “Magnificent Mobility” by following the link HERE or clicking on the image above.
As well, this is the last time I’ll have a dedicated section in the Newsletter for Magnificent Mobility; there are several new products in the works, so stay tuned!