In This Issue
– Robertson Training Systems Updates
– Testimonials
– Training Tip
– Nutrition Tip
– Exclusive Interview: Cassandra Forsythe
– Upcoming Interviews
– New Articles
– Schedule
Robertson Training Systems Updates
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New Audio Interview with Mike
I recently did an audio interview with the Strength Nation website, and you can listen to it for free at the link below. This interview discusses my thoughts on plateaus, and addresses multiple strategies you can utilize to break through any current plateaus you’re facing. Enjoy!
Who do YOU want to see interviewed?
We got some great feedback last week regarding new interviewees, but we should’ve taken it one step further.
Here’s the “short list” of people who you all want to be interviewed. The next question is, how do we get a hold of them? If you have e-mail information for any of the authors and coaches below, please forward them to [email protected] and we’ll take care of the rest. Thanks!
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Testimonials: Magnificent Mobility and the Ultimate Off-Season Training Manual
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Training Tip
Cardio doesn’t have to suck! (Originally from my 20 Things I’m Thinking About article featured at www.t-nation.com)
Cardiovascular training doesn’t have to suck, though. There are two ways I try to accomplish this:
A) Make it fun, and/or
B) Make it competitive
If you do either (or both) of these things, people will buy into it and stick with you a lot longer. I really like Tony Gentilcore’s idea from a while back. It calls for rolling a dice at the end of each workout, with each number associated with a different training medium.
It could look something like this:
1) Kettlebell swings and snatches
2) Prowler pushes (pictured below)
3) Bodyweight circuits (push-ups, bodyweight squats, lunges, etc.)
4) Sled drags (forward, backward, side-step, carioca/crossover step, etc.)
5) Medicine ball circuits
6) Low-intensity sprints, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), or even low-impact agility drills
By incorporating this into your or your clients’ training, not only will you achieve your goals, you may just find yourself enjoying it!
Nutrition Tip
Passion Lemonade
By Mike Roussell
Last summer my wife and I were at a Starbucks looking for something to cool us down from a hot July day. We noticed they had a Passion Lemonade. It sounded interesting so we ordered two.
Being the nutritional nut that I am I wanted to know what they were putting in my drink. It was pretty simple Cold Tazo Passion Tea and Lemonade; but it was Starbucks so they charged me $3.50. It tasted great, but the Lemonade added too many empty calories for an everyday drink. I made a quick modification to came up with a great tasting calorie free version that will quench your thirst on a hot day or satisfy a sugar craving.
Boil 1 quart of water in an electric kettle. Next pour into a large glass pitcher along with two bags of Tazo Passion Tea. Let the tea steep (a fancy word for sit in the water) for 7-10 minutes (or longer it you have the time). Add packet of Lemonade Crystal Light and mix. Now you can either just put the pitcher in the refrigerator, let it cool, and drink it later. Or add 2 cups of ice cubes to cool it down immediately.
This drink not only tastes great but it contains a nice dose of anti-oxidants from the hibiscus and orange peels found in the Tazo tea. Enjoy!!
