Mike Robertson, Author at Robertson Training Systems

3 Ways to Level Up Your Coaching

on May 19, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Back in the day, I was a huge video game nerd. Growing up in the country, there wasn’t much else to do. If it was nice I’d go outside and hit baseballs, kick the soccer ball, or shoot some hoops. But if it rained? There wasn’t much else to do other than go inside and […]

4 Tips for Unconventional Fat Loss

on May 5, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

The fat loss industry is an interesting space. You’ve got the supplement guys and their magic pills. You’ve got the fad diets that all proclaim to be “The last diet you’ll ever need.” And of course, you’ve got trainers with zero experience and no real-world results claiming they’re a fat loss expert (on the Internet, […]

How Long Should You Stay on a Program?

on April 15, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

It may sound incredibly basic, but I get this question all the time from young and old trainees alike: How long should I stay on my program? It’s such a simple question – but like most things, the answer isn’t quite that simple! Let’s dig a bit deeper, and see how your goals directly affects […]

No More Pulled Hamstrings!

on April 7, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

With spring right around the corner, there are a few things you can bank on: More broskis in the gym curling their way into oblivion, Tons of people out “running to get into shape,” and A handful of new hamstring pulls at your local physical therapy clinic! I joke, but I’ve seen it first hand. […]

Interview with Ty Terrell

on April 2, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Ty, thanks for taking the time to be with us here today. Could you start by telling us a little bit about yourself? Absolutely. I am currently a coach at IFAST and have been there for about a year and a half. Prior to that I was a director at a YMCA and ran an […]

Why Failure is our Friend

on March 11, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Failure is our friend. I know this is may sound like an oxymoron, but I can guarantee you it’s important – especially for me. You see, by all outward means I’m very successful. I’ve got an amazing family, with the most awesome wife imaginable and two beautiful kiddos. I’m running two successful fitness businesses – […]

Are US Soccer Players Out of Shape?

on March 5, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

A few weeks back, US Men’s National Team coach Juergen Klinsmann stirred the pot with regards to his thoughts on the fitness of US soccer players. Furthermore, he stated that the MLS season should be lengthened to 11 months, following the approach that many clubs around the world use. This obviously leads to a ton […]

5 Reasons YOU Should Join the Athletic Strength Training Group

on February 24, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

This week I kicked off the Athletic Strength training group, and I’ve seen a huge surge of interest since we opened our doors yesterday. However, that interest has also led to a bunch of questions about the program. And those questions have got me thinking about reasons why you may be interested in joining the […]

My 3 Favorite Exercises for Sexy and Stable Shoulders

on February 19, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Let me start by making one very important point: Not everyone can, or should, barbell press. And taking that a step further, there are plenty of people who should be excluded from other big-bang exercises and variations as well. Whether we’re talking bench pressing variations, chinning variations, or even most rowing variations, some people need […]

Athletic Strength

on February 16, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

The Athletic Strength training group is live! You can sign-up for the group here: Athletic Strength Please remember: Registration will close on Friday, February 27th and midnight, EST. If you want to join, please sign-up ASAP. Thanks! All the best MR

How Do You Get FAST?

on February 9, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Ever since I’ve been in the strength and conditioning/physical preparation field, I’ve had people come to me with the goal of getting faster. As we all know, in the sports world, speed kills. One of the most common things you hear when an athlete moves to the next level (i.e. high school to college, college […]

3 Tips for Successful In-Season Training

on February 3, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Over my coaching career, I’ve navigated the treacherous waters of in-season training with high school, college, and professional athletes. Needless to say, it’s not easy. I always kid around that coaches that work with teams year-round are masochists, as there’s so much more that goes on behind the scenes than simply understanding the biomechanics or […]

5 Supplements Not Worth Taking (And Why!)

on January 30, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Keeping up with the supplement market isn’t easy, especially with new products popping up every day- each one promising less body fat or muscle growth, among other health claims. Researchers have examined many of these supplements, but conflicting scientific evidence doesn’t stop marketing. Supplement companies often latch onto promising early research on a supplement while […]

Sol Orwell Interview

on January 28, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Sol Orwell is the CEO of Examine.com, a website that is focused on bringing you informative and critical reviews of nutritional supplements. As part of “Supplement Week” here at RTS, I figured he would be an awesome person to interview. And since he’s such a swell guy, Sol is putting the entire Examine.com product line […]

The Supplement Hierarchy for Athletes

on January 26, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

When I graduated high school and got into college, I had one serious goal: To get bigger and stronger. In my quest to achieve this goal, I read every imaginable book or magazine I could get my hands on. Flex. Muscle and Fitness. And of course, Muscle Media 2000. The last one really stood out, […]