Mike Robertson, Author at Robertson Training Systems

Force Absorption vs. Force Production

on May 6, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

“.2 off your 40 in 8 weeks!” “2 inches on your vertical in 6 weeks. Guaranteed!” If you’ve been in the athletic development industry for any period of time, claims and guarantees like the above aren’t anything new. In fact, especially when it comes to young athletes, it seems as though if you’re not making […]

Two HRV Case Studies

on April 24, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Heart rate variability (HRV) has been getting a ton of press lately, and with good reason. We all know that training, nutrition and recovery always has been, and always will be, an arms race. Who can train the hardest? Who can really dial in their nutrition? And who is recovering the fastest and most completely […]

5 More Thoughts on Energy System Development

on April 17, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

A few weeks back, my article 10 Nuggets, Tips and Tricks for Energy System Training got some great reviews. However, I don’t feel as though people should take what I say as gospel, either. There was one comment in particular from a reader that stood out: Not that I’m against this style of training, I […]

The Cardio Competition

on April 9, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Note from MR: Last week in my 10 Nuggets post, Tip #10 was to make energy system training fun whenever possible. Jen Sinkler is someone I really respect in our industry, and with her background as a National caliber rugby player, I know she knows a thing or two about conditioning. If you want some […]

10 Nuggets, Tips and Tricks on Energy System Training

on April 2, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Energy system training (EST) is always a hot topic in the fitness and athletic development industries. And unfortunately, I think there are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to EST. With everyone looking to get leaner, more “toned,” or just look and feel like a sexy beast, it’s natural to assume that glycolytic and/or […]

How NOT to RDL

on March 12, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

The RDL, or Romanian deadlift, is a staple exercise for Olympic lifters and athletes alike. It’s universally popular because it not only serves as a teaching tool for bigger lifts (full deadlifts, cleans, etc.), but it also builds the hamstrings and teaches people to flex and extend their hips properly. However, I will go to […]

Building a Movement Foundation

on March 7, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the pleasure of mentoring Steve Long and Jared Woolever. Together, they are known as “Smart Group Training,” and they are helping make large group exercise more personalized, fun and effective. While we often talk about building a foundation, I don’t think it’s always clear exactly what we […]

Built by Science

on March 4, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

March is “Movement” month here at Robertson Training Systems, and I see no better way to kick it off than with some hard core anatomy. In September, I flew out to Boise, Idaho to the Bodybuilding.com headquarters, and shot material for five days to develop what’s now called the “Built by Science” video trainer. In […]

Interview with Eric Cressey

on February 28, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Eric Cressey is not only one of the brightest minds in our industry, but also someone I call a good friend. I’m really excited to wrap up “Athletic Development” month here at RTS with an interview with EC, focusing on his target niche, baseball. Enjoy!

6 Huge Issues in Athletic Development

on February 26, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

I’ve spent the better part of my life participating in sports at some level. Couple that with the fact that I’ve been coaching athletes of all shapes and sizes for the last 15 years, and I think I’ve got a good perspective on athletic development as a whole. In this article, I want to not […]

Interview with Grant Gardis

on February 24, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Grant “Rufus” Gardis is a guy I’ve been lucky enough to know for the last 5 or 6 years, and I’ve got to admit, he may be one of the sharpest coaches you haven’t heard of. The guy is just a wealth of coaching knowledge, and it’s an honor to chat with him here today. […]

Interview with Dave Tenney

on February 17, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Dave, thanks for taking the time to be with us here today. Could you start by telling us a little bit about yourself and your current position? Thanks for allowing me the opportunity Mike! I am currently the Sports Science & Performance Manager for the Seattle Sounders FC of MLS. This is a new job […]

My Top 5 Moves for Athletic Strength

on February 13, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Let’s start with an important, yet not so obvious statement…. Athletes are not professional lifters. Does strength have carryover to what they do on the field or court? Absolutely. But is it the be-all, end-all of athletic development? Absolutely not. When it comes to developing a well-rounded athletic development program, you can’t put in everything […]

Interview with Alan Stein

on February 8, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Alan, thanks for taking the time to be with us here today. Could you start by telling us a little bit about yourself and your current position? My pleasure. It’s always an honor to share my journey! I am a father, husband, coach and business owner / entrepreneur (in that order). I am currently the […]

57 Random Thoughts on Athletic Training & Coaching

on February 6, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Seeing as how it’s athletic development month here at RTS, I wanted to do something a bit different. Rather than writing the typical essay-style blog post, I wanted to just riff and jot down some thoughts that are going through my head that pertain to training athletes. Here are 57 random things I’m thinking about […]