Mike Robertson, Author at Robertson Training Systems

High Performance Handbook Review

on October 21, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

While many “coaches” these days do nothing more than write blogs and training programs from their laptop, Eric Cressey has put in the work to become a world-class coach. He’s the co-owner of Cressey Performance, which is arguably the best baseball-specific training facilities on the planet. He’s an accomplished powerlifter and strength athlete. And most […]

The Derrick Rose Vertical Jump Program?

on October 18, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

(Lead Photo courtesy of Keith Allison) Derrick Rose is the elite of the elite. A former NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), the guy has a ridiculous amount of talent, and if he didn’t play for one of the Pacers most hated rivals, I’d have a total man-crush on him. DRose has made waves recently, saying […]

3 Reasons You Can’t Perform Big Lifts

on October 15, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

The other morning, my daughter Kendall and I were totally engrossed watching “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Now before you start bashing me and threaten to steal away my man card, I’m going to tell you this: Snow White is a classic. Whether it’s the simple animation, the lovable characters or the musical score, […]

Ground-Based Core Training

on October 9, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

“You play sports on your feet!” “If you’re not standing up, it’s not functional!” “Life is 3D – don’t forget about rotation!” Chances are if you’ve been training for a little while, you’re heard one (or all) of these quotes. And don’t get me wrong – there’s definitely some truth here. But it’s not the […]

Athlete Q&A with MR

on October 3, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

In my newsletter a few weeks back, I asked my readers one simple question: What are you struggling with? Or what do you want to know more about? And while I wasn’t sure I could pull it off, I answered every single one of the e-mails. And trust me, there were a ton! These questions […]

Semi-Private Training

on September 23, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Last week, we did a lot of talk about online training and coaching. If you missed those posts simply click here, here, and here. When I decided to open a gym, I chose semi-private training because I think it blends the best of both worlds. In a semi-private environment, you provide awesome training for your […]

Interview with Jonathan Goodman

on September 20, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Jon, thanks for taking the time to be with us here today. Could you start by telling us a little bit about yourself? Oh hey brah, thanks for asking. Originally a personal trainer, I wrote a book called Ignite the Fire and started a website called the Personal Trainer Development Center (the PTDC). My career […]

4 Steps to Solve Every Major Issue a Personal Trainer Faces

on September 19, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

I know I promised a Q&A later this week, but I’ve got something extra for you today as well… Below is a guest post from Jon Goodman of the Personal Trainer Development Center. Jon has some really good ideas on how to grow your fitness business, and he’ll explain some of them in detail. And […]

Online Personal Training

on September 17, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

(Photo courtesy of Allen Sky) For the next couple of weeks, we’re going to dive head first into the realm of running a fitness business. I’ve been thinking a ton about both my online (Robertson Training Systems) and offline (Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training) businesses, and I feel I’ve got some really cool stuff to […]

Bootcamp in a Box Review

on September 10, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

While I’m not necessarily opposed to guest blogs, it’s rare that someone has something unique or profound to say. However, when Luke Robinson of Wolfpack Fitness told me a little bit about how he’s using our Bootcamp in a Box product to improve the quality of his bootcamps, I was instantly hooked. Whether you run […]

Deadlift Q&A

on September 5, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

I get tons of e-mails from RTS readers on a daily basis, so it’s fun to put the blog on cruise control sometimes and just answer a bunch of questions. I’ve obviously written a ton about the deadlift before; look no further than my massive Deadlift blog post, or my post on Round Back Deadlifts. […]

Training the Aging Athlete

on September 3, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

(Photo credit: A. Blight; Lifter: David Ricks) I have a confession to make. I, my friends, am an aging athlete. Most days I don’t feel old. In fact, in a lot of ways I feel every bit as good as I did 10-15 years ago. Other than the very rare hangover that lasts for 2-3 […]

Random Q&A

on August 26, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

“You can’t be afraid to answer the tough questions.” – Jim Rohn This past week I’ve done a bunch of traveling, and as such have had a bunch of time for reflection and thinking. It’s no coincidence, I’ve been asked some incredibly tough questions as well. While this post probably isn’t going to take your […]

Lessons in Coaching

on August 12, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

I’m always thinking about training and coaching. When I was a little kid, my coaches always described me as a gym rat because I loved spending time in the gym and getting better. Now as a performance coach, it’s not uncommon for me to go home (or in my office) after a training session and […]

Bulletproof Athlete Review

on August 1, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Since I’ve released the Bulletproof Athlete program, I’ve gotten a ton of interest about the materials. The biggest question people are asking is, “Is this program right for me?” If you’d like a behind-the-scenes look at the product (including training and a nutrition challenge video) you’ll want to watch this video. I basically cover why […]