Mike Robertson, Author at Robertson Training Systems

Filling in Your Knowledge Gaps

on February 26, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

We all have knowledge gaps. Those little areas of our knowledge base that just aren’t quite up to snuff. Or perhaps, just not up to our standard. I like to think of it as a wheel, and your specific areas of knowledge are like the spokes that prop that wheel up. If you’re balanced and […]

Assessing Posture in Single-Leg Stance

on February 19, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Every coach worth his salt probably realizes that you’re always assessing your clients. Sure, there’s the initial screen or assessment where you try to determine what they do well, what limitations they have, etc., But at the end of the day, you really should be assessing your clients every second of every session with them. […]

Diagnosis Fitness – Who, What, When, Where and Why

on February 14, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Since Bill and I announced our most recent dates for the Diagnosis Fitness seminar, my inbox has been flooded with people asking questions about it. As such, I figured the best way to handle this was a blog post. That way, instead of crafting an individual response to each and every person who writes, I […]

Obliterating Your Weak Links

on February 13, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Today’s guest blog comes from Lee Boyce. Lee is a guy I have a lot of respect for, and he’s put out some great content over the years via numerous online and offline training publications. I hope you enjoy it! – MR ——— One reason why I like Mike Robertson is because he keeps his […]

Punch the Clock Workouts

on February 11, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

This weird thing is happening, and I’m not totally sure what to do about it. No matter what I do, no matter I’m getting older. And the weird thing is, as I get older, I have more responsibility. And the worst part is with more responsibility and things going on, sometimes my “life” gets in […]

4 Ways to Write Training Programs Faster

on February 5, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Back in the day when IFAST first opened, Bill and I were the first, last and only line of defense. We assessed every client personally. Wrote all their programs. And obviously, did all the coaching to boot. It was strange – I would be exhausted phyiscally at the end of the day (working from 5:45 […]

What Are YOUR 5 Things?

on February 1, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

I learn from everyone. In any given week I’m doing continuing education in the fields of training, business, marketing, personal development, and leadership. And as you may (or may not) know, tomorrow is my beautiful daughter’s second birthday. Look – I know you come to RTS so I can tell you how to get more […]

6 Tips for Better Recovery

on January 28, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

One aspect of training that I feel never gets enough exposure is the concept of improving recovery. Far too often, we’re focused on simply doing more. More reps. More sets. More exercises. More, more, more! But as we all know, this can often lead to frustration, burnout and injury. While it’s easy to focus on […]

5 Keys to Successful Strength Training

on January 23, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Staying true to my theme from Monday’s post, today I want to talk about the long-term development of young athletes. Last night for part of my continuing education time, I was brushing up on som materials by the Russian powerlifting coach Boris Sheiko. If you don’t know anything about Sheiko – Google the man. He’s […]

I Hate Corrective Exercise

on January 21, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

You heard it here first… …Mike Robertson hates corrective exercise. Okay, maybe that’s a slight embellishment – but I do hate the term “corrective exercise.” Allow me to take you on a brief tour down memory lane, and then we’ll take about where RTS is going in the coming months and years.

Last Day to Save!

on January 18, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Today is the last day to save yourself $100 off the Bootcamp in a Box DVD and manual. If you’re serious about dominating bootcamps in your area, I’d highly recommend picking up a copy NOW. Get Bootcamp in a Box NOW! Still not convinced? Here are a bunch of articles we’ve posted this week that […]

Investing in Yourself

on January 17, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Last year, I eclipsed (what I consider to be) a major milestone… I spent more than $10,000 on continuing education. Crazy? Maybe. Extreme? Sure. But worth it? Absolutely. Now before I completely turn some of you off, let me back track a bit. That was nearly 13 years into the game – when I first […]

A Real World BCIB Testimonial

on January 16, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

If you’re around my age or a little younger, chances are you’re familiar with the popular MTV shows “The Real World” and/or “Road Rules.” These shows have been wildly popular, and the two were later spun off into all sorts of challenges. One of my all time favorite people on the show was a guy […]

Bootcamp in a Box is HERE!

on January 15, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

If you run a bootcamp (or want to run one in the future), you need to check out Bootcamp in a Box ASAP. Bootcamp in a Box This 200-page manual and DVD set include: 6-months of done-for-your bootcamp programming, Progressions and regressions for every major exercise category, and Coaching tips, tricks and cues to make […]

3 BIG Bootcamp Mistakes

on January 10, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

If you run a bootcamp, I’ve got something fun for you here today. Over the past 4-5 years, I’ve gotten to work with and coach numerous bootcamp owners across the US. And as a result, I’ve got a really strong idea of what they do well – and what they need to improve upon. If […]