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RTS Coaching – Feelin’ the Heels

on July 1, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

One of the biggest issues I see when it comes to squatting and deadlifting is a poor center of gravity. Too often people get pushed forward in their big lifts, and end up on their toes. Here’s a simple cue that should make a world of difference in your lifting: Now keep in mind, this […]

Knowledge vs. Experience

on June 9, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

I’ve noticed a disturbing trend online lately. It probably started a few years ago, but it seems to becoming more and more prevalent as the weeks and months roll on. Here’s what I see happening: Too often, people are trying to replace experience with knowledge. What’s the difference, you might think? It’s a big difference. […]

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 […]

From Books To Barbells: Another Intern Aspiring to Survive in the World of Fitness

on May 12, 2015 | by Justin Hays

By Mike Reinhardt, IFAST Intern There are a few simple reasons that Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Performance (IFAST) has been named one of the top ten gyms in the nation. Over the years, they have created a welcoming, challenging, and accountable community for their members while simultaneously using their vast expertise to provide their clients […]

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 […]

6 Reasons to Hire a Coach

on January 20, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Everyone should have a coach. Everyone. I got into coaching for a ton of different reasons. First and foremost, I love people and helping them achieve their goals. I’m also super passionate about training myself, and I love taking what I learn and applying it to the human body. But I’ve been on the other […]

Specialty Bar Training for Athletes

on December 11, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

As a reformed powerlifter, the move away from strictly barbell exercises was not easy. Because let’s be honest – the barbell squat, bench and deadlift are fantastic ways to get strong. However, in my effort to build the most complete athlete known to man, while simultaneously keeping them healthy, sometimes the barbell falls by the […]

Kettlebell Leg Training

on December 1, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

The other day I was having a discussion with one of my favorite athletes of all-time, the incomparable Danny O’Rourke. Every off-season, DO comes in and we put together a program to help him take his game to the next level, as well as prepare him for the rigors of a 9-month MLS season. He […]

Simplifying Your Squat and Deadlift

on November 10, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

I don’t know about you, but I can’t stop thinking about lifting and training. Even when I’m attempting to zone out or dial in on something else, often my thoughts drift and I find myself thinking about training once again. Lately I’ve been re-visiting my thoughts on squatting and deadlifting. Not only am I working […]

Mike Rants – Exercise Technique

on July 23, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Last week, Kirsten (my amazing admin and the Wonder Woman of IFAST) posted a picture of me working with one of the new guys for the Indy Eleven. I’m an admin on the page, so I get a notification that another gym owner here in Indianapolis has commented: “Better check on that lunge form.” Now […]

How to Find a Quality Coach

on July 17, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Hiring a coach isn’t an easy process. It’s not as easy as poking around on the Internet for 20-30 minutes, looking up a few websites, and plopping down some cash for training. Instead, finding a coach should be a (somewhat) slow and painstaking process. You are, after all, trusting this person with your single-most valuable […]

5 Strength Training Tips for Females

on July 7, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Between my years as a strength coach, gym owner, and personal trainer, I’ve had hundreds of females come to me with a goal of getting stronger. Some want to get stronger as a goal in-and-of itself (i.e. to compete in powerlifting). Some want to get stronger to improve their athletic development. And others simply want […]

Thoughts on Training Female Athletes

on July 1, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Coaching is in my blood. Before I decided to become a strength & conditioning or “performance” coach, I thought I was going to be a basketball or volleyball coach when I grew up. I remember as a teen watching the same recorded games time and again on old VHS tapes, breaking down mechanics, movement, and […]

Push-up

on June 25, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

Every single client or athlete I train uses push-ups in their programming. And why not? They are simply a fantastic lift, whether your goal is to get stronger, burn more body fat, or become more athletic. Let’s start our journey by reviewing just a few of the reasons you might want to include push-ups in […]

7 Exercises You SHOULD Be Doing

on June 13, 2014 | by Mike Robertson

I’m not a fan of the article that features “eight new ways to blast your pecs,” or “six new ways to shred your abs.” When it comes to training, I’m very vanilla in my approach. I believe that there are certain basic, big bang exercises that everyone should be using, regardless of their end goal. […]