Physical Preparation Podcast

The Physical Preparation Podcast

The Physical Preparation Podcast is a one-stop-shop for trainers, coaches and athletes, where I’ll interview the best and brightest in our industry. Please subscribe via one of the links below to get updates for every new show!

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Recent Podcasts

Luka Hocevar on the Toughest Lessons He’s Learnined in Business and Coaching

If you wanted to become a better coach… …open your own gym… …or just be happier and more successful in life, how amazing would it be to learn from someone with 20+ years practical, in-the-trenches experience? My guess is pretty darn valuable. And lucky you, but that’s the entire theme of today’s show! In this […]

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The Super Duper Spring Mix Spectacular

It has been an AWESOME week my friend! I’m just wrapping up Spring Break here in Arizona, and needless to say, it’s been an awesome experience. Between the zoo, hiking, Jeep tours and some amazing food, Team Robertson has definitely had a week to remember. But now it’s time to get back to the grind, […]

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RTS Past, Present and Future

  I’ve been asked some iteration of this question A LOT lately… “Yo Mike – what’s new? And why haven’t you been posting as much?” And frankly, I wish the answer were something short and sweet! But sometimes life just isn’t cut and dry. Sometimes there are layers, nuance and depth to what’s going on. […]

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Joe Kenn on Strongman Training, Strength Development, and Velocity-Based Training

My friend you’re in for a treat today! In this episode, we’re bringing back the man, the myth, the LEGEND – Joe Kenn, aka Big House Power. It’s been so cool watching this guys’ journey over the past 15 years. From top-tier D1 football S&C coach, to his time in the NFL with the Carolina […]

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Megan Young on Personal Growth, New Challenges, and Curiosity Voyages

Well it only took 500-some episodes, but I finally made it happen! Today we welcome the one and only Megan Young to the Physical Prep Podcast. This conversation was so much fun, especially learning more about her journey from reluctant track and field thrower, to collegiate strength coach, to cancer survivor, and then finally with […]

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Adam Loiacono on PRP, Stem Cells, and the Truth about Regenerative Medicine

If you’re a strength coach or personal trainer right now, there’s a good chance a client or athlete has come in and said something like this: “Yo Mike… what do you think about PRP?” Or, “My doctor mentioned stem cells.” Or, “I’ve had two (or 6 or 10) surgeries already—should I look into regenerative medicine?” […]

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Golf Swing Biomechanics & Power Assessment Explained with Jack Wells

If you’re a strength coach or personal trainer and you’ve worked with a golfer, you can probably relate to one – or ALL – of these. You want to unlock their mobility, so their swing feels effortless and smooth. You want to help them hit the ball farther. And ultimately, you want them to crush […]

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How Elite Athletes Manage Jet Lag and Travel Fatigue to Optimize Performance with Tom Clark

If you work with athletes who travel, tell me if you’ve seen this before. They fly across the country, and when they show up, something just feels off. Reaction time is slow. They’re moody and irritable. OR they’re just tired flat when it really matters. And we usually treat it like it’s just a sleep […]

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Joel Jamieson on How to Increase VO2 Max For Longevity AND Performance

  A lot of coaches and serious lifters know VO2 max matters… but they’re not totally sure how to train it correctly. Some people are hammering HIIT circuits and hoping that’s enough. Others are living in Zone 2 because that’s what the longevity crowd is preaching. And a lot of strength coaches are stuck in […]

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Buffer Zones, Optimizing Training and In-Season Workouts

Okay my friends, today we’re trying something 100% and completely NEW with this podcast! Yes, even after 500 episodes, I’m still looking for ways to keep it fresh and exciting, so I really hope you enjoy it. In today’s MR Training Talk, we’re going to dive deeper into some of my most popular articles and […]

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7 Thoughts on Coaching Young Athletes

If you train young athletes, this episode is for you! Here I’m going to share 7 powerful insights from my 25 years of coaching young athletes. Whether it’s customizing your communication, monitoring your energy, or practical strategies to motivate and connect with your young athletes, I know you’ll take something away from this podcast that […]

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Marc Lewis on Overcoming Adversity, Data-Driven Insights, and Enhancing Sports Science

Dr. Marc Lewis is the Director of Applied Sports Science for the Houston Texans, and prior to his time in the NFL, he also had stints at Penn State, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech and the University of South Carolina. Now today’s show is obviously going to focus on sports science, because that’s kind of his […]

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2025 Review, 2026 Preview, and Lessons Learned Over the Past Year

What a year it was in 2025! Serious growth with IFAST Basketball. The gym is humming along. And my kids are getting BIG! But even with all the good stuff, there’s always a need to look back and reflect. Sure some things went right – but I definitely wasn’t perfect. Where did I miss the […]

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Building a High-Performance Model on a Budget with Dr. Anne Beethe

  Are you a smaller college, facility or business owner who is looking to take their sports performance program to the next level? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode. Dr. Anne Beethe currently serves as the Director of Peak Performance at Colby College, a high performance model housing Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, […]

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Cody McBroom on Building Unbreakable Self-Control, Self-Discipline, and Self-Belief

What’s the difference – or maybe the intersection – between self-control, self-discipline and self-belief? And even if you don’t care so much about the semantics and definitions, how can YOU build more of each to become an upgraded version of yourself? This is something I’ve been fascinated by for the bulk of my adult life, […]

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