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Stress: The Real Epidemic
The following is a guest blog from my good friend Dan Brown. Enjoy! – MR ————— I was doing some research on energy systems and was looking at differences between animals and humans (yawn). With a few clicks of the mouse the next thing you know I was watching a gazelle being devoured by a […]
Continue ReadingSacrifice and Hard Work in the Fitness Industry
Let’s be honest – the fitness industry isn’t for the faint of heart. As a trainer or strength coach, it’s not uncommon to work ungodly hours for what amounts to less than minimum wage. On the other hand, I think some people assume that those who are “successful” (however you want to define that) have […]
Continue ReadingMike’s Top 12 Training Resources
One thing that really pisses me off about our industry is some of the ridiculous “number” posts you see. For example, a few months back I saw a post that was something along the lines of “The Top 50 Fitness Bloggers” or something alone those lines. I won’t claim to be the all-knowing, but I […]
Continue ReadingWhat are you doing TODAY?
Very simple question today, that I’d love to get your feedback on. Here goes: What is one simple thing you WILL do today to get better? I look forward to your feedback below! Best MR
Continue ReadingRandom Friday 3-16-12
It’s been a busy couple of weeks, so I figure there’s no better way to get caught up then to fill you guys in with a “random” post! The Chicago In-Service is Coming! This has been a long time in the making, but my Chicago In-Service DVD’s are coming very soon! This was a live […]
Continue ReadingWho Does MR Train?
Last week about this time, I was having coffee with a good friend and former IFAST intern Eric Oetter. Eric is one of the most driven and curious individuals I’ve ever met, so it’s always great to have a chat and see where his head is at. Since we don’t get to catch up as […]
Continue ReadingHappy Birthday Kendall!
One year ago today, my wife Jessica and I were blessed when our little girl, Kendall Ann, was born. This was obviously a life changing event. This little girl is just so amazing and someone I care so much about. And I can tell you, I’ve changed quite a bit as a result. Things that […]
Continue ReadingRandom Friday 1-20-12
Welcome to my first RANDOM post in quite some time! I honestly can’t remember the last time I ran one of these, so this should be fun. Let’s jump right into it! 1 – Upcoming Knee Pain Blog Post Next week, I’m writing up a post focused on two things that I virtually guarantee can […]
Continue ReadingMy 2012 To-Do List
Those of you that know me know I’m incredibly goal-oriented. Quite simply, if I don’t have a goal, or if I’m not working on achieving that goal, I’m not a fun person to be around. Seriously, if I go more than a day or two without doing something productive for myself, I’m cranky, irritable, and […]
Continue ReadingTop 10 Blog Posts of 2011
Let the “It’s the end of 2011!” posts begin! I figure someone has to start the trend, and I’ve got a bunch of stuff to publish before the end of the year, so today we’ll begin with my Top 10 Blog Posts of 2011. Needless to say, the blog has grown exponentially over the last […]
Continue ReadingAre you training at your peak?
Two of the guys I like and respect the most in our industry are Joe Dowdell and Mike Roussell. Not only do they talk-the-talk, but they walk-the-walk as well. This week they’re both releasing FREE webinars, and today Joe is discussing how he developed his gym, Peak Performance, into one of America’s Top 10 Gyms. […]
Continue ReadingTaking ACTION
Last year, I sat in a Mastermind Meeting with Pat Rigsby, and clearly remember saying the following: “My goal for 2011 is to help as many trainers and coaches get better than ever. As a result, I want to speak more in 2011 than ever before.” As the saying goes, you better be careful what […]
Continue ReadingThe Communication Mask
Things have been a little nutty around here – lots going on within Robertson Training Systems, IFAST, and just life in general. It’s weird, though – over the past 3-4 months, I’ve had this revelation of sorts. Between all the business ventures, my forays back into powerlifting, and really trying to be the best husband […]
Continue ReadingRandom July Updates
It’s obviously been a while since I’ve blogged, so I figured you guys deserve an update so you know I’m not just sitting around twiddling my thumbs 🙂 Well, technically, I was doing that last week, but it was expected. My wife, daughter and I took a vacation to re-energize and re-boot, but now I’m […]
Continue Reading5 Life Lessons from a New Dad
Yesterday was pretty special for me, as it was my first official Father’s Day. I’ve played a lot of different roles in my life – husband, son, employee, employer, friend, etc., but I’ve got to admit, being a dad to Kendall has been by far the most challenging, for a lot of different reasons. And […]
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