supplements Archives - Robertson Training Systems

Physical Preparation with Mike Roussell

on April 1, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Mike Roussell is known for transforming complex nutritional concepts into practical nutritional habits that his clients can use to ensure permanent weight loss and long lasting health. He’s an adjunct professor at Penn State, and the Director of Nutrition at Peak Performance in New York City. In this show Mike and I talk about his […]

Physical Preparation with Kamal Patel

on March 18, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Kamal Patel is a nutrition and supplementation researcher for Examine.com, an independent and unbiased reviewer of nutrition supplements. Needless to say, the supplement world can be a scary place, so it’s nice to have people like Kamal steering you in the right direction. In this show Kamal and I discuss the two supplements he can […]

5 Supplements Not Worth Taking (And Why!)

on January 30, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Keeping up with the supplement market isn’t easy, especially with new products popping up every day- each one promising less body fat or muscle growth, among other health claims. Researchers have examined many of these supplements, but conflicting scientific evidence doesn’t stop marketing. Supplement companies often latch onto promising early research on a supplement while […]

Sol Orwell Interview

on January 28, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Sol Orwell is the CEO of Examine.com, a website that is focused on bringing you informative and critical reviews of nutritional supplements. As part of “Supplement Week” here at RTS, I figured he would be an awesome person to interview. And since he’s such a swell guy, Sol is putting the entire Examine.com product line […]

The Supplement Hierarchy for Athletes

on January 26, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

When I graduated high school and got into college, I had one serious goal: To get bigger and stronger. In my quest to achieve this goal, I read every imaginable book or magazine I could get my hands on. Flex. Muscle and Fitness. And of course, Muscle Media 2000. The last one really stood out, […]

My Thoughts on Nutritional Supplements

on March 24, 2010 | by

It’s time for a little rant. People ask me all the time, “Mike, what supplements do you take?” “Mike, what are your thoughts on supplements?” “Mike, what supplements should I take to get JACKED?” When people ask me about supplements, I kind of feel like AI felt about pratice. There are a few very specific […]