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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 episode, Luka and I go back and forth on the biggest lessons we’ve learned in business, coaching, and life, and I guarantee you’re going to love it. Let’s do this!   Quotable Quotes: There’s coaching and then there’s the business of coaching. And when you start a business, you kind of realize how much you don’t know   To achieve what you want to achieve, you need deep goals and reasons around WHY you want to achieve them   You can’t keep one foot in your old life and one in your new one. There’s no halfway version of growth.   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Why it’s so important to chase greatness in coaching… …but also learning the BUSINESS of coaching The power of finding true clarity about what you want in business and life Being honest about where you’re at so you can come up with the roadmap to get to where you want to go Finding joy in your work and career PERMA: What it is, and why it’s so important How being an interesting actually makes you a better coach The 3 personal qualities that Mike looks for in ALL new hires 4 of the hardest things you’ll do in life, and why Luka has chosen to do all of them!     Connect with Luka: Vigor Ground Website Luka Hocevar Website Built to Last Website Luka on IG Luka’s YouTube Vigor Life Podcast Built to Last Gym Podcast   Books Mentioned: Running Down a Dream – Bill Gurley Grit – Angela Duckworth This is Marketing – Seth Godin Linchpin – Seth Godin Flourish – Martin Seligman   Grow Your Fitness Business or Gym with Push Press! Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress? It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world. So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day. Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking. Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features. And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes. Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions. So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.   Subscribe, Rate & Share Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. The post Luka Hocevar on the Toughest Lessons He’s Learnined in Business and Coaching appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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, as I’ve got a podcast to drop today and a workshop to dominate this weekend. So without any further ado, let’s dive in!   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Andy McCloy on the power of reading, writing and speaking to become a better communicator Wil Fleming on knowing yourself and how to PUT yourself in the right mental state Cassandra Forsythe on teaching young athletes to nourish their bodies Cody McBroom on the 10,000 rule and how to truly master a subject Dr. Anne Beethe on building a high-performance team Dr. Marc Lewis on reverse engineering an athlete monitoring program Joel Jamieson on using wearables to track fitness and VO2 max Adam Loiacono educates us on the types of regenerative medicine we have available to us Tom Clark on whether you should be taking melatonin to enhance sleep Dr. Jack Wells on why golf IS NOT a velocity sport     Level Up Your Program Design with Train Heroic! Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel? Are you ready to level up your programming, and make it far more engaging to your clients and athletes? If so, you need to check out Train Heroic. I’ve been using TrainHeroic for years now both here at RTS and at IFAST, and I can tell you the user experience both as an athlete and coach is truly second to none. To learn more and start your free 14-day trial, just follow this link to learn more about Train Heroic. Not only will you get your first 14 days free, but it’s just $10/month to get started officially after that. So don’t wait any longer – head over trainheroic.co/rts and start crafting beautiful programs your clients and athletes will love TODAY!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post The Super Duper Spring Mix Spectacular appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

  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. So today, I’m going to give you a little history tour on how I got started in this space, what the past 20+ years has looked like, and where I’m headed in the future. You might not be taking furious notes from this one, but I hope it gives you some insights as to where I’m at in life!   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: My content creation journey, and how RTS originally started. The window in my life where absolutely EVERYTHING changed. A look back on the sheer volume of content I’ve created over the years (Hint: It’s a lot!) A key question that I could answer easily in 2005, but which got harder and harder as I got older The IFAST Basketball Insiders experiment: Why it bombed miserably, and what I learned from it Learning to lean into my growth and evolution as a coach, versus hiding from it What the future holds for the Physical Prep Podcast A truly heartfelt shout out to anyone who has been with me for this amazing ride!   https://youtu.be/IGROfuhvYOE   Level Up Your Exercise Selection and Technique with Whatsthatstrap! Are you looking for ways to coach more effectively while cuing less? Or getting your clients and athletes into the right position WITHOUT overwhelming them with 35 cues every set? If so, you need to check out Whatsthatstrap! What’s That Strap makes specialty cable machine attachments that are specifically designed for rotation and multidirectional movement. The 3D Strap is amazing for driving separation between the hips and shoulders like you would in tennis, golf, baseball or even basketball, but it can also be used to resist rotation in standard weight room exercises like squats and lunges as well. And while the 3D Strap is awesome, I also find myself using their chop handles all the time as well. Whether it’s for exercises like chops and lifts, or just using them as a bonus sled dragging attachment, I absolutely love their versatility. To learn more about Whatsthatstrap or pick up a 3D Strap or chop handles, head over to WhatsThatStrap.com and use the discount code RTS at checkout to get free shipping on all US orders. I know you’re going to love training with their attachments!   Subscribe, Rate & Share Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post RTS Past, Present and Future appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 Panthers, and now to his newest iteration of himself as a strongman coach, Joe is always thinking and learning. And in this episode, we’re going to dive into a ton of different topics. From strongman comps, to how he’s programming nowadays, to why he’s doing away with “average” velocity in his VBT work, I know you’re going to love this episode. Let’s do this!   Quotable Quotes: The art of coaching elite strength is rooted in purposeful intent   Conditioning is about building adaptable capacity through tailored, phase-based training   Peak velocity training elevates mental focus and shifts the athlete’s perception of effort     This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Joe’s journey from D1 strength coach, to the NFL, and now into the world of strongman coaching A “Behind the Scenes” view of what it’s really like to coach a professional strongman How strongman competitions work, and why strategy is such a key piece of the puzzle Joe’s strongman training blocks: Capacity, Push, and Taper The “On-Season” training concept explained How significant the differences are in training a team-sport versus individual strength athlete Arguably the MOST IMPORTANT muscle in strongman (I guarantee it’s not what you think) Why Joe is focusing less on average velocity in his VBT training, and what he’s using instead What the future holds for the one and only Joe Kenn!     Connect with Joe: BigHousePower.com Joe on Instagram Conditioning for Strongman Book   Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates! Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds performance hardware and software the right way. Their dual wireless force plates give you the most accurate, real-time data on athletic performance. You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths, weaknesses and readiness for that day’s training session. Their software is designed in house and continually updated to ensure the interface is clean, intuitive and easy to use, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance. And Hawkin Dynamics is built around their customers and provide industry-leading support and training services to ensure you get the most out of their solutions. With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level. To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics.   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Joe Kenn on Strongman Training, Strength Development, and Velocity-Based Training appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

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 her success with the MLS’ Seattle Sounders. Meg’s resilience and passion for S&C are truly inspiring, and I know you’re going to love learning more about her, as well as what she’s up to these days. So without any further ado, let’s do this!   Quotable Quotes: Success in performance coaching increasingly comes from cultivating a broad, curious mindset rather than hyper-focusing on a single niche   Prioritizing internal validation and purpose over external markers like titles or wins transforms coaching into a meaningful, sustainable career   AI’s most significant role in coaching is in handling large data sets and synthesis, freeing humans to focus on contextual interpretation and nuanced decisions   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Meg’s journey from reluctant track and field thrower to high-level performance coach The power of curiosity and continuous learning in achieve elite performance How strength and conditioning evolved from bodybuilding, powerlifting and Olympic-lifting into what it is today Why mentors and an awesome peer group are such a critical piece of coaching development How being diagnosed with cancer impacted not only Megan’s coaching career, but her outlook on life as well The process she went through at the end of every year, and why she ultimately decided to step away from pro sports this year What she’s excited about and working on now that she’s never shared before! The advice she would give to young, up-and-coming coaches who want to attain high-levels of success throughout their career     Connect with Megan: Megan Young on Instagram Megan Young on LinkedIn   Grow Your Fitness Business or Gym with Push Press! Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress? It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world. So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day. Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking. Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features. And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes. Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions. So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.   Subscribe, Rate & Share Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. The post Megan Young on Personal Growth, New Challenges, and Curiosity Voyages appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.