Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training Systems

The Physical Preparation Podcast is designed to help trainers, coaches and athletes take their performance to the next level. Featuring some of the brightest minds in our industry, we'll dive in to deconstruct smart training, and help you or your athletes maximize results!

Dr. Jim Stoppani on Science-Backed Training and Nutrition for Fat Loss

If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember the days of going to the grocery or drug store, heading over to the magazine rack, and flipping through the latest issue of Muscle and Fitness or Flex to see how guys like Arnold, Dorian Yates or Ronnie Coleman trained. Because in the 90’s and early 2000’s, […] The post Dr. Jim Stoppani on Science-Backed Training and Nutrition for Fat Loss appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

11-22
01:27:26

Dr. John McMahon on The Future of Force Plates in Athletic Performance

It seems like everybody and their mother is talking about force plates these days. And I’m obviously guilty of it myself…but only because I feel like force plates are the single-most impactful thing I’ve added to my coaching in the past five years. But what if you’re not a sports scientist – how do you […] The post Dr. John McMahon on The Future of Force Plates in Athletic Performance appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

11-15
01:26:57

Matt Wenning on Breaking World Records and the Desire to Be the Best

How many people do you know that have a Ph.D. in kinesiology and are also World Record Holders in any physical domain? Other than the immortal Dr. Fred Hatfield I can’t think of many – well other than today’s guest! Dr. Matt Wenning is a world-renowned speaker and consultant, and has broken number world records […] The post Matt Wenning on Breaking World Records and the Desire to Be the Best appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

11-08
01:14:09

Miguel Aragoncillo on Uncomfortable Situations, Data for Decision Making, and Being in the Room

What are the biggest differences between the private sector and professional sports? How do move seamlessly across sports with vastly different training cultures? And can you cheer for the Yankees when you work for the Red Sox? If you’ve ever pondered these questions before, then you’re going to LOVE today’s episode with Miguel Aragoncillo! Miguel […] The post Miguel Aragoncillo on Uncomfortable Situations, Data for Decision Making, and Being in the Room appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

11-01
01:05:13

Luka Hocevar and Andy McCloy on Building the Life You Want and a Gym that Lasts

What can I even say about this episode? If you want to be a more successful trainer or fitness business owner, then this is the show for you. With close to 50 years of combined knowledge, Andy and Luka are not only two of my best friends, but guys that have worked tirelessly to not […] The post Luka Hocevar and Andy McCloy on Building the Life You Want and a Gym that Lasts appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

10-25
01:18:48

The Physical Prep Podcast Random Episode: October 2024

The last couple of weeks have been, “busy,” to say the least. I flew out to Seattle last Wednesday at 7 am, in an effort to get there and spend time with Luka and Joel before the seminar started on Thursday. (Plus, I worked every second of the way in an effort to get a […] The post The Physical Prep Podcast Random Episode: October 2024 appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

10-18
47:16

James Collins on Session RPE, Neuromuscular Fatigue, and the Science of Training Load in Soccer

What happens when common sense fails us? Or maybe doesn’t tell us the whole story? Let me give you an example… I would assume if an athlete went out and played their most intense soccer match EVER, that they’d be more fatigued, which would increase their risk of injury, and/or would have poor force plate […] The post James Collins on Session RPE, Neuromuscular Fatigue, and the Science of Training Load in Soccer appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

10-11
45:55

Andrew Paul on the Art of Performance Management and the Rhythm of Life in the NBA

I’m going to be really honest here…writing the intro for this podcast was REALLY HARD. After all, what do you focus on when the ENTIRE SHOW is so freaking good? Whether it’s talking about training autonomy, N=1 training, the art of performance management, different archetypes and training buckets, or the role of pure strength and […] The post Andrew Paul on the Art of Performance Management and the Rhythm of Life in the NBA appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

10-04
01:20:57

Adam Loiacono on Acute Injuries, Respecting Biology, and the Bell Curve of Return to Play

Imagine this scenario…you’re watching a sporting event, and an athlete gets injured. Maybe it’s something minor like a sprained ankle, or maybe something more severe like a hamstring pull or ACL tear. Have you ever wondered, what does the medical staff do right then? And how does that initial 24-48 hours set up the entire […] The post Adam Loiacono on Acute Injuries, Respecting Biology, and the Bell Curve of Return to Play appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

09-27
01:20:11

Victoria Saucedo on Training Autonomy, Trickle Down Buy-In, and the Importance of Details in College Hoops

If you’re interested in training basketball players, evolving their workouts as they age, or learning how to create a CULTURE of training in the basketball space, you’re going to love this week’s episode. Born and raised in SoCal, Victoria Saucedo played softball at Utah State where she received a Bachelors degree in Human Movement Science. […] The post Victoria Saucedo on Training Autonomy, Trickle Down Buy-In, and the Importance of Details in College Hoops appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

09-20
01:01:07

Joel Jamieson on Longevity, Preventing Cardiovascular Disease, and Training the Individual

If you want to live a longer, healthier life, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode! Joel Jamieson is not only a great friend, but someone that has really started to make a mark in the longevity space. He was recently featured on Dr. Peter Attia’s podcast where they took a deep dive into everything HRV. […] The post Joel Jamieson on Longevity, Preventing Cardiovascular Disease, and Training the Individual appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

09-13
58:20

Jay DeMayo on Jump Training, The Role of Relaxation, and Getting Bouncier

You ever have that old friend that – whether it’s been 5 months or 5 years – whenever you talk it just feels easy and natural? Well I definitely have a few of them, and one of those guys is Jay DeMayo. And if you’re interested in jump training and how to help your athletes […] The post Jay DeMayo on Jump Training, The Role of Relaxation, and Getting Bouncier appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

09-06
01:14:17

Charles Ashford on Nutrition Periodization and Dialing in Body Comp for Basketball Players

As strength or performance coaches, it’s easy to focus all of our energy on training. Because sure we want to help our athletes get bigger, faster and stronger – but what if they’re doing all the hard work in in the gym, yet not taking care of business in the kitchen? Kobe was famous for […] The post Charles Ashford on Nutrition Periodization and Dialing in Body Comp for Basketball Players appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

08-30
01:14:12

August 2024 Q&A: Starting a Fitness Biz, Off-Season Basketball, and How to Ask for a Raise

Okay my friend – we’re BACK! It’s been a hot minute since we did a Q&A episode (almost a year, if you’re keeping track), so I knew it was time to make this happen. I absolutely love doing these episodes, because any time I can serve YOU, it makes me feel good on the inside […] The post August 2024 Q&A: Starting a Fitness Biz, Off-Season Basketball, and How to Ask for a Raise appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

08-23
45:41

Vince Gabriele on Marketing, Lead Generation and Lifetime Customer Value in Your Fitness Business

If you want to grow your fitness business, or dream of someday opening your own gym, then THIS is the podcast for you. Vince Gabriele is the author of 11 books – all written to help gym owners grow their business. After running his New Jersey gym for 13 years (that he still owns today) […] The post Vince Gabriele on Marketing, Lead Generation and Lifetime Customer Value in Your Fitness Business appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

08-16
01:12:05

Rick Franzblau on Bucketing Athletes, Arm Care, and Reverse Engineering the Sport of Baseball

In this day and age, how do you find ways to truly “stand out” as a strength and conditioning or performance coach? Why is it important to understand the game, and then work backwards when designing a training program? And how do you know when what started off as “good” adaptations have actually started to […] The post Rick Franzblau on Bucketing Athletes, Arm Care, and Reverse Engineering the Sport of Baseball appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

08-09
01:02:41

Erik Huddleston on Sport-Specificity, Adaptability and Co-Working with Athletes in the NBA

If you’ve ever followed an NBA season, you might think that once the regular season or playoffs are over, that the performance coaches get to take a 2, 3 or even 4 month break before getting back into that pre-season grind. But unfortunately, that’s just not the case. In fact, in most cases once the […] The post Erik Huddleston on Sport-Specificity, Adaptability and Co-Working with Athletes in the NBA appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

08-02
01:14:16

Andrew Ryland on Shared Mental Models, Integrated Shoulder Work, and Fighting Giant Humans

Football and rugby may be two of the most violent – and exciting – sports on the planet today. So how do you go about preparing young athletes for these sports? How do you get them prepared for the physical nature and brutality they’ll be exposed to on the field? And how can you make […] The post Andrew Ryland on Shared Mental Models, Integrated Shoulder Work, and Fighting Giant Humans appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

07-26
01:30:39

Mike Irr on Mountaintop Goals, Embracing Change and Life in the NBA

What is life REALLY like in the NBA? What are the pros and cons of being in that space? And if you ever leave, what’s it like transitioning into the private training space? If you’ve ever wondered about any of these questions, today’s guest is uniquely qualified to answer all of them! Mike Irr is […] The post Mike Irr on Mountaintop Goals, Embracing Change and Life in the NBA appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

07-19
01:09:34

Tyler Koch on How to Build an Elite Fighter Pilot

Okay serious question – have you ever pondered what the training is like for fighter pilots? Maybe it’s just me, but as a young kid growing up watching Top Gun I always wondered what training looked like for guys like Maverick, Goose, Iceman and Slider…and somehow I just knew it probably took more than just […] The post Tyler Koch on How to Build an Elite Fighter Pilot appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

07-12
01:06:50

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