Mike Robertson is one of the most highly sought-after coaches, consultants, speakers and writers in the fitness industry today. Known for his “no-nonsense” approach to training and brutal efficiency, Mike has made a name for himself as a go-to resource for professional athletes from every major sport. Mike is the President of Robertson Training Systems and the co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) in Indianapolis, Indiana. IFAST has been named one of the Top 10 Gyms in America by Men’s Health magazine three times in the past six years. Mike currently coaches a handful of professional athletes during their off-season, and is the physical preparation coach for the Indy Eleven professional soccer team.

In this episode, Mike and I discuss:

* Balancing the hard and soft skills

* His drive to be great

* Making a name for himself in the fitness industry

* Consistency in content production

* Not overthinking your content

* Understanding your training bias

* Prioritizing your client’s needs

* The evolution of the fitness industry over the last 20 years

* Helping frustrated clients

* Helping clients feel successful

* Supporting clients emotionally

* Athletic training beyond standard lifts and weight training

* Sport specific programming

* Progressive overload

* Defining “movement quality”

* Getting feedback from clients on sessions

* How to squat effectively

* Why Mike hates the word “functional”

* Understanding the “why” behind your goals

* The importance of putting yourself first

* Mike’s 4 non-negotiables in his life

* 90 minute pre-sleep routine

* The Complete Coach Certification

* Making a positive impact on the world

Learn more about Mike and find his content: robertsontrainingsystems.com

Follow Mike on Instagram: @robtrainsystems

Find my episode on Mike’s podcast: The Physical Preparation Podcast