Kevin Neeld is the Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins, where he oversees all aspects of designing and implementing the team’s performance training program, as well as monitoring the players’ performance, workload and recovery.

Prior to his time in Boston, Kevin spent 2 years as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San Jose Sharks after serving as the director of a private sports performance facility in New Jersey for 7 years, working with pro, college, junior and elite level youth hockey players. He also served as a strength and conditioning coach with the U.S. Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team for 5 years.

This episode is chock-full of great information, as we break down topics like movement variability, how to train the brakes and build better deceleration, and what he’s learned working in professional sports for the past 7 years.

I think of movement variability in two buckets: There’s micro-movement variability on the individual joint level, and macro-movement variability which is more the global movement patterns and movement sequencing.  – Kevin Neeld

Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?

Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?

Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?

It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!

If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.

In this massive course, you’ll learn:

This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career.

So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today!

Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in September 2023.

To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think!

And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

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Pat Rigsby is a fitness business coach who has been in the industry since 1994.

Growing up in Portsmouth, Ohio, Pat never had an interest in entrepreneurship and wanted to be a Major League Baseball player.

And even though he had a season in professional baseball, he eventually realized playing the sport wasn’t his calling and set his sights on coaching.

Since starting that first fitness business, Pat has owned, or co-owned, over 32 businesses in the industry, from health clubs to local training facilities and franchises.

And now he runs the Ideal Business Academy, where he helps fitness pros create their own, unique ideal business.

In this episode, Pat and I talk about the evolution of HIS ideal business, the importance of meeting clients and customers where they’re at, and how he’s using accountability coaching to see even more success.

People want what they want, and they’re not going to be apologetic about it – so we need to meet them where they are. – Pat Rigsby

Are you a trainer, coach or rehab professional who wants to:

If so, you’ve gotta trust me – Pat Rigsby is your guy.

Whether it’s lead generation, dialing in and systematizing your operations, or moving into the online space and seeing success, Pat and his team from the Ideal Business Academy can help you get here.

If you’d like to learn more about what Pat can offer, please email him directly at [email protected].

Pat and his team will run a full-scale “business diagnostic” to see what’s working in your business, and identify pain points or rate limiters that are holding you back.

And the best part?

This is normally a $250 service, but if you reference the Physical Prep Podcast in your email, Pat is going to do give you your Business Diagnostic absolutely FREE.

So your next steps are simple:

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think!

And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Pat Rigsby on Accountability, Winning the Week, and “The Process” appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Have you ever considered working in professional sports?

Do you want to know what it REALLY TAKES to succeed at the highest levels?

Or are you just curious as to what life is like behind the NFL curtain?

If so, this is the show for you!

Loren Landow is a 29-year veteran in the strength and conditioning game, and someone I deeply respect. This guy has not only had incredible success over the years, but he continues to learn, evolve and push our industry forward.

And in this episode, he’s going to give us his unique insights into what he learned over his 5 year career working in the NFL for the Denver Broncos.

That day when I tell you it’s 15+-hours, it’s 15 but there’s NO sitting down – it’s go, go, go. It’s on from the second you walk in the door. – Loren Landow

Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?

Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?

Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?

It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!

If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.

In this massive course, you’ll learn:

This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career.

So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today!

Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in September 2023.

To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think!

And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Loren Landow on Lessons Learned During 5 Years in the NFL appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

It’s June, and we’re back with another KILLER Q&A Episode!

This month was fun because I had a nice mix of questions to answer. On one hand, I had some X’s and O’s questions about how to get more out of your programs and coaching.

And on the flip side, I also got some higher-level philosophical questions on continuing education and how to make our industry a little bit better.

Regardless, there’s something in here for everyone – so let’s dive in!

You have to get really clear on what works in theory or in a laboratory setting, and what people are really doing. You have to understand the dichotomy between the science and practical side of what we do. – Mike Robertson

Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?

Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?

Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?

It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!

If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.

In this massive course, you’ll learn:

This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career.

So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today!

Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in September 2023.

To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think!

And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post June Q&A: VBT, Personalizing Group Sessions, and Professional Development appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Matthew Ibrahim currently serves as the Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Quincy College, Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science at Maryville University, founder of Athletic Performance University (AthleticPerformanceU.com) and Ph.D. Candidate in Human & Sport Performance.

As a public speaker, Matthew has presented nationally in over 25 U.S. states, and he’s also in the midst of writing a book through Human Kinetics on the topic of training for athletic performance.

And last but definitely not least, Matthew is still a coach – and I think that’s a big reason we had so much fun chatting here today.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into deceleration and building the brakes. As strength coaches we love to build higher vertical jumps, faster 40’s, and bigger squats and deads, but on a field, court or pitch you better be able to manage and redirect those forces if you want to be successful!

The big lifts are the steak, the accessory lifts are your rice and broccoli, and your targeted isolation work is the salt, pepper and seasoning. – Matthew Ibrahim

This week’s episode of the Physical Preparation Podcast is brought to you by Exerfly.

Flywheel training is a method of strength training where your athletes generate resistance by using the inertia of a flywheel instead of traditional gravity-based resistance training

By accelerating and then decelerating a disk, your athletes generate resistance in both the concentric and eccentric portions of the lift, WITHOUT the need for ridiculously heavy weights.

Standard free weight training is great for the early preparatory phases, but as athletes develop there’s more to it than just getting stronger at all costs.

At some point, you need to prepare them for the massive eccentric forces they’ll experience on the field, court or pitch – and with Exerfly’s motorized technology, you can increase the eccentric overload of the lift anywhere from 1-80%!

Exerfly is used by numerous teams in the NFL, NBA, over 50% of the English Premiere League, and numerous Olympic development programs.

Now as a small business owner you may immediately assume that an Exerfly is out of your budget, because we all know that every penny counts.

But Exerfly has you covered here as well – they offer 36-month, interest free-financing, so you can get started ASAP with your training and pay as you go.

And when you factor in a 30-day money back guarantee, 2- year warranty AND free shipping, the Exerfly really is a solid investment.

To learn more, head over to Exerfly.com so you can start building some savage athletic beasts in your gym.

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think!

And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

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If you want to help your athletes get faster, then THIS is the podcast for you.

In my not so humble opinion, Lee Taft is THE BEST practitioner of multi-directional speed training in the world, and in this episode I really feel like we capture lightning in a bottle.

While Lee primarily works as a consultant these days, over his storied career he’s owned his own facility numerous times, coached at virtually every level of sport, and perhaps more importantly has coached just about every type of athlete under the sun – all which gives him a truly unique approach and understanding of speed development.

So whether we’re talking about acceleration, top-end speed, curved running, backpedaling or lateral movement, we literally cover ALL of these topics in depth in this episode – all in an effort to help make sure YOU get the best possible results with the athletes you train.

When we do any sort of curved running that emphasizes the pronation and supination at the foot…so I think the big mistake coaches make is they go BIG CURVES right off the bat. – Lee Taft

Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?

Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?

Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?

It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!

If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.

In this massive course, you’ll learn:

This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career.

So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today!

Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 2023.

To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think!

And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Lee Taft on Building Elite Multi-Directional Speed appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Let’s start this episode off with an honest statement:

Being a coach is an energy-intensive endeavor.

Every day you want to give your best – your all – to your clients and athletes.

But here’s one thing we don’t talk about enough:

How do we manage and maintain our own energy?

When you’re working hard and taking care of others, how to you take care of yourself so you don’t burnout in the process?

So today we’re going to dive into the practices and strategies I’ve cultivated over my 23 years of coaching, and figure out healthy ways for you to manage your energy on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Because ultimately if I’m taking great care of myself, it’s that much easier to take great care of my athletes.

You can love your job. You can love working with people. You can love coaching and all of the great things that come with that. But you have to make time for yourself. – Mike Robertson

Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?

Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?

Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?

It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!

If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.

In this massive course, you’ll learn:

This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career.

So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today!

Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 2023.

To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think!

And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post How to Manage Your Energy and Avoid Burnout as a Coach appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Anthony Iannarino is a Physical Therapist and Strength and Conditioning coach currently serving as a Performance Therapist with the Washington Wizards.

Prior to transitioning to professional sports, Anthony served as a clinic director for Rehab 2 Perform as well as the performance therapist for the Bullis School Track and Field where he worked elite high school runners both trackside and in the clinic.

In addition to his work with the Wizards, Anthony is also a director and lecturer with R2P Academy which provides rehab and performance education to clinicians and coaches both in person and virtually.

In this episode, we talk about the big, overarching principles that guide his return to play process.

From there, we go deeper and talk about hamstring injuries, including why they tend to linger and what you can do to get those hammies healthy once and for all.

And to pull it all together, we discuss career development, how to guide your continuing education, and how pizza and physical prep are incredibly similar. Enjoy!

When we start talking about our KPI’s and key performance indicators, each one of those should have a test underneath it or a metric I’m tracking.  – Anthony Iannarino

Force plates are in no way, shape or form new technology, but Hawkin Dynamics has brought them to the 21st century.

Hawkin Dynamics plates are wireless which makes them portable and easy to set-up and use.

You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths and weaknesses.

Their software interface is clean, intuitive and easy on the eye, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance.

And last but not least, dual force plates allow you to see side-to-side asymmetries, especially in athletes who are in the return to play process.

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.

Or for direct sales inquires, feel free to reach out to Drake Berberet directly via email at [email protected] or via direct message on Instagram at strength2.speed

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

I’d love to get your feedback on the show as well, so if you have 2-3 minutes please fill out my survey and let me know what you think!

And last but not least, after hundreds of requests you can now donate to the show. Every donation goes to making the Physical Prep Podcast better – whether that’s improving the sound, lightning, or taking production up a notch or two.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Anthony Iannarino on Meta Principles and Silver Linings in the Return to Play Process appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

And we’re back!

It’s been over a month since we did a Q&A episode, so I knew I needed to get one in sooner than later.

This week, we’ve got a ton of fun topics to discuss.

For starers, how do you determine your own weaknesses and plan your continuing education?

How do you help middle-aged weekend warriors get back out on the field, court or pitch?

And last but not least, what are augmented eccentrics? And should you be using them with your athletes?

We dive into all that – and much more – in this new episode!

Just like when you’re training your athletes you use a needs analysis, you need to do the same thing for YOURSELF when you’re creating your continuing education program. – Mike Robertson

Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?

Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?

Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?

It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!

If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.

In this massive course, you’ll learn:

This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career.

So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today!

Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 2023.

To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you!

The post May Q&A: Movement Models, Con Ed and Augmented Eccentrics appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Julia Glanz is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters Degree In Nutritional Science, a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, a former College Strength & Conditioning Coach and a former Division 1 soccer player.

Julia’s education in nutritional science, exercise science and physiology combined with years of her own personal struggle with hormone imbalances fueled her passion for helping women optimize their hormones.

Julia has an online coaching business where she’s now helped thousands of women through virtual programs, courses, 1:1 coaching and her Ebook – A Woman’s Guide To Optimizing Health, Hormones & Metabolism.

And in this episode, Julia and I are going to talk about how planning your female clients and athletes training program around their menstrual cycle can make a HUGE impact on their performance.

Rating of perceived exertion during the 2nd half of your cycle, especially that week that progesterone is peaking, really goes up – so that 50 pounds you’re used to lifting might feel more like 300. – Juliz Glanz

Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?

Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?

Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?

It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!

If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.

In this massive course, you’ll learn:

This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career.

So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today!

Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in March 2023.

To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you!

The post Julia Glanz on Using Your Hormones to Super Charge Your Results In the Gym appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.