The Coach Robb Podcast - The People's Podcast

The 2026 Motocross of Nations delivered everything that makes international motocross special: brutal track conditions, incredible fans, aggressive racing and a championship that remained undecided deep into the final moto. Belgium’s return to the top was more than simply another MXoN victory. Lucas and Sacha Coenen battled through adversity, while Liam Everts delivered on the biggest stage of his career, including an incredible performance in his first race on a 450. Add the history of the Everts family, the intensity of European motocross and a track that created multiple racing lines instead of first-turn carnage, and this became one of those races motocross fans will remember for a long time.

Then came Jeffrey Herlings and Jorge Prado. Their battle offered a fascinating look at MXGP racing, racecraft, corner speed, controlled aggression and just how different European motocross can be from racing in America. Prado appears to have rediscovered the confidence and intensity that made him a World Champion, while Herlings once again showed why he remains one of the fastest motocross racers on the planet. With Prado carrying this momentum into the 2027 Supercross season and Herlings openly praising the Honda, the conversation quickly becomes much bigger than one weekend in France. What happens when riders with this level of speed, confidence and racecraft collide with Jett Lawrence, Hunter Lawrence and the deepest field in American motocross?

But perhaps the biggest conversation coming out of the Motocross of Nations has nothing to do with who won. Team USA’s fifth-place finish raises bigger questions about American rider development, preparation and the role of the AMA compared with European motorcycle federations. Should America develop young motocross racers through a structured system similar to Olympic sports? Should riders and teams receive financial support to represent their country? And where does Haiden Deegan fit into all of this? Love him or hate him, Deegan and his family are bringing enormous attention to motocross through YouTube, social media, racing and marketing. The question may no longer be whether motocross needs personalities like Haiden Deegan. The real question is whether the sport understands how valuable they could be to its future.

Timestamps & Topics of Conversation: 
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Why European Motocross Tracks Create Better Racing
07:51 Belgium Wins MXoN: The Incredible Everts Family Story
17:55 Herlings vs. Prado: Did Prado Just Change the 2027 Supercross Conversation?
39:29 Team USA: Why Fifth Place Doesn't Tell the Full Story
45:53 Is America Falling Behind? The AMA vs. European Federations
59:30 Deegan Effect 

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The SMX Championship finale delivered exactly what motocross fans have been waiting for, and Haiden Deegan and Jorge Prado put on a show that went far beyond the final results. Deegan's rapid progression on the 450 continues to turn heads, but Prado showed exactly why he is a multi-time MXGP World Champion. Ricky and Robb break down their incredible pace, Prado's ability to control the race from the front, Deegan's relentless aggression, and why learning when to back the intensity down may be the next evolution in his racecraft. With Anaheim 1 and the 2027 Supercross season already looming, the bigger question is becoming impossible to ignore: just how dangerous will Deegan be once he combines that raw speed with experience?

Then there is Jorge Prado. A year ago, his transition to American Supercross looked like it might never work. Now he has an SMX Championship, and the path he took to get there may be more impressive than the trophy itself. From two MX2 World Championships to MXGP titles, a difficult first season in America, and countless hours developing the KTM into exactly what he needed, Prado's story is a reminder that even world champions have to adapt. Ricky and Robb dig into what changed, why Prado and Deegan may be setting up one of the sport's most fascinating rivalries, and how Jett Lawrence, Hunter Lawrence and the rest of the 450 field could make the upcoming Supercross season absolutely stacked.

The conversation then turns international as the Motocross of Nations takes center stage. Ricky and Robb break down Team USA with Cooper Webb, Julien Beaumer and Levi Kitchen, the strength of France, Spain and Belgium, and why MXoN can be won by the rider fighting for seventh just as easily as the rider fighting for first. But the episode closes with something much bigger than results. Should Eli Tomac make one final appearance and allow motocross fans from around the world to give one of America's greatest champions the farewell he deserves? Ricky makes an emotional case for Tomac to be part of MXoN, even if it is simply as an honorary captain. One final lap. One international crowd. One opportunity for the motocross world to say thank you to Eli Tomac.

00:00 Introduction
05:12 Deegan vs. Prado
11:30 You Can Teach Control - Not Aggression
25:05 Deegan Isn't Being Paid on Potential
29:14 Jorge Prado: Difficult to SMX Champion 
35:32 MXDN: Breaking Down Team USA 
45:39 Eli Tomac: One Final Goodbye

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Episode #The19 of the Ricky & Robb Podcast Show dives straight into one of the biggest debates surrounding Supercross, motocross and social media: who really owns the content, and does restricting race footage protect the sport or limit its growth? Ricky Johnson and Coach Robb look at both sides of the argument, from the millions of dollars required to produce a professional Supercross race to the enormous exposure created when fans, podcasts and social media accounts share clips online. The conversation even crosses into the music industry and Harry Styles, where thousands of fans record and share concert footage while ticket demand continues to explode. Is user-generated content stealing from the product, or has YouTube, Instagram and social media become one of the most powerful marketing tools in sports? 

Then the conversation turns to the moment everyone is talking about: Haiden Deegan vs. Cooper Webb. Did Deegan intentionally take Webb out, was it simply aggressive racing, or did two completely different racing lines collide at exactly the wrong moment? Ricky gives his perspective as a former AMA Supercross and Motocross Champion, then reaches back into his own battles with David Bailey and Bob Hannah to explain something most fans never see. There is a point where aggression can help make a champion, but there is also a point where making too many enemies can cost you races, championships and money. Ricky shares the advice Jeff Spencer gave him that completely changed his approach to racing and explains why Deegan may eventually face the same decision: keep looking for fights or start playing the long game. 

Finally, Ricky and Robb break down the SMX Championship battle, the incredible speed of today's 250 and 450 riders, and why the mental game may ultimately decide who walks away with a title. Jorge Prado, Hunter Lawrence, Haiden Deegan, Cooper Webb, Ryder DiFrancesco, Levi Kitchen, Julien Beaumer, Chance Hymas and Jo Shimoda all enter the conversation as Ricky looks beyond raw speed and examines race craft, consistency, confidence, starts and the ability to perform under pressure. With championship points, fatigue, rivalries and a million-dollar payday hanging in the balance, one aggressive pass could change everything. And with the final round approaching, the biggest question may not be who is fastest, but who can keep their head when everything is on the line?

00:00 Introduction
01:23 Who Owns Supercross Content?
16:19 Deegan vs. Webb: Did He Mean to Take Him Out?
29:08 Is Deegan Making Too Many Enemies?
42:52 Who Takes the 250 & 450 SMX Championships?

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From winning his class at the Baja 400 and finishing fifth overall to one of the wildest mud races we’ve seen in SuperMotocross, this episode covers racing from two completely different worlds. RJ breaks down what it takes to race an 8,000-pound, 1,000-horsepower trophy truck through hundreds of miles of Baja terrain, including navigation, suspension technology, braking, concentration and the ability to remember terrain at race speed. Then the conversation shifts to SMX, where rain, deep mud and canceled practice turned the weekend into a test of skill, fitness, confidence and survival.

Haiden Deegan’s 450 performance becomes one of the biggest conversations of the show. Is he already proving he belongs with the best 450 Supercross riders in the world? We break down his starts, confidence, ability to race through mistakes and the mentality that allowed him to attack conditions that were destroying other riders. Hunter Lawrence’s difficult weekend opens another fascinating discussion about racing with an injured wrist, heart rate, anaerobic fatigue, breathing under pressure and what repeatedly picking up a mud-covered motorcycle does to the body. Cole Davies gets plenty of attention too, but with a warning: when you’re this dominant this young, should you really be thinking about records and the 450 class already?

The conversation goes deeper into what separates elite motocross and Supercross riders once everyone is fast. We discuss the growing importance of coaching, the science of performance, Brian Deegan’s long-game approach, Johnny O’Mara’s ability to know when not to coach, and why former racers like Will Hahn are becoming such influential team leaders. We also look ahead to the next round of SMX and ask the questions everyone wants answered: Can Haiden Deegan win again on a 450? Can anyone stop Cole Davies in the 250 class? And when talent, fitness, equipment and team support are all there, how much of winning ultimately comes down to the mental game?

Timestamps and Topics of Conversation: 
00:00 Introduction 
0:10 Baja 400 Victory
6:06 SMX Mud Chaos: Racing Without Practice
7:00 Hunter Lawrence: Stop Discrediting the Championship
11:29 Why Mud Racing Sends Your Heart Rate Through the Roof
16:07 Haiden Deegan's 450 Arrival
24:52 Cole Davies: Forget the Records and Finish the Job
31:30 Will Hahn: From Racer to Elite Team Manager
35:40 Johnny O'Mara and the Lost Art of Knowing When to Say Nothing
38:36 Can Haiden Deegan Win Again on the 450?
51:41 Can Anyone Actually Beat Cole Davies?

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 Jeffrey Herlings is officially the 2026 MXGP World Champion, but the story behind his sixth world title may be even more impressive than the championship itself. After leaving KTM, moving to Honda HRC, adapting to a completely new CRF450RW and overcoming years of injuries, Herlings has reminded everyone what makes him one of the greatest motocross racers of all time. Coach Robb and R.J. break down his incredible comeback, the physical demands of riding at the MXGP level, and how even a small loss of mobility from an ankle or wrist injury can completely change a rider’s balance, positioning and performance. The conversation also raises an intriguing question for Jett and Hunter Lawrence: what does Herlings’ success tell us about Honda’s newest 450 platform and what could it mean heading into the 2027 Supercross season?

Next, the conversation turns to Team USA and the 2026 Motocross of Nations in Ernée, France. With Cooper Webb, Levi Kitchen and Chance Hymas representing the United States, is this overlooked American lineup actually capable of winning the MXoN? R.J. explains why Team USA may be leaving valuable experience on the sidelines and lays out how former champions could serve as rider liaisons, studying individual sections of the track and feeding critical information back to the racers. From Kitchen’s ability to charge through the field to Hymas’ starting ability and Webb’s reputation as a big-game racer, this may not be the most obvious Team USA lineup, but it could be one of the most dangerous. At the Motocross of Nations, outright speed matters, but resilience, consistency, strategy and simply making fewer mistakes can ultimately decide which country stands on top of the podium.

Finally, attention shifts back to the United States as the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs begin. With Jett Lawrence sidelined, Hunter Lawrence carrying momentum but dealing with a wrist issue, and Ken Roczen returning fresh, the SMX championship suddenly looks wide open. There is also another storyline hanging over every gate drop: Eli Tomac’s retirement and the final races of one of the greatest careers in American motocross and Supercross history. Coach Robb and R.J. discuss the pressure of knowing the end is coming, what retirement feels like after spending an entire life preparing to race, and why Tomac deserves the opportunity to enjoy these final moments. With huge money on the line and some of the fastest Supercross and motocross riders in the world coming together, the next three rounds of SMX could deliver plenty of surprises. 

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This episode of the Ricky & Robb Podcast Show goes well beyond who won and lost. Ricky Johnson and Coach Robb dig into Hunter Lawrence’s championship, the relationship between Hunter and Jett Lawrence, and why Hunter may represent something professional motocross desperately needs more of. From his fitness and race craft to the gratitude he showed after winning the title, the conversation explores what it really means to be the complete package. Winning gets you on the podium, but what you do once the helmet comes off can determine your legacy, your value to sponsors, and the influence you have on the next generation of motocross racers.

That opens the door to a much bigger conversation about motocross sponsorship, athlete branding, podium interviews and professionalism. Ricky reflects on the personalities that helped build the sport, including Bob Hannah, David Bailey, Brock Glover, Jeremy McGrath and others, and why fans remember far more than their race results. The guys examine Cole Davies and his incredible rise through the 250 class, while asking an important question: can an elite rider become one of the sport's highest-paid athletes on speed alone? Today's stars aren't simply motorcycle racers. They are representatives of Honda, Yamaha, KTM, gear companies and major sponsors, and authenticity may be more valuable than rattling off a rehearsed list of brand names.

The racing conversation heats up with KTM, Jorge Prado, the Lawrence brothers and the final rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship. Prado's breakthrough outdoor National win becomes a major talking point, especially considering that the four-time World Champion appears hungry for something he still hasn't accomplished, winning in Monster Energy Supercross. Ricky and Robb also push back against the idea that Jett simply handed races to Hunter, while recognizing how unusual it is to watch two brothers compete at the highest level of American motocross and still genuinely celebrate one another's success. It is a fascinating mix of championship pressure, family, team dynamics and the relentless pursuit of the next milestone.

Finally, the discussion turns to Haiden Deegan and the future of the 450 class. It's easy to forget how quickly Deegan has progressed. After racing 250 Supercross, he has only a few months of 450 outdoor competition under his belt and is already battling near the front against some of the fastest motocross riders in the world. That raises an even bigger strategic question: should his camp prioritize MXoN and outdoor motocross, or sacrifice those opportunities to prepare for the crown jewel of American racing, a 450 Supercross Championship? With Deegan developing rapidly, Prado gaining momentum, the Lawrence brothers already established and a new generation coming fast, the next chapter of AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross could be one of the most competitive we've seen in years.

Timestamps and Topics of Conversation: 
00:00 Introduction
3:53 Hunter Lawrence: More Than a Motocross Champion
13:31 The Missing Piece in Modern Motocross: Personality & Professionalism
24:37 Cole Davies: Does He Have the Complete Package?
36:42 Jorge Prado & KTM: The Breakthrough Everyone Almost Overlooked
42:23 Haiden Deegan: Is a 450 Supercross Championship the Real Priority?
58:22 Cecil "Pup" Whatley Tribute

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 What if the biggest thing holding back your motocross performance isn't your bike, training program, or genetics, but where you're choosing to invest your time, energy, and money? In this episode, Coach Robb and HP Race Development's Derek Harris challenge the obsession with marginal gains, from expensive titanium hardware and performance supplements to broccoli shots, cold plunges, saunas, and recovery trends. The question is simple: why chase a 1% improvement when better nutrition, sleep, hydration, recovery, bike maintenance, and structured training could unlock something much bigger?

The conversation dives into motocross offseason training and recovery, especially after the long road to Loretta Lynn's Amateur National Championship. While many riders immediately return to hard training and racing, Coach Robb explains why the offseason is actually the fourth phase of a complete motocross training program. Sometimes getting faster means purposely backing off, shedding accumulated fatigue, lowering training intensity, and allowing the body and mind to recover before the next preseason build. The discipline required to rest may be every bit as important as the discipline required to train.

Coach Robb and Derek also break down the difference between motivation and discipline, and why championship-level performance is built through what happens when nobody is watching. Training consistently, warming up and cooling down properly, protecting sleep, eating enough calories, maintaining hydration, working on the motorcycle, and sticking to a schedule aren't glamorous. They are repeatable. The discussion explores how habits become part of an athlete's identity and why riders who consistently execute the fundamentals put themselves in a better position to perform when it matters most.

The episode then turns to Garmin Body Battery, stress, recovery, heat training, hydration, and race-day performance. Instead of guessing whether an athlete is recovered, Coach Robb explains how data can identify accumulated stress and determine whether the body is ready for another hard workout. They discuss training in extreme heat, race-specific preparation, sweat loss, calorie intake, morning and evening body weight, sleep quality, and why simply pushing harder can eventually work against performance. Cold plunges and saunas may have a place, but they can't compensate for an athlete who is exhausted, under-fueled, dehydrated, or chronically under-recovered.

Ultimately, this episode asks motocross riders and parents to rethink what training smarter, not harder really means. More workouts, races, supplements, and expensive equipment don't automatically create faster riders. Long-term motocross fitness comes from periodization, strength training, cardiovascular endurance, proper recovery, nutrition, hydration, sleep, bike maintenance, and knowing when to push and when to back off. The goal isn't to find another shortcut to become 1% better. It's to identify the fundamentals you're overlooking that could make you 10% better and help build a stronger, faster, more durable motocross athlete for the long haul. 

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 Budds Creek looked like a lost cause. We watched second practice, saw the rain coming down, and figured the whole thing was going to be a mud race decided by whoever could keep a bike from grenading. Then a text from BMX legend Greg Hill sent us back to the screen, and the track had completely transformed. Ricky Johnson breaks down exactly what goes into prepping a Pro Motocross track when you are staring at a 50/50 chance of a deluge all week, the ripping, the watering, the packing, the stuff nobody gives the crew credit for because they assume the place just got lucky sitting in a valley. From there we get into Chance Hymas, because that 250 class win was not handed to him. RJ thinks it permanently changes the kid's career, and he explains why the first real win rewires a rider in a way no amount of coaching can.

Then there is Levi Kitchen and the goggles. He ripped them off, rode blind through the roost, and salvaged 14th. Was it worth it? RJ has a scar on his eyeball from a no goggle moment at 13 years old that he can still describe second by second, and he still says he would have done the same thing. We go deep on mud racecraft nobody teaches anymore, the lens trick he used to save tear offs, the towel tucked in the jersey, and why modern helmets have made this whole problem worse. We also get into Haiden Deegan going full send in the slop when he had nothing to gain, why his mechanic leaving for Formula 1 is a bigger deal than people realize, and the one adjustment RJ believes turns Deegan into the guy nobody can touch. His comparison list for Deegan is Danny Magoo Chandler, James Stewart and Ricky Carmichael, and he thinks Deegan can end up better than all three.

And then the part that gives us both goosebumps. Hunter Lawrence and Jett Lawrence go into the final round separated by one single point, two brothers, one championship, and somebody is going to be heartbroken and happy in the same moment. Cole Davies takes a 14 point cushion over Kitchen into the 250 title fight, and RJ knows exactly how fragile that feels because he blew a 20 point lead in 1982 and lost a championship by two points on a production bike. He tells that story here, including what it actually cost him. We also get into why the asterisk crowd needs to let it go, whether Deegan gets real credit if he wins the last one, and why the check cashes the same no matter how the race played out. If you follow the 450 class or the 250 class at all, this is the setup for the biggest weekend of the season. 

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Coach Robb's Educational Bundles:
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► Nutrition for Performance Educational Bundle
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 Are Vet Motocross riders really out of shape, or are they simply under-recovered? In Episode #24 of The Vet Show, Coach Robb and Hoppo challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in motocross training. For riders over 35 who are balancing work, family, stress, training, and weekend racing, adding more workouts may actually be the last thing they need. The conversation breaks down why motocross recovery, sleep, nutrition, hydration, heart rate training, and proper fueling can have a much bigger impact on speed and endurance than simply training harder.

The discussion then digs into what it actually takes to become faster on a dirt bike without getting tired. Coach Robb and Hoppo explain the relationship between strength, flexibility, aerobic conditioning, Critical Speed, Threshold of Fatigue, heart rate zones, Garmin data, and motocross-specific fitness. If your lap times begin falling apart after six minutes, why are you training with 30-second intervals? If you are going wide open at the beginning of every moto and hanging on at the end, is fitness really the problem, or is your race strategy setting you up to fail? Understanding how fast you can go and how long you can maintain that speed completely changes the way you should approach motocross training.

Most importantly, recovery isn't something that begins when you climb off the motorcycle. Recovery is happening hour by hour, day by day, and week by week. Your food intake, hydration, sleep quality, training intensity, stress levels, and race-day strategy are constantly either helping you recover or quietly pushing you deeper into residual fatigue. The goal isn't to simply survive the final laps of a moto. It's to arrive at the track properly fed, hydrated, rested, fit, and prepared, then execute a pace that allows you to finish stronger than you started. Before asking what you should do today, there may be a much more important question: Did your body actually absorb what you did yesterday? 

Time Stamps & Topics of Conversation:  
00:00: Introduction
00:55: Are Vet Motocross Riders Undertrained or Under-Recovered?
05:07: Recovery Is a Timeline, Not a Post-Race Event
08:21: The 4 Pillars of Motocross Performance: Preparation Comes First
20:20: Motocross Fitness: Strength, Flexibility, Speed & Endurance
25:22: Critical Speed vs. Threshold of Fatigue: Why Your Lap Times Fall Apart
33:06: Want More Motocross Speed? Build a Bigger Aerobic Engine
38:25: Race Execution: Stop Going Wide Open Until You Blow Up
42:26: Garmin Heart Rate Zones: Are You Training With the Wrong Numbers?
48:32: Motocross Race Strategy: Start Smarter and Finish Stronger
55:49: The Art of Recovery: Moto to Moto, Day to Day, Week to Week 

Coach Robb's Resources (articles, videos, etc.) about health, wellness and performance: 
► https://www.coachrobb.com/ 
► Resources such as the 2-Week Food Challenge, Sweat Rate Calculator, and Body Measurement Spreadsheet, click here: https://coachrobb.activehosted.com/f/25
 

Coach Robb's Exclusive Exercise and Recovery Products (designed by Coach Robb):
► Energy Fuel (Intensity and Duration Specific Sports Drink):       
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/energy-fuel-products/

Coach Robb's Suggested Vitamins & Minerals: 
► Nutritional Frontiers Supplements (Developed and Recommended Supplements of Coach Robb)   
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/nutritional-bundles/

Coach Robb's Snacks, Smoothies and Meal Resources:
Coach Robb's Healthy Meals, Smoothies and Snack Recipe Books available in print and digital formats on Coach Robb Store and Amazon.
► Healthy Meals ► Smoothie Recipes ► Snack Recipes 

Coach Robb's Educational Bundles:
► Nutrition for Weight Loss Educational Bundle
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/weight-loss-educational-bundle/
► Nutrition for Performance Educational Bundle
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/fueling-performance-educational-bundle/

The latest round of Pro Motocross at Unadilla gave us plenty to break down, starting with the 450 class and the continued dominance of Jett Lawrence and Hunter Lawrence. We discuss Jett Lawrence racing through injury, Hunter’s costly mistake, Jorge Prado’s continued improvement, and Haiden Deegan’s aggressive riding style as he adapts to the 450. Ricky Johnson also dives into motorcycle setup, traction, throttle control, starts, paddle tires, and why more horsepower does not always translate into faster lap times. At the highest level of motocross racing, efficiency, momentum, technique, and usable power can be far more valuable than raw horsepower.

The 250 Pro Motocross class continues to be unpredictable, with Levi Kitchen, Chance Hymas, Cole Davies, and Carson Mumford producing flashes of incredible speed without anyone completely taking control of the championship picture. We discuss Kitchen’s resilience, the importance of consistency, race starts, mental preparation, podium professionalism, and why riders need to remember that they are representing themselves, their teams, factories, and sponsors every time a microphone is put in front of them. We also question the current motocross scoring system and how wildly different moto finishes can produce surprising overall results.

Finally, we turn our attention to **Team USA and the 2026 Motocross of Nations**, including the difficult question of who should represent the United States at MXoN. Is Levi Kitchen the best choice for the 250? Does Haiden Deegan race MXoN or stay home and prepare for the 2027 Supercross season? What about Justin Cooper, Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb, RJ Hampshire, Garrett Marchbanks, and the other potential American riders? Ricky provides the perspective of a former Team USA rider as we discuss factory support, changing teams, Supercross preparation, rider economics, national pride, and whether winning an AMA Supercross Championship has become more important to today's professional motocross racers than representing Team USA at the Motocross of Nations.

00:00 Unadilla: Track Conditions, Paddle Tires & Dangerous Starts
11:00 Jett, Hunter, Prado & Deegan – Breaking Down the 450 Class
17:21 Is More Horsepower Actually Making Deegan Faster?
34:09 The Wild 250 Class – Kitchen, Hymas, Davies & Mumford
45:42 Team USA MXoN – Who Goes and Does Deegan Say Yes?

Coach Robb's Resources (articles, videos, etc.) about health, wellness and performance: 
► https://www.coachrobb.com/ 
► Resources such as the 2-Week Food Challenge, Sweat Rate Calculator, and Body Measurement Spreadsheet, click here: https://coachrobb.activehosted.com/f/25
 

Coach Robb's Exclusive Exercise and Recovery Products (designed by Coach Robb):
► Energy Fuel (Intensity and Duration Specific Sports Drink):       
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/energy-fuel-products/

Coach Robb's Suggested Vitamins & Minerals: 
► Nutritional Frontiers Supplements (Developed and Recommended Supplements of Coach Robb)   
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/nutritional-bundles/

Coach Robb's Snacks, Smoothies and Meal Resources:
Coach Robb's Healthy Meals, Smoothies and Snack Recipe Books available in print and digital formats on Coach Robb Store and Amazon.
► Healthy Meals ► Smoothie Recipes ► Snack Recipes 

Coach Robb's Educational Bundles:
► Nutrition for Weight Loss Educational Bundle
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/weight-loss-educational-bundle/
► Nutrition for Performance Educational Bundle
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/fueling-performance-educational-bundle/