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Basketball player health and performance coach. NBA, Euroleague, Overseas, and everything in between!
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Hard work STILL undefeated 💪🏻😤

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3 months ago

Do you train pro basketball players in the off-season?

Or do you dream of doing it someday?

If so, here are some tips that I’ve picked up along the way. I hope they help you out! by @robtrainsystems

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8 months ago

BE GREAT ON GAME DAY!

Too often, I feel like strength coaches want to make their mark on athletes with their in-season training.

Can you train in-season? For sure.

SHOULD you train in-season? Absolutely.

But if you’re maxing players out the day before a game? Or leaving them so sore they never feel loose?

I’m sorry but you’re doing it wrong!

Remember the goal is to be great on game day!

Here’s a practical example of how I set-up in-season workouts for one of my high school basketball players who started practice last week...

Step #1 - Plan the games

The games ARE the show here, so get those in your calendar first.

Step #2 - Plan recovery

The goal after a game is to get the body back to baseline ASAP.
Sure you can just lay around, but I find that planned recovery sessions the day after a game can expedite recovery and get you feeling better, faster.

Step #3 - Plan stim workouts

Stim workouts provide two benefits (IMO):

1 - They make sure the body feels GREAT going into game day, and

2 - They prime the nervous system and wake it up so you’re feeling fresh, bouncy and explosive!

Step #4 - Plan the actual workouts

I know it’s crazy, but the workouts are THE LAST thing I put into the calendar, and I divide them into “maintenance” workouts and “loading” workouts.

The biggest difference here are the exercises I choose, along with the volume/intensity of the overall workout itself.

And here’s a gentle reminder - even in the most crazy seasons, there are typically pockets of time where you can get real S&C work in...

...but you have to plan ahead and have a vision for where it fits!

Hopefully this was helpful, and if you want to learn how I do this in a step-by-step fashion, consider picking up my “In-Season Program Design” masterclass from my website
https://robertsontrainingsystems.com/products-2/ (Link also in bio!) by @robtrainsystems

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a year ago

The first Seeds of Sisu Webinar will be on Sunday, November 1st from 5-8PM CST and will feature Mike Robertson (@robtrainsystems), Victor Hall (@victoriousr837), and Tim Caron (@coachtimcaron).

This will be a tremendous learning opportunity that is supporting a great cause, our playset build for a 3-year-old little girl currently battling leukemia, and we hope you will register to support us.

If you do register but cannot attend the live presentations all sessions are being recorded, and you will have access to them.

Registration Link In Bio 🔗 by @robtrainsystems

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9 days ago

Had @robtrainsystems come on the Super Coach Mentorship for a program design and coaching troubleshooting call answering questions about how to improve the results, experience for clients, as well as “solve hard problems” (which brings up your value as a coach).

We had 75 mins of 🔥 but wanted to share a great insight Mike shared that he uses for his online and in person coaching clients to adjust for exercise selection.

Steal this and improve your programming.

#programdesign #strengthcoach #personaltrainer #fitnesscoach #gymlife taken in Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance by @robtrainsystems

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11 days ago

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

Stephen Calarco: Husband, father, and owner of The Strength Spot in Hartford.

The foundational basics of general-population training: clarity, intent, and what really moves the needle Thoughts on body recomposition, and why your clients have to understand what their goals REALLY require

Why meal prepping is such a critical piece of the body comp puzzle How small comments can give you big insights into how your clients think about themselves

Where to draw the line between coaching and therapy How to hold clients accountable without shame or guilt (and why EVERY client is unique here)

Cutting through the noise of social media as a coach How to maximize your continuing education time and budget

How fatherhood changed his training priorities, and what “strong enough” means to him now.

And last but not least, Stephen hit ME with a lightning round where we talk coaching, smoked meats, and training music! by @robtrainsystems

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14 days ago

Today I sit down with my good friend Stephen Calarco to talk about what really helps gen pop clients make progress.

We unpack a few key items in this episode: 1. Why more gym time isn’t always the answer, 2. How to get clear on what a goal actually requires, and 3. Why nutrition habits, sleep, and life outside the gym matter just as much as the workout.

We also dive into the human side of coaching: How your words can build confidence or reinforce negative self-talk, when a coach should listen versus refer out, and how to cut through the noise of social media.

If you listen to this entire episode you’ll come away with practical strategies to coach with more empathy, hold clients accountable, and help them build fitness that supports a better life. by @robtrainsystems

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19 days ago

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
🎙️ Joel’s journey from strength coach to healthy and longevity mastermind
🎙️ Why he built Morpheus, and why it’s designed to help you optimize YOUR personal fitness
🎙️ The family history that changed Joel’s view of heart disease
🎙️ Why fit people are NOT immune to cardiovascular disease
🎙️ Joel gets a little nerdy on the types of cholesterol, and what to look for if you’re worried about tracking your numbers
🎙️ Why exercise helps stabilize plaque—but may not stop it
🎙️ High- vs Low-Intensity Cardio: Which is best? And how might both fit into your program?
🎙️ The EXACT weekly schedule Joel would use if he wanted to promote longevity and healthy aging
🎙️ Why most people probably need LESS strength training than they think (and the research to support it)
🎙️ Should men and women train differently? Why individual data beats aone-size-fits-all fitness advice by @robtrainsystems

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22 days ago

Blessed to have a job I love and am passionate about.

The opportunity to serve others and help them achieve their goals.

And people I truly care for and who are willing to put in the work to achieve greatness.

Love and appreciate all of you - now go crush this season!!! by @robtrainsystems

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24 days ago

I’ve got my good friend Joel Jamieson back for his final stop on the podcast!

In this episode, we explore the science and practice of training for a longer, healthier life. As the title implies we spend a great deal of time covering cardiovascular disease, but we also discuss the differences between high- and low-intensity cardio, how to optimize your training schedule, and the differences between training men and women.

Joel brings decades of coaching experience and a research-driven perspective, and after listening to this episode I’m confident you’ll have a better understanding of what actually moves the needle for performance, health, and longevity! by @robtrainsystems

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25 days ago

Seeing WAAAYYYY to much of this with my young hoopers lately.

In the gym working on 20 dribble combos they'll never use in a game.

Stupid heavy lifting on a frame that just needs the basics.

Or mindless conditioning that is supposed to "toughen them up" - but doesn't help them in their actual sport.

Look, I'm all for working hard.

On the court or in the gym, as my guy @coachjoeyburton likes to say, "Hard work is undefeated."

Just make sure you're working hard ON THE RIGHT THINGS.

And that's where having vision comes in.

Have a vision for what your game should look like.

Have a vision for how you want your body to move and feel.

And then find coaches to help you make that vision a reality! by @robtrainsystems

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a month ago

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

🎙 Quick intros from Andy and Luka, and props to Andy for hitting 25 years at BCI and Luka at 20+ in Slovenia!

🎙 The importance and power of becoming a great coach FIRST

🎙 And a corollary: Why even great marketing can’t save a weak product

🎙 The “trip over your own truth” moment - when numbers expose the real problem in your business

🎙 What is "Operational excellence?" And why is it the hidden engine behind real growth?

🎙 Real Talk: Most gym owners don’t know what they don’t know

🎙 Dream gym, Dream life: How to build backward from the life you actually want

🎙 The power of personal leadership, and becoming the person the business requires

🎙 Why your business will only grows as much as its leader by @robtrainsystems

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