I’m just wrapping up Spring Break here in Arizona, and needless to say, it’s been an awesome experience.
Between the zoo, hiking, Jeep tours and some amazing food, Team Robertson has definitely had a week to remember.
But now it’s time to get back to the grind, as I’ve got a podcast to drop today and a workshop to dominate this weekend.
So without any further ado, let’s dive in!
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
Andy McCloy on the power of reading, writing and speaking to become a better communicator
Wil Fleming on knowing yourself and how to PUT yourself in the right mental state
Cassandra Forsythe on teaching young athletes to nourish their bodies
Cody McBroom on the 10,000 rule and how to truly master a subject
Dr. Anne Beethe on building a high-performance team
Dr. Marc Lewis on reverse engineering an athlete monitoring program
Joel Jamieson on using wearables to track fitness and VO2 max
Adam Loiacono educates us on the types of regenerative medicine we have available to us
Tom Clark on whether you should be taking melatonin to enhance sleep
Dr. Jack Wells on why golf IS NOT a velocity sport
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Mike Robertson hosts the Physical Preparation Podcast, a space dedicated to the intricate craft of building better athletes and more effective coaches. Instead of quick fixes or fads, conversations here focus on the principles and practical details that form the foundation of sustainable performance. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts from the health and fitness world, breaking down complex concepts into actionable strategies. You’ll hear honest explorations of training methodologies, injury prevention, and the nuanced decisions that separate good programs from great ones. This podcast serves as a continual education for anyone serious about understanding the ‘why’ behind physical preparation, whether you’re designing regimens for others or refining your own athletic journey. The dialogue is grounded in real-world application, aiming to sharpen your critical thinking and provide tools that can be implemented immediately. Tune in for a consistently insightful look at how intelligent training philosophy translates into tangible results, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art and science of human performance.
Author: Mike Robertson
Language: en-us
Episodes: 100
What happens AFTER you attain a lifetime goal? You see this all the time in Olympians – they train their entire life to go to the games, and if they’re lucky, maybe they even win. But once that time is over, what happens…
500 episodes…can you believe it?!?!? I certainly can’t – especially when my goal initially was to get to 50, or maybe 100 shows! And while that definitely sounds cool, I’ve got to admit – I wasn’t sure what to do with th…
If you’re looking to write better training programs, you’re going to LOVE this week’s episode! Here, my goal is to not only give you long-term food for thought, but also practical, real-world tips that will help you writ…
Here are a few interesting questions to ask yourself… How do the stories you were told during childhood impact you as an adult? How do “unconfident” athletes shift their mindset to unlock their true potential? And how ca…
It’s been a hot minute, so let’s do a Q&A episode! Whether it’s business development, writing better training programs, or just getting more buy-in from your clients and athletes, these shows are always fun because I kno…
I’ve gotta be honest…I’m frustrated with the current state of coaching. It seems like nowadays, everybody wants the easy way out. Just grab the biggest or strongest kid (or team), and off you go. But what happened to act…
As a physical therapist, how does your assessment drive personalized rehab programs? How do you educate your patients, especially with all of the noise they get from social media? And last but not least, how do you keep…
Okay serious question…with athletes playing more games than ever before, how do you find ways to “sneak” strength workouts into their routine? And perhaps more importantly, how do you RECOVER from playing all those games…
Even though I grew up following bodybuilding routines from Flex and Muscle and Fitness, I’ll admit – I don’t know a ton about physique-focused sports. But as I was doing research for today’s show, a few questions started…
Why is strength important for basketball players? And are the ways we currently evaluate strength relevant to the sport? As a coach or clinician, how do you toe that line between optimizing and improving movement, while…
