My friend it has been a CRAZY couple of weeks.

Short week last week with the holiday.

Short week THIS WEEK because I’m speaking at Andy and Luka’s Built to Last gym mastermind here in Nashville.

And believe it or not I was actually supposed to go out of town last week to onboard a new athlete, but he unfortunately got hurt – so I do get a little bit of a break.

So needless to say there’s been a lot going on, and that’s why I opted for a super duper mash-up episode for this week.

As I was prepping the show notes I was reminded of how many great guests I’ve had on lately, so I really hope you enjoy it!

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Courtney Delks on the questions to ask yourself and be intentional every day
• Brady Howe on the various practitioners who can help with mental health and wellness
• Joel Smith on the benefits of a mixed-methods approach to jump training
• Erica Mulholland on fueling strategies for young female athletes
• Christina Chu on supplements you should probably save your money on
• Andy McCloy on hiring people and building culture
• Jim Stoppani on caffeine intake and pre-workout supplements
• Ken Vick on the differences between shocks and springs
• Dr. John Rusin on the difference between coaches and fitness “influencers”
• Dave Gleason on why young athletes should sample many sports growing up

Level Up Your Exercise Selection and Technique with Whatsthatstrap!

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Or getting your clients and athletes into the right position WITHOUT overwhelming them with 35 cues every set?

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It seems like every day, we’re talking about a new athlete with a torn ACL.

Whether it’s the professional, collegiate, or high school ranks, it feels like torn ACL’s are now the rule versus the exception.

And while we can’t outright prevent these injuries, we can maximize any athletes comeback after they’ve happened – and that’s what we’re going to dive into today!

Dan Lorenz is the Director of Sports Medicine at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and OrthoKS in Lawrence, KS where he also serves as Program Director for the LMH Sports Physical Therapy Residency.

Over his distinguished career he’s also worked in the professional ranks for the Chicago White Sox, the Kansas City Chiefs, and in 2018, was recognized by the NSCA as the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Professional of the Year.

And in this episode, we’re going to take a deep dive into optimizing ACL rehab!

Quotable Quotes:

For every month you wait past six months, your risk of re-tear goes down 24% with each successive month.

Nothing ruins a great surgery more than bad rehab.

You have to trust the process. You have to do what is asked of you and make small goals.

It’s not about the calendar like timeframes. It’s objective criteria that you meet to pass.

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Dan shares his journey from a suburban Chicago upbringing to becoming a sports med director.
• Why you shouldn’t rush into surgery after an ACL tear, and why pre-op treatment is so important.
• Dan’s thoughts on various ACL grafts, and the ones he’s seen the most success rehabbing.
• The difference between medical and physical clearance! (This is so important, PLEASE listen to this section if you’re coming back!)
• Opening the lines of communication between the athlete, parent, physician AND rehab professional to achieve a great outcome.
• The role BFR training can play both in ACL rehab, as well as for the older athlete with joint degeneration.
• Why BFR is a great modality when mechanical load drives an increase in pain or symptoms.
• Thoughts on ACL timelines and recovery – why every athlete is different and why waiting/slowing down could be the best thing you do!
• The mental aspects of recovery, and why we need to think about an athletes fear of re-injury and the importance of mental readiness.
• Finally, Dan’s advice to parents: “Don’t rush it,” underscoring the importance of patience in the recovery process.

Connect with Dan:

• Twitter/X
• LinkedIn

Related Links:

• ACL – RSI

Level Up Your Program Design with Train Heroic!

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I’ve been using TrainHeroic for years now both here at RTS and at IFAST, and I can tell you the user experience both as an athlete and coach is truly second to none.

To learn more and start your free 14-day trial, just follow this link to learn more about Train Heroic.

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I’m not joking when I say this podcast could easily be the most important thing you listen to this year.

Seriously – the advice I’m going to give you in this episode could easily be worth tens of thousands, if not HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars.

Unlike a lot of the influencer fitness pros and online “mentors,” I’m still working with and connecting to real coaches everyday.

And in this episode, I’m going to share the most common issues that real coaches like YOU are dealing with every single day.

So while they might not ALL apply to you, I guarantee a few of these are going to hit home.

Let’s do this!

Quotable Quotes:

Start with lifestyle design first. Your career should follow your lifestyle, not the other way around

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If it’s not a yes right now with enthusiasm, then it’s definitely gonna be a no down the line

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Be reflective of the impact you make on people’s lives every single day

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Why starting with the question “What kind of career do I want” may be the WRONG QUESTION.
• The power of living beneath your means (especially when you’re starting out).
• Arguably the most important non-training book you’ll ever read (don’t worry – it’s linked below!)
• The power of your coaching inner circle – and how to starting growing it today.
• Thought experiment: Are you taking care of yourself like you tell your clients and athletes to?
• Why you should seriously consider outsourcing certain elements of your health and wellness.
• How to recover like a pro.
• Are you a people pleaser? Trying to change your ways? If so, learn how I’ve started saying “No” more.
• Why I’ve tried to curate my social media more and more over the years.
• How to make every single day you coach a little bit better!

Related Links:

• Profit First book

Get Cost-Effective and AWESOME Cable Training with Ancore!

Do you own a small, boutique gym or training facility?

OR are you looking to outfit your home gym with an awesome cable machine at a fraction of the usual price?

If so, you need to check out Ancore!

Trusted by over 100 pro teams across Major League Baseball, the NBA and NHL, Ancore provides true cable resistance in a portable format.

I love Ancore because it takes up zero space in my gym, yet still feels like a real cable machine – all at a fraction of the price.

Ancore is used in over 10,000 facilities world wide, and backed by over 240 5-Star reviews.

Quite simply, fitness pros like myself trust Ancore – and you should, too.

To get started with Ancore, head over to AncoreTraining.com here and use the code RTS to save $60 on your next purchase.

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Do you have young athletes?

Work with young athletes?

Or just want to learn more about what young athletes are up against these days when it comes to their training, recovery and mindset?

If so, you’re going to love today’s episode with Dave Gleason!

Dave has been coaching young athletes for over 3 decades and is the former owner of one of the most recognized youth training facilities in the world.

He has worked with thousands of athletes ranging from the shy six-year-old to all-stars at the professional level.

Finally, he’s an acclaimed international presenter on coaching and youth fitness, and widely regarded as the fitness industry’s ‘go-to guy’ for coaching kids ages 6-14.

And in this episode, we’re going to talk about what kids are up against these days, and give you practical strategies to get them back on the right track!

Quotable Quotes:

I always feel like we’re right where we’re supposed to be in life, whether we realize it or not.

The comeback is always better than the setback; your injury doesn’t define you.

You’re not going to be able to help everyone, but you can help every ONE.

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Dave’s journey from D2 soccer player to renowned strength and conditioning coach.
• What he’s seeing as a coach, and the issues his athletes are struggling with.
• Navigating the balance between “FOMO” workouts and being under-recovered.
• Why it’s so critical to help athletes develop a positive relationship with working out (and the weight room as a whole).
• How Dave helps coaches and athletes better understand the high-pressure youth sports landscape.
• Why he didn’t allow his son to specialize early in soccer, and the struggles that came along with that.
• The power of helping athletes have a “positive exit” from sports.
• Dave’s thoughts on how to build more resilient and robust athletes.
• The role of curiosity and constantly asking questions during your journey.
• How he helps athletes who have torn their ACL get back to 100% and feeling great again!

Connect with Dave:

• Instagram
• Facebook

Grow Your Fitness Business or Gym with Push Press!

Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress?

It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world.

So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day.

Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking.

Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features.

And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes.

Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions.

So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.

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

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

The post Dave Gleason on a Holistic and Well-Rounded Approach to Young Athlete Development appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you’re looking to learn more about jump training, plyometrics, or simply want to help your athletes get more explosive, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode

Eamonn Flanagan is the Lead Strength & Conditioning Consultant with the Sport Ireland Institute where he leads the physical preparation of Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Eamonn has also been the Head of Performance Support to a number of Olympic and Paralympic sports over the past 3 Olympic cycles.

And in this episode, we’re going to take a deep dive assessing, coaching and programming plyometrics in your training sessions!

Quotable Quotes:

It’s really important that athletes develop the ability to create or to manage force eccentrically at high rates and with big magnitudes.

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I think loaded jumps are really valuable, but I think loaded jumps get really useful when you manipulate the exercise itself to do something that you weren’t able to do otherwise.

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I think the important thing is that you have a long-term plan, either as a strength and conditioning coach, a sprint coach, etc.

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Eamonn’s journey from a young rugby player to a leading strength and conditioning coach in Ireland.
• The importance of understanding different strength qualities in athletic training.
• How Eamonn’s experiences in the U.S. shaped his approach to sports science.
• Jumps vs. Plyometrics: What’s the difference? And why should we care?
• Why the CMJ is such a valuable test…
• …yet why we SHOULD NOT use it to test everything!
• A battery of tests Eamonn might use to evaluate his athletes
• The significance of eccentric impulse in enhancing athletic performance.
• A simple (but not easy) question: When is an athlete ready for plyos?
• AND does the 2x bodyweight mantra carry any weight?
• Why you might consider using weighted jumps in your programs.
• Last but not least, general volume prescriptions to help you write better programs and meet clients/athletes where they’re at!

Connect with Eamonn:

• Eamonn on Twitter/X

Related Links:

• Strength quality testing and assessment: Insights from 20 years of Practice and Research with Eamonn Flanagan

Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates!

Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds performance hardware and software the right way.

Their dual wireless force plates give you the most accurate, real-time data on athletic performance.

You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths, weaknesses and readiness for that day’s training session.

Their software is designed in house and continually updated to ensure the interface is clean, intuitive and easy to use, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance.

And Hawkin Dynamics is built around their customers and provide industry-leading support and training services to ensure you get the most out of their solutions.

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.

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Whether it’s writing hundreds of articles for websites like T-Nation…

…creating books SO LONG the editors cut you off at 576 pages…

…or educating over 20,000 fitness professionals, there’s only one word I can use to describe today’s guest…

…prolific.

Dr. John Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach, physical therapist, and injury-prevention expert with nearly two decades of elite-level experience training MLB All-Stars, NFL All-Pros, Olympic gold medalists, and world-record-holding powerlifters.

Named a “Top 50 Health & Fitness Expert” by Men’s Health, he has pioneered a health-first, pain-free approach to performance that has transformed athletes and everyday clients alike.

And today we’re going to take a deep dive into helping YOU optimize your training!

Quotable Quotes:

The key ticket to you being successful as a coach is your clients and your athletes being healthy

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If you can create content that helps 80% of people, 80% of the time, you’re absolutely killing it out there

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We are the summation of all of our life’s experiences and our careers experiences

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• John’s background, and how he got started in the physical prep space.
• The importance of maintaining health and longevity in fitness training.
• How to shift from a “no pain, no gain” mentality to a balanced, pain-free performance approach.
• The negative impact of social media on fitness education, and the need for credible (and actionable!) information.
• Why many of us have evolved our training philosophies and – ultimately – become more well-rounded in our approach
• How John’s personal approach to fitness has evolved over the years (i.e. how he still stays in phenomenal shape!)
• A really important question: Can you train every day without crushing yourself? Or burning yourself out?
• Why every coach should value continuous learning, and why we MUST adapt our training methods over time.
• And last but not least, should men actually train more like women?!?!?!

Connect with Dr. John Rusin:

• Pain-Free Performance Book
• Dr. Rusin on Instagram
• Dr. Rusin’s Website

Related Links:

• John Rusin on Authentic Movement, Injuries and Pain-Free Performance

Level Up Your Program Design with Train Heroic!

Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel?

Are you ready to level up your programming, and make it far more engaging to your clients and athletes?

If so, you need to check out Train Heroic.

I’ve been using TrainHeroic for years now both here at RTS and at IFAST, and I can tell you the user experience both as an athlete and coach is truly second to none.

To learn more and start your free 14-day trial, just follow this link to learn more about Train Heroic.

Not only will you get your first 14 days free, but it’s just $10/month to get started officially after that.

So don’t wait any longer – head over trainheroic.co/rts and start crafting beautiful programs your clients and athletes will love TODAY!

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

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Today – my friend – we’re going to touch on ALL the hot button topics.

For instance, are we potentially missing the mark with our eccentric-focused training?

Putting an over-emphasis on extensive jump training?

Or maybe, just trying to figure out where the heck do deep tier plyos fit into the equation?

Ken Vick is the President and Global High-Performance Director of Velocity Sports Performance, and someone I know is ALWAYS thinking about training and how to optimize it.

And in today’s episode we’ll cover all those topics – and so many more!

Quotable Quotes:

Eccentric actions in sport are the most important in my view. They can give an athlete an advantage or they can cause damage

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You just put a huge engine in without any brakes. If you’re not training through eccentric actions, you’re missing the brakes

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Watch sports looking at it as a movement specialist. What are the movement patterns and what are the muscle actions that go along with that?

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Ken’s journey from Olympic weightlifting and track coach to high-performance director.
• The Shocks/Springs model, and how they relate to human movement.
• Are slow, controlled eccentric exercises with light weights giving us the training adaptations we want?
• The value of understanding the force/velocity curve – and never getting too caught up on one side of it!
• How Ken uses medicine balls in his training programs.
• Why it’s so important to watch sports as a movement specialist – and not as a casual fan of the game!
• What role should isometrics play in training? And especially with regards to tendon loading programs?
• Ken’s thoughts on both extensive pogos and deep-tier plyos, including where they might fit into your program.
• Final thoughts on building frameworks, systems, and why every coach should work with (or at least watch!) sports they don’t coach.

Connect with Ken:

• Ken Vick on Instagram
• Ken Vick on Twitter

Related Links:

• Ken Vick on Sharing, Speed Development and Being a Radical Centrist

Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates!

Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds performance hardware and software the right way.

Their dual wireless force plates give you the most accurate, real-time data on athletic performance.

You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths, weaknesses and readiness for that day’s training session.

Their software is designed in house and continually updated to ensure the interface is clean, intuitive and easy to use, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance.

And Hawkin Dynamics is built around their customers and provide industry-leading support and training services to ensure you get the most out of their solutions.

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.

Subscribe, Rate & Share!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

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

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

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Supplements are such a hot topic these days, I just had to do another show on them.

For instance, many of us need a little pick-me-up before we train – but are the pre-workout mixes on the market any good?

Creatine is obviously a hot topic as well, especially with regards to muscle building and now cognition.

But how much do you REALLY need to take to see the benefits?

And last but not least GLP-1’s are all the rage in the weight loss community. But are they something YOU should be considering?

Well luckily for us, we’ve got a world-renowned expert to help us answer these questions!

Dr. Jim Stoppani is a Yale-educated PhD who has devoted his life to studying exercise, nutrition, and supplements.

And in this episode, we’re going to take a deep dive into the world of supplements!

Quotable Quotes:

I’m a firm believer in creatine enhancing your cognitive performance as well as the muscle performance

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If you’re not used to caffeine and you take a 500 mg dose, it’s going to ruin your day.

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You should be expecting something that’s going to enhance your performance, not how you feel

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Dr. Jim Stoppani’s background in exercise physiology, strength training, and how he got started working for Weider Publications
• Why he’s so obsessed with understanding strength training and bodybuilding all the way down to the molecular level
• Pre-workout supplements: What should you be looking for? And what should you avoid?
• His thoughts on creatine for both building muscle AND cognitive performance.
• How he feels like programming should evolve as you age, and some insights into what he does with his own workouts
• GLP-1’s – are they worth all the hype? And should we change our viewpoint on the role they play in weight loss and long-term health?
• Why social media is so hard to navigate, and his thoughts on finding credible fitness information amongst all the noise

Connect with Dr. Jim:

• Website
• Instagram
• X/Twitter
• YouTube

Related Links:

• My Fit Pal
• Cronometer
• Dr. Jim Stoppani on Science-Backed Training and Nutrition for Fat Loss

Get Cost-Effective Yet AWESOME Cable Training with Ancore!

Do you own a small, boutique gym or training facility?

OR are you looking to outfit your home gym with an awesome cable machine at a fraction of the usual price?

If so, you need to check out Ancore!

Trusted by over 100 pro teams across Major League Baseball, the NBA and NHL, Ancore provides true cable resistance in a portable format.

I love Ancore because it takes up zero space in my gym, yet still feels like a real cable machine – all at a fraction of the price.

Ancore is used in over 10,000 facilities world wide, and backed by over 240 5-Star reviews.

Quite simply, fitness pros like myself trust Ancore – and you should, too.

To get started with Ancore, head over to AncoreTraining.com here and use the code RTS to save $60 on your next purchase.

Subscribe, Rate & Share!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

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

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

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One thing I’m always leery of are fitness industry buzzwords.

For instance when people start talking about cleanses, detoxes, or fitness “challenges” I’m immediately skeptical.

And in that same vein, you here all kinds of people today talking about gym culture.

But what does that really MEAN?

Can you truly create a gym culture?

And if so, what are some ways you can ensure that your gym’s culture is truly elite?

Well if you’re curious about this, then you’re going to LOVE today’s episode with my good friend Andy McCloy!

Andy McCloy is a renowned strength and conditioning coach, entrepreneur, and fitness innovator based out of Madison, Alabama, and is best known as the founder and head coach of Body Creations Inc.

He’s also recently joined forces with Luka Hocevar to create the Built to Last gym mentorship, and in this show, we’re going to talk about what it really takes to develop world-class coaches and an elite gym culture!

Quotable Quotes:

Culture eats strategy for breakfast.

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Find the right people and put them in the right seat

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You have to have a baseline level of competence at a ton of skills before you start becoming just the owner of a gym.

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Why “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”
• The power of investing in your staff, and then letting them develop organically over time
• Why “Kaizen” is a key mantra in Andy’s personal and professional growth
• Hiring Coaches: Why there’s more to it than just the X’s and O’s of coaching
• How gym culture adapts and evolves over the years
• The value of mentorship, and why ongoing education is critical for ALL team members
• Why every coach should have a growth mindset and be open to learning new skills beyond coaching
• How to onboard your staff to ensure alignment and integration with company culture and goals
• The power of having a strong vision and values in your hiring process
• Final advice for gym owners to build and maintain a strong gym culture for years to come!

Connect with Andy:

• Andy McCloy on Instagram
• BCI on IG
• Build to Last Gym Mentorship

Related Links:

• ALL of Andy’s Podcast Episodes HERE!

Grow Your Fitness Business or Gym with Push Press!

Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress?

It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world.

So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day.

Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking.

Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features.

And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes.

Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions.

So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.

Subscribe, Rate & Share

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

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

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

The post Andy McCloy on Kaizen Coaches and Building an ELITE Gym Culture appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Are you curious about supplements like creatine or electrolytes?

When you should consider taking them?

Or maybe wondering what supplements are more hype than actual help?

If so, you’re going to love this week’s podcast with Christina Chu!

Christina is a Boston-based sports dietitian and CEO of Christina Chu Nutrition LLC.

She supports athletes from youth baseball to professional combat athletes through individual nutrition counseling and team talks.

And today, we’re going to take a deep dive into supplements, and what YOU should consider taking – as well as what you NEED to save your money on!

Quotable Quotes:

Supplements are supplemental to your diet. It’s quite literally in the name, in case you ever forget.

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It’s what’s on the inside that matters, not the outside. So the branding could look really pretty, but it’s the quality of the products that matters the most.

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You can’t out supplement a bad diet no matter what.

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Why supplements should complement a well-rounded diet, not replace it.
• The key components or big rocks of what Christina considers a “balanced” diet.
• How a lack of regulation can make for some crazy claims, and why third-party testing of supplements is so critical.
• The power of creatine for both muscle building AND cognition.
• Why Omega-3’s aren’t sexy, but still incredibly helpful and protective to the body.
• Caffeine: How much is enough? And how do you optimize both timing AND dosage?
• Christina’s list of supplements that are probably more hype than actual help.
• Thoughts on consistency and long-term success with any nutrition or supplementation program.
• The evolving research in sports nutrition, and why there’s never any shortage of topics to dive into!

Connect with Christina:

• Christina’s Website
• Christina Chu on Instagram
• Christina’s Patreon
• Christina Chu on Building the Performance Plate and Fueling for Athletic Performance
• Christina’s Sports Nutrition Matrix on IG

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If you train young female athletes, or if you HAVE a young female athlete in your home, you need to listen to this episode RIGHT NOW!

Erica Mulholland is a speed, agility and strength coach to young female soccer players.

And in this episode, we’re going to talk about practical strategies to reduce the likelihood of ACL and overuse injuries, while simultaneously improving their performance on the pitch!

Quotable Quotes:

Strength training can reduce the risk of ACL injuries by 50%.

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Injury prevention is not a separate program; it’s about chasing high performance.

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Consistency in training raises the ceiling on everyone’s potential.

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Erica emphasizes the importance of strength and conditioning for injury prevention, particularly for young female athletes.
• How consistent strength training can reduce the risk of ACL injuries by up to 50%!
• The misconception that “injury prevention” is a separate part of the program.
• Why you need to be educating both athletes and their parents about long-term training commitments.
• The need for proper load management to prevent overuse injuries during preseason.
• Erica’s thoughts on the benefits of strength training, especially outside of the weight room and/or sports.
• Her thoughts on finding balance between rigorous training schedules, academics and life commitments.
• Erica’s thoughts on how to foster a love for the weight room among young female athletes.
• And last but not least, her plans for the future – including more speaking engagements and an all-female athlete conference!

Connect with Erica:

• Erica On X/Twitter
• Erica on Instagram

Related Links:

• Sprint Documentary
• Erica Mulholland on Building Humans First and Soccer Players Second

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

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

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