In this episode of the Evolving Performance Podcast, Kevin is joined by Mike Robertson, President of Robertson Training Systems and co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST), recognized as one of the top ten gyms in America by Men’s Health. They delve into the foundational principles of program design, individualizing training, and navigating the complexities of an athlete’s career. Mike introduces his “7 Rs” framework for building effective training programs, emphasizing the importance of every component from warm-ups to recovery.

They explore Mike’s comprehensive athlete assessment process, which includes identifying limitations and opportunities for improvement through conversation, movement analysis, and objective data. The conversation further addresses the critical balance between driving performance gains and enhancing durability, discussing how risk tolerance in training should evolve over an athlete’s career. Finally, they cover strategies for training athletes immediately after an injury, focusing on psychological support and utilizing the recovery period as an opportunity for holistic development. This episode provides actionable insights for coaches and athletes looking to optimize training adaptation and career longevity.

Topics Include:

• The “7 Rs” framework for effective training program design.
• The importance of educating clients on training methods.
• Comprehensive athlete assessment and objective data utilization.
• Balancing performance improvements with durability and longevity strategies.
• Adapting training approaches based on an athlete’s career stage and sport schedule.
• Strategies for programming and supporting injured athletes.
• The role of consistency in long-term athletic development.
• Specific exercises for restoring movement capacity.
• Integrating isometrics and eccentrics in early offseason programming.

📲 Connect with Mike: RobertsonTrainingSystems.com | Instagram: @robtrainsystems

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