BIO:
Robin Lyons joins the OPEX team as one of the most experienced and sought out female strength & conditioning coaches in program design for individuals and facilities. “Training isn’t about your best day or your worst day, it’s the sum of your averages throughout the year that determines your outcome.” Along with remote coaching Robin is also an instructor for the OPEX Athlete camps. “The camps are a great way to impact athletes at all levels. The camps provide real numbers for the athletes to look at the truth to where their training is taking them and how to make it even better.”  Robin loves building a program that not only enhances performance, but also educates the athlete on why they are doing what they are doing. “ Education and the opportunity for growth is why I love coaching, period”
Robin’s extensive competitive career has led her to OPEX to continue learning from the best. She currently works with athletes around the world at the Regional and Games level. Robin was an owner and head coach at two fitness facilities, as well an assistant strength and conditioning coach for Southern Utah University Track and Field Teams before making the move to back to Arizona.
Certificates: OPEX Level 1, (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and holds a degree in Exercise Science. Currently writing her thesis for a Master’s Degree in Sports Conditioning.
Athletic Highlights: 5 time Regional Cross Fit competitor, 5-time All-American in Division 1 Track & Field, a 2-time Canadian Nat’l Champion in Hammer & Discus, Brakeman for the American Cup Bobsleigh team, 6-time REMAX World Long Drive Championship Competitor. If Robin is not in the gym she is either racing her Mt Bike in an Adventure Race X-stream Series or hiking Rim to Rim to Rim across The Grand Canyon.
Websites, Contact Info and Social Media Links:
Email – robin@opexfit.com
Website – OPEXfit.com
Facebook – OPEX FitnessTwitter - @OPEXFitnessInstagram - opexfitnessYouTube – OPEX Fitness
Books mentioned:
Books mentioned by Robin
Body Mind Mastery: Training for Sport and Life
Resources and People mentioned:James FitzgeraldMike LeeMatt Springer
 
Podcasts Mentioned:Mind Muscle Project - Ep 152 - How you can use Functional Bodybuilding to eliminate your weaknesses with Mike Lee
Videos Mentioned:NSFW Swearing - UFC's Joe Rogan blown away by hurling highlights - Fastest Game on Grass
Timeline:
0:00 – 8:49 – Robbie Intro’s show and asks Robin to give us her background8:50 – 14:20 - Robbie asks Robin – who have been her biggest influences on her personally and professionally
14:21 – 18:34 - Robbie asks Robin – what are the good and not so good things she sees within the coaching profession and what solutions would Robin put forth for the not so good things she is currently seeing
18:35 – 25:27 - Robbie asks Robin about her thoughts on youth athletes competing in the sport of Crossfit. Robin speaks about your work with one of her youth Crossfit athletes – Emma Spath.25:28 – 29:04 - Robbie asks Robin – how did she deal with Emma’s growth spurt and its impact on her skill acquisition in her training for Crossfit, and what type of athlete is Emma (i.e – strength/power vs endurance)?29:05 – 31:28 - Robin speaks about her experience as an NCAA athlete and how the system she went through and that many other young athletes have gone through is not optimal for long term athletic development31:29 – 33:35 - Robbie shares his thoughts on the US sport model vs the model in Ireland, and also speaks about the pressure his saw put on youth athletes in American to secure college scholarships when he work at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning33:36 – 41:55 - Robbie asks Robins – what differences are there between training a female vs a male athlete for the sport of Crossfit41:56 – 42:24 - Robbie asks Robin when did she get into Crossfit?42:25 – 42:50 - Robbie asks Robin how does she learn?42:51 – 43:24 – Robbie asks Robin what are the biggest lessons she has learned so fa