Built before trends. Still Ahead of them.
RTS isn’t based on six recent case studies and a sudden burst of confidence. It was born in 1989, created by physical therapist Tom Purvis as part of the original NASM curriculum.
It was built on a simple premise: that exercise professionals needed to understand how resistance interacts with the human body when applied in the gym, not just on paper.
That focus led to the development of Exercise Mechanics™ and remains the core of RTS today.
What Makes RTS Different
WHAT CHANGES FOR YOU
RTS changes how you see every exercise you prescribe. You stop programming by template and start designing around the person in front of you. You can explain why something works, why it doesn't, and what to change.
Your clients immediately notice the difference. The experience of training with you becomes something they can't replicate on their own. That builds a client base that stays, and tells their friends about you.
WHAT YOU WON'T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE
Exercise Mechanics™ is a discipline developed over almost 30 years of clinical and practical application. It is not taught in any university degree, weekend certification, or continuing education program outside of RTS.
The curriculum includes proprietary frameworks like the Exercise Equation®, the Functional Continuum®, and the CRAMP Model, each designed to bring structure and consistency to the decisions that matter most in coaching.
A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON EXERCISE
RTS is built for professionals who need to assess, adapt, and justify every exercise decision they make.
If that describes your work, start here.