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Going Beyond the Basics with Your Program Design Process

By BridgeAthletic on June 20, 2023

Craig Rasmussen, the Director of Coaching and Programming at Results Fitness, brings a fresh perspective to program design. Unlike many trainers who start with exercises and work backward, Rasmussen believes in taking a macro-to-micro approach, beginning with the big picture and working down to individual training sessions. In this post, we will explore three key steps from Rasmussen's program design process that result in better outcomes and more satisfied clients.

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Rethinking Linear Periodization for Optimal Client Performance

By BridgeAthletic on June 18, 2023

When it comes to strength training, there is a common belief that linear periodization is the key to success. However, James Dabbs, the owner of Dabbs Fitness in London, challenges this traditional approach. Drawing from his personal experience as a former professional soccer player and his research in the field, Dabbs advocates for a non-linear periodization approach. In this blog post, we will explore Dabbs' journey, his findings, and how he applies non-linear periodization at Dabbs Fitness.

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Inside the Program Design Process with an Exos Performance Specialist

By BridgeAthletic on June 15, 2023

In this article, we will explore how the BridgeAthletic tools and technology combine seamlessly with Exos' proven methodology to achieve outstanding outcomes for coaches, trainers, and athletes. Giovanni Urrutia, a Tactical Education Specialist at Exos, will take us through the Exos training system, which consists of eight distinct components driven by principles. He has trained elite-level tactical populations, provided performance coaching for professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and PGA, and created and delivered over 4,500 hours of performance methodology education. Urrutia is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Exos Performance Specialist (XPS).

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Hydration & Heat Acclimatization Tactics for the Tactical Population

By Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F on June 08, 2023

Summer is heating up fast - and tactical professionals do not have the option to avoid the heat. Keep your participants as cool as a cucumber with these acclimatization and hydration tips.

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Why Athletic Directors Love Bridge

By BridgeAthletic on May 23, 2023

Training is a daily activity for student-athletes and the weight room can be a safe haven for individual and team development which is why there should be a positive and consistent training experience across the entire athletic department. We are on a mission to help schools and universities overcome challenges and enhance the student-athlete experience.

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Enhance Data-Driven Program Design with GymAware + BridgeAthletic Integration

By BridgeAthletic on April 04, 2023

BridgeAthletic and GymAware have integrated their software to centralize weight room data, monitor exercise data, and save coaches time. With the integration, athletes can record workouts via BridgeAthletic apps, and GymAware will monitor velocity on key movements, syncing data to BridgeAthletic automatically.

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The Simple Pre-Squat Tactic That Can Help You PR

By BridgeAthletic on March 08, 2023

This post is part of our Coaches Corner series with Taylor Rimmer. Taylor is NSCA-CPT, StrongFirst SFG 1, and owner of Revive the Human in Longmont, Colorado, and has been a Bridge customer since 2019.

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The Best Bench Press Variation You’re Not Doing

By BridgeAthletic on March 01, 2023

This post is part of our Coaches Corner series with Taylor Rimmer. Taylor is NSCA-CPT, StrongFirst SFG 1, and owner of Revive the Human in Longmont, Colorado, and has been a Bridge customer since 2019.

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Design Programs, Not Workouts: 4 Steps to Successful Program Design

By BridgeAthletic on February 23, 2023

The fastest way to differentiate between a fitness enthusiast and a genuine fitness professional?

Enthusiasts write workouts. Professionals write programs. 

The enthusiast may know all different types of exercises and be able to help people “get a good sweat”, but it’s the professional who knows how to actually help trainees achieve their goals in a safe, efficient manner. 

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