--- title: Strength and Conditioning Blog | BridgeAthletic | BridgeAthletic (22) description: At Bridge, we are all athletes and coaches first. As athletes, our team has experienced everything from riding the pine on JV, to winning NCAA championships, to competing in the Olympic Games. As coaches, we have helped countless athletes reach their full potential, winning everything from age group section championships to Olympic Gold Medals. (22) --- [![BridgeAthletic Blog](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hs-fs/hub/414934/file-1317417595.png?width=150&height=50&name=file-1317417595.png "BridgeAthletic Blog")](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com) - [BridgeAthletic.com→](https://bridgeathletic.com/) ## BridgeAthletic At Bridge, we are all athletes and coaches first. As athletes, our team has experienced everything from riding the pine on JV, to winning NCAA championships, to competing in the Olympic Games. As coaches, we have helped countless athletes reach their full potential, winning everything from age group section championships to Olympic Gold Medals. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [How to Be a Better Personal Trainer | BridgeAthletic](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/becoming-a-better-personal-trainer) By [BridgeAthletic](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/bridgeathletic) on November 03, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cta-image-cms2.hubspot.com/ctas/v2/public/cs/il/?pg=38b92709-19ef-4d3e-95e3-1eb2fd89a9ce&pid=414934&hs_preview=true&_=1541109788990)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/becoming-a-better-personal-trainer) ## Better Training  Learning how to better communicate with your clients is just one of the many steps towards becoming a better trainer. There is always more to be done, and always new ways to improve. So let's explore some of the ways you can ramp up your training to better aid your clients. [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/becoming-a-better-personal-trainer) [Training Tips](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/training-tips) ## [Implement Positive Coaching | BridgeAthletic](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/implement-positive-coaching-into-your-training) By [BridgeAthletic](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/bridgeathletic) on November 03, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cta-image-cms2.hubspot.com/ctas/v2/public/cs/il/?pg=95439b67-0d4e-4196-b3e5-13dfcbef66f3&pid=414934&hs_preview=true&_=1541108282174)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/implement-positive-coaching-into-your-training) ## Positive Coaching This goes hand in hand with training towards your clients needs. [Positive coaching](https://jr.nba.com/why-positive-coaching-is-powerful/) is a hot topic right now - coaches and trainers implementing this strategy into their daily routines are seeing positive results in their client's growth and motivation. Positive coaching is taking over how to train, check out info and classes at the [Positive Coaching Alliance.](https://www.positivecoach.org/) [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/implement-positive-coaching-into-your-training) [Coaching Tips](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/coaching-tips) [Training Tips](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/training-tips) ## [Establishing Trust Through Communication | BridgeAthletic](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/establishing-trust-through-communication) By [BridgeAthletic](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/bridgeathletic) on November 03, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/EXOS-Bridge-9955.jpg)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/establishing-trust-through-communication) ## Communication  We have all heard it before - first impressions matter. But rather than shrug it off as advice we've all heard, let's break down why we're always talking about it. As a personal trainer, interactions and connections can seriously impact your retention rate. Why? Because your first impression sets the tone for your relationship. The moment your client walks in to meet you, they're assessing you and your ability. Asking themselves, "is this who I want to spend such vulnerable time with?" And you need that answer to be yes, every time. It can all start with a good first impression. Consider these tips around body language and communication to ensure that first session is great. [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/establishing-trust-through-communication) [Coaching Tips](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/coaching-tips) [Training Tips](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/training-tips) ## [Better Coaching](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/better-coaching) By [BridgeAthletic](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/bridgeathletic) on November 03, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/EXOS-Bridge-0003_Optimized-1.jpg)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/better-coaching) ## **Let's talk about your goals to always be better.** To start, let's talk about *coaching at your best.* [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/better-coaching) [Coaching Tips](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/coaching-tips) ## [Managing a Work Life Balance](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/managing-a-work-life-balance) By [BridgeAthletic](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/bridgeathletic) on November 03, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/bridge-tracker-image/organization_logos/Bridge-Athletic_058_Optimized.jpg)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/managing-a-work-life-balance) ## **Work Life Balance** **Improving your skills as a coach and becoming more efficient leads to your ultimate work/ life balance.** [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/managing-a-work-life-balance) [Coaching Tips](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/coaching-tips) ## [How to Leverage Online Training Tools](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/how-to-leverage-online-training-tools) By [BridgeAthletic](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/bridgeathletic) on November 03, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/Bridge%20Athletic_051.jpg)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/how-to-leverage-online-training-tools) ## **Online Training Tools ** Online training can be very effective and beneficial to your team when implemented correctly. If you decide to take on technology to assist in workflow, make sure it's doing the job you ask of it. Think of this technology as another assistant, implementing progress reports and evaluations of the actual tool is just as important as doing so with an athlete.  So here are some tips for leveraging tech: [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/how-to-leverage-online-training-tools) [Coaching Tips](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/coaching-tips) ## [Communicating with Your Athletes](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/communicating-with-your-athletes) By [BridgeAthletic](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/bridgeathletic) on November 03, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/CREATE_TRUSTING_RELATIONSHIPS.png)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/communicating-with-your-athletes) ## Remember earlier when we said, *"It all starts with how you are utilizing your time, space and tools while in the gym?"  * Let's get back to that... [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/communicating-with-your-athletes) [Coaching Tips](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/coaching-tips) ## [Training Technologies to Leverage with Your Athletes](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/training-technologies-to-leverage-with-your-athletes) By [BridgeAthletic](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/bridgeathletic) on November 03, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/hub_generated/resized/0c916430-126b-4ba2-a496-9cade0c3b986.jpeg)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/training-technologies-to-leverage-with-your-athletes) **Here's a breakdown of the latest trends in training and tracking your athletes more effectively.** [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/training-technologies-to-leverage-with-your-athletes) [Coaching Tips](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/coaching-tips) ## [Your Quick Guide to Periodization](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/your-quick-guide-to-periodization) By [BridgeAthletic](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/bridgeathletic) on November 03, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/hub_generated/resized/2c340dd4-ab05-4a65-83aa-6227962ed6c7.jpeg)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/your-quick-guide-to-periodization) ## Periodized Training *What is that? * [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/your-quick-guide-to-periodization) [Coaching Tips](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/coaching-tips) [Previous](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/bridgeathletic/page/21) [All posts](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/all) [Next](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/bridgeathletic/page/23) ### **ABOUT US** As Olympians, professional athletes, and coaches, we understand the work it takes to achieve your goals. 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