--- title: Strength and Conditioning Blog | BridgeAthletic | Maia Monell description: The BridgeAthletic blog features workout routines and advice designed to give athletes, coaches, and trainers a competitive advantage. --- [![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/) ## Maia Monell ### Recent Posts ## [Concurrent Training with Trever Gray](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/concurrent-training) By [Maia Monell](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/maia-monell) on October 07, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/Trevergray_primaryimage_e4.png)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/concurrent-training)   In our fourth episode of this new season, we sat down with concurrent training expert, former swimmer, and professor at Tacoma College, Trever Gray. Tune in to hear how Trever's leveraging these innovative protocols across his training and teaching. Whether you're a trainer, manager, or strength coach, get ready to explore a new method of training, intensity, and most importantly recovery. [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/concurrent-training) [Sports Technology](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/sports-technology) [Powering Performance](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/powering-performance) [News](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/news) ## [Heart Rate Variability Training with Trever Gray](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/heart-rate-variability-episode) By [Maia Monell](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/maia-monell) on September 10, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/tg%20p1.png)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/heart-rate-variability-episode)   In our third episode of this new season, we sat down with heart rate variability expert, former swimmer, and professor at Tacoma College, Trever Gray. Tune in to hear how Trever's leveraging these innovative protocols across his training and teaching. Whether you're a trainer, manager, or strength coach, get ready to explore a new method of training, intensity, and most importantly recovery. [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/heart-rate-variability-episode) [Sports Technology](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/sports-technology) [Powering Performance](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/powering-performance) [News](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/news) ## [The New Gym Experience | Powering Performance Episode 2, Season 2](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/new-gym-experience) By [Maia Monell](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/maia-monell) on August 19, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/TORY_HEADER_V2.png)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/new-gym-experience) In our second episode of this new season, we sat down with Senior Director & Business Unit Manager of the Studio Standalone Division at Gold’s Gym, Tory Hale. Tune in to hear how Tory's redefining the "out of the box" gym experience. Whether you're a trainer, manager, or strength coach, you're in for some very unique insights and tips.  [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/new-gym-experience) [Sports Technology](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/sports-technology) [Powering Performance](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/powering-performance) [News](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/news) ## [Coaching Tactical Athletes | Episode 1, Season 2](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/coaching-tactical-athletes) By [Maia Monell](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/maia-monell) on July 15, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(2)-2.png)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/coaching-tactical-athletes) Welcome to Season 2 of Powering Performance! In our first episode of this new season, I sat down with former Tactical Performance Specialist and elite strength and conditioning coach, Ryan Carroll. While still coaching, Ryan’s now joined BridgeAthletic to serve as Director of Elite Sport and Tactical. Tune in to hear more about Ryan's first hand experience coaching some of the most well trained athletes in the world.  [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/coaching-tactical-athletes) [Sports Technology](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/sports-technology) [Powering Performance](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/powering-performance) [News](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/news) ## [The Art of Coaching Professional Hockey](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/art-of-coaching-hockey) By [Maia Monell](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/maia-monell) on May 01, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/fadi+stefan_square%20template-1.png)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/art-of-coaching-hockey)   In episode 11 of Powering Performance, we sat down with the Buffalo Sabres' Head of Strength and Conditioning, Dr. Ed Gannon. Get ready to dive into the unique aspects of training athletes across two of the most physically demanding sports out there. We'll hear how Ed prepares for the grueling in-season challenges as well as how he helps players wind down and re-charge post-season. Subscribe now and check out a few key highlights below.  [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/art-of-coaching-hockey) [Sports Technology](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/sports-technology) [Powering Performance](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/powering-performance) [News](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/news) ## [Developing the Next Generation of Digital Training](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/developing-the-next-generation-of-digital-training) By [Maia Monell](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/maia-monell) on April 01, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/PLan%20Smarter.png)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/developing-the-next-generation-of-digital-training)   Bridge+EXOS was created to unite best-in-class technology with a world-class training methodology to help you achieve your goals. Pairing advanced algorithms with thoughtful training, we’ve created the most customizable training tools across the industry. In 2017, we launched the Bridge+EXOS digital platform. Today, hundreds of practitioners are leveraging EXOS training, powered by Bridge. But just like you and your athletes, we sought out ways to progress and improve. As we continued to support you with the latest software, we also studied and questioned the ways in which coaches like you create plans. We found that even the most seasoned coaches spent an average of ***88 minutes per 6 weeks of training***. Keep reading to learn how we took your workflows and valuable feedback to develop the next generation of digital training, The Bridge+EXOS Training Engine. [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/developing-the-next-generation-of-digital-training) [Sports Technology](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/sports-technology) ## [Getting Players Through the Door | Episode #9 with Evan VanBecelaere](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/players-through-the-door) By [Maia Monell](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/maia-monell) on March 12, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/IMG_6645.jpg)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/players-through-the-door) In episode 9 of Powering Performance, we sat down with Evan VanBecelaere, University of Oregon's Director of Performance for Men's Basketball to hear his journey from the NBA to Oregon and how his experiences drive his methodology today. [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/players-through-the-door) [Powering Performance](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/powering-performance) ## [Exercising Power Pt. 2- Take Aways from Dr. Gearity's Work](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/exercising-power-0) By [Maia Monell](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/maia-monell) on February 19, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/201512041871_Brian%20Gearity.jpg)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/exercising-power-0)   In our eighth episode of Powering Performance, we sat down with Dr. Brian Gearity, coach, professor, 3x author to hear how we can improve our coach/athlete relationship by examining the interactions and relationships that impact our athletes and their progress.  **[![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/414934/bea98077-8e1f-4876-a84f-6c7a701e15fb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/414934/bea98077-8e1f-4876-a84f-6c7a701e15fb)** [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/exercising-power-0) [Powering Performance](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/powering-performance) ## [Exercising Power- Episode #8 with Dr Brian Gearity](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/exercising-power) By [Maia Monell](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/maia-monell) on February 12, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/GEARITY%20podcast%20primary%20image.png)](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/exercising-power)   In our eighth episode of Powering Performance, we sat down with Dr. Brian Gearity, coach, professor, 3x author to hear how we can improve our coach/athlete relationship by examining the interactions and relationships that impact our athletes and their progress.  [Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/exercising-power) [Powering Performance](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/powering-performance) [All posts](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/all) [Next](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/maia-monell/page/2) ### **ABOUT US** As Olympians, professional athletes, and coaches, we understand the work it takes to achieve your goals. 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