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Professionals Get Paid, Winners Practice, & Masters Refine

By JD Mata MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC on December 21, 2023

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or the position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of the Army, the Department of Defense, or the United States Government.

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Training Tips Programming Research

How Train 4 The Game Decreased Coach Burnout with Automation in BridgeAthletic

By BridgeAthletic on November 02, 2023

Train 4 The Game is a renowned training center with a rich legacy of excellence, spanning over two decades of operation in Austin, Texas. They bring together a team of coaches with an impressive total of over 120 years of combined coaching experience. This esteemed group has successfully trained over 800 professional and college athletes to reach the pinnacle of their performance and guided thousands of individuals in their journey to regain full mobility after minor and major injuries. Additionally, they've helped numerous clients achieve their goals in weight loss and strength gain.

 

What sets Train 4 The Game apart is their team of coaches, all experts in Applied Functional Science, with bachelor's degrees in exercise science, and several holding master's degrees in exercise physiology. This level of expertise ensures that every client, ranging from age 9 to 92, receives personalized and top-tier training.

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Coaching Tips

Communicating Load Prescriptions: A Common Error of Omission

By Craig Rasmussen, CSCS, SFG, SFL on October 24, 2023

Every coach hears these questions without fail: "What weight should I use?" or "How hard should this set be?". Sometimes it's because the athlete didn't read their program but oftentimes it's on us as coaches to provide sufficient clarity when it comes to prescribing the appropriate weight for the given set and rep parameters.

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Coaching Tips

Minimize Pain and Amplify Progress with FMS

By BridgeAthletic on October 17, 2023

This post has been adapted from a more detailed article that appears in BridgeAthletic’s new ebook called “Raising the Bar: How World-Class Coaches Elevate Their Programming”. You can download the complete eBook for free to get tips and advice from experts at Exos, FMS, Hyperice, Results Fitness, and more.

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Coaching Tips

Programming with Special Blocks in Bridge

By Craig Rasmussen, CSCS, SFG, SFL on October 10, 2023

Programming specialized protocols that utilize kettlebells (or any other piece of equipment) can pose a significant challenge, especially when working with different digital platforms. By utilizing BridgeAthletic as your digital platform, you can tap into its immense power to effortlessly program these specialized protocols and, most importantly, make them more comprehensible for your athletes and clients.

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Coaching Tips Product/Features

Supplement Safety with Tactical Professionals

By Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F on September 26, 2023

Dietary supplements seem like the "magic pill" a tactical operator needs to perform better, increase energy, or gain muscle. After all, if the jacked guy on TikTok uses it, the supplement must work, right? While dietary supplement regulation and safety might not be the "sexy" topic for strength coaches, education is vital to reducing side effects and overall harm in your tactical professionals.

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Nutrition Recovery

Eating Healthy on the Go: Tips for Busy Operators

By Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F on September 19, 2023

It's no secret that tactical professionals have weird schedules. So why do health professionals keep giving shift workers nine-to-five nutrition information? Level up your nutrition advice by giving professionals tips on how to eat healthy while saving time, money, and energy.

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Nutrition

Simple Rules for Better Soft Tissue Care & Improving Mobility

By BridgeAthletic on August 31, 2023

This post has been adapted from a more detailed article that appears in BridgeAthletic’s new ebook called “Raising the Bar: How World-Class Coaches Elevate Their Programming”. You can download the complete eBook for free to get tips and advice from experts at Exos, FMS, Hyperice, Results Fitness, and more.

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Coaching Tips

Post-Training Nutrition for Tactical Professionals

By Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F on August 24, 2023

Eating after a workout can be a challenge for tactical professionals. Having grab-and-go fuel before they run to the next task is key to recovery. To recover appropriately, the energy burned from exercise needs to be replaced. A good post-workout meal replaces the carbohydrates burned during the workout and provides amino acids for optimal muscle recovery. 

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Nutrition Recovery