Discover the game-changing assessment technique that's transforming how coaches understand movement dysfunction.

In this week's BLD Education recap, we dive deep into the incredible ribcage assessment discussion from our coaching group that could completely revolutionize your programming approach. Learn why your client's infrasternal angle (the simple chest measurement you can see instantly) predicts their squat, press, and movement compensations with startling accuracy.

🎯 What You'll Learn: • The 90-degree rule that reveals inspiratory vs. expiratory bias patterns • Why tier-1 wide ribcage compensations look identical to tier-2 narrow ribcage issues • Research-backed evidence from Journal of Physical Therapy Science & Sports Biomechanics • Constraints-based exercise selection that makes corrections automatic • How to explain complex breathing mechanics to clients in simple terms • Injury prevention strategies based on ribcage type prediction

💡 Key Takeaways: • Unilateral dumbbell bench press with reach for wide ribcage clients • Overhead variations for narrow ribcage expansion • Why your "ankle mobility" client might actually have a ribcage problem • How to integrate corrective work into strength training (no extra time needed!)

Perfect for: Personal trainers, strength coaches, movement specialists, and fitness professionals who want to understand the WHY behind client movement patterns.

Based on real insights from our BLD coaching community - where evidence meets experience on the gym floor.

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Christine is a highly qualified Physiopherapist based in Toronto. She runs her own business, provides physiotherapy to clients within their home as well as working as a feeder business for multiple fitness & performance facilities within Toronto.

In this episode we talk about the following:

-Christines Philosophy on training:

   -Priorities/Values

   -Early Interventions

   -Training for life?

   -The role of strength training?

-Her two experiences in horrific car accidents

-The Role of social media in her business

Aidan Mackey Health is a brand that is born out of a truly client centred approach to getting lifetime results, the business had its genesis in these values. He created a name for himself providing consistent results for athletes and the general population alike. Aiden have special interests in CrossFit performance nutrition, Olympic Weightlifting nutrition and Muscle Mass & Strength Gain. Qualification wise he has a First Class Honours Degree in Strength & Conditioning as well as the world's most sought after evidence based qualification in nutrition from Mac Nutrition Uni. Aidan Mackey Health uses the BioPsychoSocial model of health to take your life story into deep consideration when developing your plan.  You don't get dealt with, you get taken care of. In this episode we discuss: -Key aspects to changing and maintain changes in body composition.  -The satiety vs glycemic index for gauging hunger/satiety -Peoples misunderstanding of food intolerance tests.

Dave has attained a BSc in Health & Performance Science, a MSc Coaching Science & his CSCS. Dave is currently head of swimming performance in Terenure College and is also the S&C coach for Terenure swimming club. In this podcast we discuss the following:

-Strength Training (The difficulties of progressively overloading in zoom call sessions, weekly layout, set/reps ranges) 

-Conditioning (Returning to pool, distances and times prescribed)

-Covid Regulations for swimming and how it affects coaching

-Dave's inability to wear a shirt on instagram