Episode 31 of my Podcast "The Tommy Brideson Show"

Anyone who has been training hard enough for a decent amount of time will eventually run into back pain in some shape or form.

Not all back pain is equal and you will often find that the more active population will develop functional asymmetries and stiffness that will lead to pain.

I run through some of the common culprits in this episode.

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Episode 30 of my Podcast "The Tommy Brideson Show"

Today I delve into the nuances of the different stages of the coaching relationship.

Many would think that the relationship is very much a dictatorship, the reality is it couldn't be further from the truth.

Once you have a solid training foundation, you will start to collaborate with your coach more to assist the decision making progress.

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Episode 29 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"

One of the easiest way to prioritise your goals is to give them the best opportunity through your training week.

I run through some easy strategies that will set you up to win each session and each block.

Training is a game of fatigue management these are just a few easy ways to crush it!

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Episode 28 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"

To make progress and get the changes you desire through training, there is no way around it, hard work is essential.

But in order to stay focused and enjoy the process, it is absolutely necessary to enjoy the training process. You need to lean into what you enjoy and also push yourself.

If you enjoy lifting heavy weights or you more enjoy building muscle then you need to lean into that for chunks of time each year.

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Episode 27 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"

Long term progress requires you to build volume and intensity for long periods of time.

We have access to great information and research, exercise machines and methods to build all aspects of fitness. The thing that is often overlooked is simply putting in hard sets and reps each session.

Try not to get caught up in all of the nuances, show up to each session and put in some effort towards your goals.

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Episode 26 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"

You will have times in your training where you need to rework your technique to optimise your position, reduce pain and keep moving forward.

This doesn't mean your old technique is bad, it just means you are working towards changing how you move to get better.

These new positions will take time to make your new technique. When you are fatigued, fall out of position or push the intensity, you will simply revert to the path of least resistance which is the technique you are moving away from.

Your new training technique will take time but will pay dividends if you give it enough time.

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Episode 25 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"

A perfect plan on paper does not mean that you will get the results you expect without effort. I often say to people do not get crippled by perfectionism as it will significantly slow down your progress, just start and figure things out as you go.

Reason being I would much rather someone show up daily putting in effort towards your goals and just start. Making changes to your training is something you will continue to do over the years and is given. The linchpin that holds it all together is the effort put towards these goals not a perfect plan.

Now this doesn't disregard great training programs as they are absolutely essential for long term progress, they are just not something to be crippled by when starting out as there are many more low hanging fruit to approach first.

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Episode 24 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"

If you think about your training like this, you will be able to really get so much value from it.

Your movement prep, rehab and prehab is building qualities you want from the ground up.

Your training itself is working back from your end point which in most cases will be increasing muscle and strength.

This is why I always say; coaching is rehab & rehab is coaching

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Episode 23 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"

I often say to people be in a hurry to get great but know that the results you want will take time. You need to spend time learning and developing as this sets the platform for your future successes.

In a world where people want results instantly, its important to remember that people we hold in high regard have all spent the time learning and developing. Yes you may see them smashing life and you want a slice of the action.

Just remember that they all hold themselves accountable to the standard and goals they want to achieve, so set a plan and execute my friends.

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Episode 22 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"

Training is one of the most potent ways to improve on all aspects of your life. 

Training for a specific outcome such as building strength or muscle mass is a given when you show up and follow a structured training and nutrition program. 

I would argue that the even more impactful part of training is that it cannot be bought or given to you. You need to earn your right to become better. Following a process and continually stacking up your wins is without a doubt even more impactful that the training outcome itself. 

The way you approach training will often impact how you approach your day to day. If you win in the gym it sets you up to win at life. 

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