The Tommy Brideson Show

Getting clear on your goals sounds simple right? The reality is many are not entirely sure what they really want. In todays episode I go over conversations that I have with clients over and over again regarding goals and clarity around them. A lot of the time we place value on an outcome which is usually transient or isn't really our real goal such as squatting 200kg. Enjoying the process and pers...

What you really want from training is results. You want a return for all the hard work and resource that is put into training. The more results you get in training the more you realise that it is less about flashy and exciting and more about perfecting the basics and showing up consistently. Episode 37 of my podcast I run through three of the most popular training methods. How to use them, why the...

If you train hard enough for a long enough period of time it is inevitable that you will run into an injury that slows down or limits your progression. Training has a honeymoon period where everything feels good as a result of getting stronger, building more muscle and improving on your health. The double edged sword here is the thing that helps you progress in your training journey can often come...

When it comes to working with lifters, adding in some drills and hoping for the best likely isn't the most efficient approach. I prefer to really pressure test my ideas so that when you add in mobility and control drills are very targeted. That last thing you want to do is add unnecessary clutter to a lifters training programs. When you start to think not only about the restrictions you are assess...

Imagine if told you that training your claves would help you squat and deadlift more. Well in todays episode I want to delve into how and why this can be the case. Your first response is likely how would that even be possible, I get it but hear me out. The calves play a large role in stability, power generation and creating stability at the knee and ankle. Your feet are the only contact point with...

Episode 33 of my Podcast "The Tommy Brideson Show" Recently I have ben asked if I am worried about the emergence of AI and technology for both coaching and physiotherapy as a service. I am not worried in the slightest as the reality is there will always be a need for in person services. Using these developments in other areas of my business could actually be very useful. Connect with me: Instagram...

Episode 32 of my Podcast "The Tommy Brideson Show" Outside of technique and time served, really there are two main drivers that will push forward your training progress. Coaches like to wrap training up in a term called periodisation, then break it down into small manageable chunks. The reality is there will be times where you work sub-maximally using volume as a driver for progress and there will...

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. Connec...

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. Connect...

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the...

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 sessio...

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 p...

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. Maki...

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 i...

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. Ye...

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 ne...

Episode 21 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" The shoulder is a complex joint. You need a combination of range of movement, stability and control to execute movements effectively. In more cases than not, one muscle isn't going to solve all your problems. Strengthening a weak muscle can help if you fall into that category but there are often more pieces to the puzzle that should also be addressed. Connec...

Episode 20 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" If you are trying to emulate your favourite lifters technique, this is not your best strategy to becoming a more technical lifter. Every person has different body proportions, so your technique will look different. You will still follow the same principles of lifting but positioning, cueing and overall look will be very different. Connect with Tommy: Instagr...

Episode 19 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" We need to move away from labelling movements or exercises as bad. Exercises and movements are simply tools we use to get an outcome. At times they may not be suited to you because of an injury, inability to perform with good technique or just too advanced but this doesn't just then put them into a category of being bad. Its simply not the right tool at this...

Episode 18 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" A marketing message that many trainers and gyms will tap into is the idea of "Functional Training". Straight up lets address this. There is no such thing as functional training. The outcome of your training is what is functional. If you need to develop strength, use tools to help you develop strength. If you need more muscle mass, use tools that help you bui...

Episode 17 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" I am a big believer in coaching systems that have been built around a solid set of training principles. As a coach or practitioner, it will allow you to pressure test your thoughts and process, capture invaluable data to see if you are being effective and make changes where needed. This will allow you to get better results for the people you work with and be...

Episode 16 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" Training for the active person that will always be an important part of what they do. As with all things, as you grow and develop your training should also to make sure it aligns with your values and what you want to get from it. Training is just a tool that can be used in many different ways, so adjust your long term plan accordingly. Connect with Tommy: In...

Episode 15 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" When you are in pain, from a clinical standpoint most diagnostic test you perform will induce pain. This can make it hard to determine the exact cause of pain until the symptoms subside. In more cases than not pain will be associated with asymmetrical movement and range. In these cases one of the best approaches is to restore range and as the inflammation an...

Episode 14 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" Prehab drills are used to offset training load, work on structural balance or improve on movement quality. Personally I like to blend prehab into training and make my training time really efficient and then have 1-2 stand alone sessions during the week where movement is prioritised. On this episode I talk about different prehab strategies and how you can mak...