BLD Education

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.New episodes every week bringing you the latest from our coaching discussions. Not part of our group yet? You're missing these game-changing conversations.

In the first of many joint episodes, I sat down with Declan Judge (Pendulum Physio) from the happy healthy humans podcast. In this episode we discuss  -Our 5 least favourite types of clients -The stresses and pressure of running a business during covid -Recreational drug use in Hospitality

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.

Jack Clarke is a Private Sector Performance Coach and Strength & Conditioning Consultant. He is currently working with athletes at World Championship, European Championship and British Championship level, and also with International/County athletes from a multitude of sports including Motocross, GAA, Soccer, Road Racing, Rugby, Mountain Biking and Sidecarcross. He also helps everyday people become more athletic! Jack holds an Honours Degree in Strength and Conditioning and a Masters Degree in Coaching Science.

Jordan is a sales expert who coaches people through sales and objection strategies and closing. Since his last appearance on this podcast he has grown a huge social media following.  In this episode we discuss the following topics: -The common mistakes people make in sales -Strategies for handing objections -How to build your instagram: -Designing the bio -How to gain followers rapidly -Selling through Instagram stories. -How to sell in you DM's

Eric is an entrepreneur and brand strategist who, like so many others, has had to find creative ways to pivot and persevere during the pandemic. His personal pivot to health and fitness resulted in losing over 75 pounds and completely transforming his life.

Brianna is a 22 year old aspiring strength and conditioning coach from Belfast with a passion for human movement. She is a Sport and Exercise graduate currently studying a MSc in strength and conditioning whilst working as a Biomechanics Research Assistant at the Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, Ireland. In this episode we discuss: -Her role in Santry at the Sports Surgery Clinic. -Her current studies in MSc. at Ulster University -Being a female S&C coach in a male dominated field -UKSCA accreditation  -Social Media

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

Neil has his MSc in coaching science & BSc in strength and conditioning, as well as his CSCS. He has vast experience in the field of S&C including high level international and provincial set ups! In this episode we discuss returning to play for rugby, we touch on the following topics: -The importance of communication -Conditioning (Slow Aerobic Capacity work, Tempo, Small Sided Games) -Speed & Agility (Logical Progressions) -Prepping for contact (crawling, wrestling, technique of tackling) -Negating injury risk

In this podcast we discuss the return to training within basketball. We lay out the following topics: -Strength training (AA Phases, 1x20 approach, Volume/Intensity & Key areas) -Conditioning (Tempo Runs vs MAS, SSG) -Speed(Acceleration drills, distances, progressions and when to implement a reaction stimulus)  -Agility (Closed to Open, the importance of using game like reactions) -A full layout of a high low approach -James Loughnane Msc. (Ireland U16 Men S&C coach 2017/2018) -Michael Stack BSc. (Ireland U17 Women S&C 2018/2019, Scotland U16 Women S&C 2019-Present) -Declan Berry BSc. (Ireland U18 Women S&C 2018/2019, Ireland Women U17 S&C 2019-Present)

Sean Squires is S&C graduate with extensive experience in the field of Canadian Football. We talk about his journey to the position he is in today, and all things performance training for Canadian Football. In this episode we talk about athletes return to speed training after lockdown: -What speed work actually entails -The appropriate distances, drills and progressions for straight line speed -The monitoring of total session volume -When to introduce jumps and throws -The implementation of a reaction stimulus in session and week on week

Conor is a MSc graduate in Coaching Science with an Undergrad in Strength & Conditioning. He currently runs his own business in Budapest. In this episode we discuss the all things returning to MMA training: -Strength Training (how training status affects programming) -Controlling the controllable -Knowing the effect of strength work on the technical skills -Simple and appropriate tactics to monitor your training -The art of not being a dickhead in technical workouts

Pat Curran is a multiple time Irish national bodybuilding champion and competitive powerlifter. He holds a BSc in strength and conditioning and runs Kaizen Strength coaching; which specializes in strength and physique development. This is the second instalment in the return to training series, and in this episode we talk about the following: -Return to Strength Training (Bench, Squat & Deadlift) -Starting volume and intensities and their logical progressions -Regressions and accessory lifts  -Advice on returning to bodybuilding -Advice on performing a lean bulk upon return to the gym

Eimhin is a S&C coach attaining his degree within that subject from LIT Tipperary. Within his coaching career he has mainly worked in the sport of GAA, currently with Westmeath Senior Hurlers with Mike Frawley. Previously with Ballyroan Abbey GAA and Laois senior footballers under Noel Flynn. Aside from this he has worked in a number of games development roles with clubs in county Tipperary. This podcast marks the first in a series of return to training for multiple sports. In this episode we discuss the sport of Gaelic football, we have touch of the following aspects: -Returning to conditioning training (Tempos, MAS, SSG) -Return to strength training (volume & Intensity) -Return to speed work (Distances, reactions, game speed) -How to negate the risk of injury

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. Today was discuss all about the work is performing within these set ups, we touch on the following subjects: -Strength Work (the key areas of the body, time given to it and its effect on injury reduction) -Particular monitoring & recovery strategies used with his athletes -How much control he has over the conditioning aspect of his swimmers. -The preparation strategies used for competition days.

In this episode we talk to Ryan Warwick, who is a Strength & Conditioning coach with an MSc and BSc within the subject of S&C. His stellar education is also matched by his career to date. This includes working within an International Basketball set up as an S&C coach and also being a sports performance and technology consultant with Sports Physio Supplies. In his most recent role he works as a general manager at a training facility in Sydney, Australia. In this episode we talk about creating a culture and other aspects of S&C: -Factors to consider when creating a high performance culture. -The role testing and monitoring can play within this. -The perception of Strength & Conditioning, including opportunity, wage and having a side hustle.

Mike has a BSc in Strength & Conditioning and vast experience within the sport of Gaelic Hurling. This experience varies from club level to the highest level of inter-county, in his most recent role as lead S&C for Westmeath Senior Hurlers. During his time within the multiple performance set ups, he obtained great experience and knowledge on the use of GPS units, and that is the topic we discuss today. We chat about the following aspects: -What GPS units do? -The implementation of the data and how it affects field work/conditioning, monitoring, recovery & negating injury risk. -The issues that arise and possible flaws with the data provided -Recommendations for coaches using GPS units.

In this episode we discuss the importance of monitoring & recovery strategies for underage and sub-elite basketball athletes. We break in down into: -The importance of monitoring and some low budget strategies. -The importance of recovery strategies and higherarchy of recovery strategies. -The implementation of two monitoring & recovery systems used within a European Championships. -James Loughnane Msc. (Ireland U16 Men S&C coach 2017/2018) -Michael Stack BSc. (Ireland U17 Women S&C 2018/2019, Scotland U16 Women S&C 2019-Present) -Declan Berry BSc. (Ireland U18 Women S&C 2018/2019, Ireland Women U17 S&C 2019-Present)

Andrew Gill is a Basketball coach with a stellar career. This includes being International Head coach for Basketball Ireland over an 8 year period. He has also coached at the highest level within the British Basketball League. He has excelled on both sides of education, obtaining an MSc in Sport Development & Coaching, whilst also delivering his knowledge through being a coach tutor for both Basketball England & Basketball Ireland. Today is the first episode of a multipart series on skill acquisition examining research and detailing how it leads into real life application. This episode topics on the following topics: -The definition of a coach and what they do? -Motivation Mastery and the Self-determination theory -Teaching versus learning  -Testing over teaching

Conor is a MSc graduate in Coaching Science with an Undergrad in Strength & Conditioning. He currently runs his own business in Budapest. In this episode we chat about one of the most researched supplements out there in Creatine. We touch on the following topics. -What is creatine? -Its benefits for performance -Its effect on lean body mass (special populations and sarcopenia) -Combat sports (Tony Ricci's Loading Model) -How it effects weight cuts and rehydration post cut -Promising research on concussion/mild traumatic brain injury