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Nine Creative Exercise Tweaks to Keep Your Clients Engaged [VIDEOS]

You aren’t there to entertain clients. But sometimes you need new ways to solve old problems. These exercise variations freshen up your clients’ workouts while giving them a deeper mind-muscle connection.

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"Welcome to the World's Greatest Lie" [VIDEO]

Despite what anyone says, there's an approach for everyone.

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An Insider’s Look at Making a Successful Home Workout DVD

"I wrote 100 different workouts!" This celebrity trainer shares what it's REALLY like to create and film a successful home workout DVD.

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Ask a Fit Pro Feature: Daniel Yakupka

Named the top fitness pro in Washington, DC, Daniel shares his three favorite tools, how he effectively screens clients, and why he gets up at 5 a.m.

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Ask a Fit Pro: Andy Zagami

Andy was diagnosed with cancer when he was 21 and the experience transformed his perspective on self-care.

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Forget Perfect Posture: It Doesn’t Exist

In this five minute video, Dr. Greg Lehman challenge common beliefs and correct myths about biomechanics and posture using current research.

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“How Do I Find a Mentor?” [The PTDC Answers]

What many people describe as “mentorship” is not actually a true mentorship. THIS is what it is.

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Ask a Fit Pro: Lynn Ludwig

This New York trainer shares her #1 productivity tip and the tools she uses to run a successful coaching business.

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This Commencement Speech Is the Most Important Video You'll Watch Today

Is this the best commencement speech of all time?

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Is Organic Food Better For You? 237 Studies Say You Might Be Wrong.

Let's dive into what “organic” really means on food labels and learn the surprising effect that so-called "natural foods" may actually have on your health.

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