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PTDC top articles from 2011 and a huge THANK YOU

The top 12 best posts published by the PTDC in 2011 and a massive thank you.

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The Journey to Teaching Trainers, Speaking at Conferences, and Writing for T-Nation

How do I get a speaking gig at conferences? How do I get my article published on sites like T-Nation or the PTDC? These are questions I get everyday. Dean Somerset talks about how he found his niche and got himself known as one of the big boys and wants to help you get there too

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Handling Difficult Clients - The Content Kathy

The Content Kathy is happy to be working out and has no main training goals. It's hard for personal trainers to deal with.

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How to Build a post Injury Rehabilitation Practice

Injury rehab is becoming big business for personal trainers in North America. Dean Somerset runs the post-rehab department for Western Canada's largest chain of gyms and is here to tell you how to build up a post-rehab department of your own for huge financial gain.

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Top Personal Trainer Successes

Personal Trainer Success.. How does one achieve success? Here some of the top personal trainers give their top 3 traits to follow for success in personal training

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Top Personal Trainer Mistakes

Every personal trainer has made mistakes. In this ever-evolving article some of the best personal trainers in the industry divulge their deepest regrets.

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Muscle Pain Relief - 3 Things Overlooked in Muscle Imbalances

Rick Kaselj gives a guest post about what you should look for in fixing your clients muscle pain. Imbalances are often fixed by means other than stretching.

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Fitness Goals - How to Achieve them 100% of the time: Part 1

Dean Somerset speaks about the importance of creating an emotional response in setting fitness goals.

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How does one go about developing a niche in a large facility and become known for their specific abilities?

Large facilities offer the best environment to develop a specific niche, as the membership base allows you to observe and pick out ...

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When to Stop Training and Start Coaching

Dean Somerset speaks to the importance of coaching your clients as opposed to them getting bored. The best trainers are able to mesh their skills with a great personality

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