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Dylan Staniec: Finding a Better Way With OPEX
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Sagittal Plane Exercises and Their Benefits
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5 Tips to Fix the Other 23 Hours of Your Client’s Life
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An Inside Look at The Game Changers
An Inside Look at The Game Changers An OPEX Take on The Game Changers Documentary Can an athlete reach their full potential on a vegan diet? This is the question that The Game Changers, a new Netflix...
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Common Accessory Program Design Mistakes
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How to Do a Pull-Up
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How to Efficiently Write Exercise Programs
How to Efficiently Write Exercise Programs Improve How Efficiently You Write Exercise Programs with These 4 Tips Whether you want to spend more time on the floor, with your family, or working on your...
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Improve Your Program Design Prowess
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How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
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Bridging the Gap Between Movement in Fitness and Science
Bridging the Gap Between Movement in Fitness and Science Bridging the gap between health professionals and fitness coaches with OPEX’s new Programming: Movement course If you have been coaching for any...
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How to Open a Gym – 5 Steps
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Making Sense of the Latest Movement Science
Making Sense of the Latest Movement Science Making sense of the latest science with OPEX’s Programming: Movement course From the concepts we coach, to the language we use, if you’re a gym owner or...
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Is Olympic Weightlifting Worth the Benefits
Is Olympic Weightlifting Worth the Benefits The Benefits of Olympic Weightlifting and Should Your Clients be Doing it? Olympic weightlifting or just weightlifting is a common sight in most CrossFit...
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Programming: Movement Course – Explained
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Lauren Borducci: From Guesswork to a System that Works
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What is Functional Strength Training?
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How to Assess the Squat
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The Cost to Become a Personal Trainer
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How to Use Metabolic Conditioning
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