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How to Deal with Perfectionism (According to Science)

You want the perfect logo, the perfect website, perfect programming—but does that stuff really matter? Or is your perfectionism holding your business back?

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From Burnout to Balance in 3 Steps

“Driving home, I fell asleep at the wheel. My car coasted down a hill and hit the truck waiting at a stoplight.”

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7 Common Traps (and How to Avoid Them) When Launching Your Online Personal Training Business

You work hard but your effort never pays off—and your online “business” feels more like an expensive hobby. This is why.

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What to Do When Your Personal Training Clients Can’t Afford You

Read this if you’re worried that the clients you want to help won’t be able to pay for your coaching.

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[The Best] How to Master Periodization for Any Client, and More

You're doing your clients a disservice if you don't understand how to use the three most common types of periodization.

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The Honest Truth About Personal Trainer Education

Don’t ask if you need a college degree to become a personal trainer. First decide what you want to know and the best way to learn it.

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The 10 Most Controversial Topics in Exercise Science in 2023

Before you jump into a debate about one of these polarizing fitness topics, read this to make sure you know what you’re talking about.

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10 Straight-Up Wrong Things People Still Believe About Fitness and Nutrition in 2023

For some reason, when it comes to fitness, science keeps getting ignored.

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[The Best] The New Science of Muscle Hypertrophy, and More

Each Sunday, the PTDC publishes a list of the top fitness content from around the web in four different categories: Articles, Videos, Social Media Posts, and Podcasts.

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[The Best] Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness, and More

Each Sunday, the PTDC publishes a list of the top fitness content from around the web in four different categories: Articles, Videos, Social Media Posts, and Podcasts.

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