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Don’t Be an AskHole
Are you constantly asking for advice from anyone and everyone on the Internet until you find what fits your biases?
Mischele Stevens
The Wonderful, Awful RKC Snatch Test
You'd better do your homework, and your gym work, before you show up for your RKC weekend.
Shane Trotter
You Don't Need a Pro - Just Go!
Poor coaching is a problem, but it pales in comparison to doing nothing at all.
Shane Trotter
DVRT Education: Putting the System Ahead of the Tool
DVRT education delivers value by focusing on a clear and sensible system, not just exercises.
Dan Kallen
Pop Quiz: Are You Over-Specialized?
Knowing a bit about a lot is the key to being an effective trainer.
Tom Kelso
Inside StrongFirst: An Interview with Brett Jones
A look into the School of Strength, and the future of the independent gym and coach.
Dan Kallen
The Andrea DuCane Interview: Beyond RKC
A look beyond the fitness industry and the state of the independent gym and coach.
Dan Kallen
Don't Waste Money On Another Cert
Cold cynicism is probably the best attitude to take when considering another certification.
Chris Holder
Are Your Certifications Getting You Anywhere?
You may spend 20% of your annual income on certifications and self-education but how does it improve you and your business?
Breaking Muscle Editors
Stop Surfing the Internet and Go Learn in Real Life
Put down the computer, get off YouTube, and go and learn in person from the industry experts.
James Breese
Grading Your Trainer: Are You Getting Your Money's Worth?
Follow this guide to help you tell the difference between a pro and a phony.
Tom Kelso
Breaking Down the CrossFit, #SugarKills, and Coke Debate
The real story behind a controversial tweet from CrossFit's social media team.
Patrick McCarty
Know Your Role: It's Okay to Say You Don't Know
Saying you aren’t an expert in something is seen as a sign of weakness. But nothing could be further from the truth.
Andrew Read
The CSCS Credential: What's It Actually Worth?
A new survey of physical therapists who hold a CSCS credential found it might only be helpful in some areas of business.
Doug Dupont
The Next Step in My Yoga Practice (Yoga Teacher Training Journal 1)
If you’re considering a yoga teacher training program but aren’t sure what it’s like or what work it entails, I’m writing these journals for you.
Nicole Crawford
The Evolution of Weightlifting Coaching
Weightlifting coaching cannot be learned over a weekend, and even to practice it at entry level takes considerable preparation.
Bob Takano
How the New CrossFit Certification Levels Will Impact You
Overnight we went from a world where everybody could claim to be a CrossFit coach to a world where nobody can.
Teddy Kim
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