OPEX Fitness is the education provider for coaches seeking career success, longevity, and fulfillmen
OPEX’s (Formerly OPT) belief is that no two individuals are alike. We view fitness as an evolving journey and exploration to discover physical potential. That journey leads to the discovery of purpose and the longevity of oneself. At OPEX our commitment to continual learning and our passion for sharing that knowledge ensures that our clients have the best unique experience possible in their pursui
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01/27/2023
What Exercise Should be Performed First?
What Exercise Should be Performed First? There are two main principles to consider when deciding which exercise should be performed first in a workout: the strength continuum and compound vs. isolated movements.
01/26/2023
There’s one week left to take advantage of the OPEX Coaching Certificate Program presale offer.
Apply today (link below) and save a minimum of $500 with our interest-free payment plan options.
One of the components that sets a CCP education apart from any other fitness certification is that you’ll learn how to scale your coaching business with deep dives into crucial professional skills like:
➡️Establishing your purpose
➡️Setting measurable goals
➡️Retaining clients
➡️Gaining new clients
As a graduate of OPEX CCP, you'll not only learn the systems to create superior programs for your clients. You'll also gain the tools and knowledge you need to further develop your career as a fitness professional.
Click the link and get started today.
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01/26/2023
Conventional, Sumo, Romanian, Trap Bar, Single-Leg: What Deadlift Variations are Best?
Conventional, Sumo, Romanian, Trap Bar, Single-Leg: What Deadlift Variations are Best? What deadlift variations are best? Conventional, Sumo, Romanian, Trap Bar, Single Leg.
01/25/2023
We challenge you to fall in love with aerobic training and to teach your clients to do the same.
Whether you call it cardio, a metcon, aerobics, or conditioning, there are four really important reasons to include what we term OPEX Sustain in any training program. Swipe to read them.
Share this post and pay an appreciation for aerobic training forward!
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Want to dig deeper into energy systems principles and program design and join in discussion with other coaches? Presale is currently running for the next OPEX CCP mentorship group. Click the link below and apply to save $500+ on your tuition (presale ends January 31).
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01/25/2023
What is a Professional Fitness Coach & Why We Need Them
What is a Professional Fitness Coach & Why We Need Them A professional fitness coach is educated and experienced in delivering consistent success and results to their clients.
01/24/2023
Periodization is the act of building out training blocks that fit within the long term training plan. When you periodize, you plan in blocks of time relative to the client's goals, abilities, and training schedule.
Phases of training include:
➡️Accumulation - The main focus of this phase is building volume, skills, and technical ability.
➡️Intensification - Decreasing the volume of training and increasing intensity.
➡️Pre-Competition - Simulating the structure of a competition.
➡️Competition - The act of competing.
➡️Deload - Time taken off post-competition specifically for recovery.
A person’s goals, function, training age, and assessment dictate how much, if any, of the above phases are appropriate. While athletes will have competition seasons and require more deliberate deloads from them, gen pop programs will only bounce between accumulation, intensification, and occasionally, deloads.
Periodization is just one important step in your program design process. In our latest free guide, Program Design Tips for Online Coaches, we break down 7 steps you want to include in your coaching systems.
Click the link to download it today.
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01/24/2023
Understanding Different Muscle Contractions, and How to Design Workouts to Achieve Each One
Understanding Different Muscle Contractions, and How to Design Workouts to Achieve Each One There are five different types of muscle contractions to develop: muscle endurance, strength endurance, maximal contractions, battery, and aerobic muscle endurance.
01/23/2023
Through our experience mentoring thousands of coaches along their career journeys, common trajectories for an OPEX coach plays out like the examples shown on the graphic.
Now, achieving income levels like this doesn’t happen overnight. It takes patience, consistency, and time to grow your client load.
This is the journey you sign up for when you become a fitness coach, so you have to approach it with a growth mindset.
We know there is a path to make a great living as a coach because we’ve seen it play out time and time again. These numbers are based on the experience of OPEX graduates using our method of individual design coaching.
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Share in the success and growth of our network of professional fitness coaches by joining the OPEX Coaching Certificate Program. Take advantage of our limited presale offer:
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01/23/2023
How to Earn the Right to Perform Muscle-Ups in a Metabolic Environment
How to Earn the Right to Perform Muscle-Ups in a Metabolic Environment Follow the proper steps of skill development and progression to earn the right to perform ring muscle-ups in workouts.
01/23/2023
Long-term planning = Client results = Retention
If you're a fitness coach, we know you want to give your clients the best training programs and ensure they get results.
One of the biggest mistakes we see coaches make is focusing on the short-term only. Writing quality programs isn’t just about today’s workout—you have to be able to see the future and understand how training today will equal results a year from now.
In our latest free guide, we explain how to utilize the PRINCIPLE of PERIODIZATION to zoom out and create simple and effective long-term plans for any client, anywhere.
Click the link to download Program Design Tips for Online Coaches today!
🔗https://hubs.li/Q01xcYtb0
01/22/2023
Finding Fulfillment and Financial Security as an Online Fitness Coach
Finding Fulfillment and Financial Security as an Online Fitness Coach CCP Coach Erwin Regidor shares how he found fulfillment and financial success as an online fitness coach.
01/22/2023
Yes, you read that correctly.
Abs do NOT equal core stability. Visible abdominals are a sign of low body fat and genetics, but not necessarily a strong core.
How do you improve core stability? The following exercises are great options for developing the core endurance needed to support functional movement:
✅Front leaning rest
✅Side plank
✅Dead bug
✅Bear crawl
✅Diaphragmatic breathing drills
A stable core is important for a strong and healthy back and to support other physical activities inside and outside of the gym. Core endurance forms part of the OPEX Move assessment for this reason.
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Learn the OPEX approach to core assessment in our Free Coaching Course ➡️https://hubs.li/H0Qjl6Z0
01/21/2023
How Much Should I be Able to Squat?
How Much Should I be Able to Squat? “How much should I be able to squat?” is a common question we get from coaches. The answer depends on your goals, whether that’s weightlifting, powerlifting, CrossFit, or general health.
01/20/2023
We are incredibly excited to announce our OPEX Ambassadors for 2023 👏
OPEX Ambassadors are inspiring CCP Coaches who are leaders in their local communities and the broader fitness industry.
They share our purpose to raise the value of all fitness coaches and they are committed to helping every individual do their ideal version of fitness.
Introducing the OPEX Ambassadors for 2023:
🇰🇷Justin Yoon, South Korea
🇸🇬Alex Salihin, Singapore
🇸🇬Bryan Tan, Singapore
🇮🇳Vidur Gupta, India
🇦🇺Chad Johnson, Australia
🇪🇬Ahmad Tarek, Egypt
🇮🇷Masih Khosravi, Iran
🇮🇪Andy Ewington, Ireland
🇵🇹Bruno Rocha, Portugal
🇪🇸Federico Moscoso, Spain
🇪🇸Paulina De Prado Losada, Spain
🇪🇸Henrik Almers, Spain
🇱🇺Attila Kortvelyessy, Luxembourg
🇩🇪Momme Jürgensen, Germany
🇵🇹Robin Steyvers, Madeira, Portugal
🇫🇷Benjamin Moreau, France
🇸🇰Michal Ščepko, Slovakia
🇨🇦Hayley Flegel, Canada
🇨🇦Mizar Fuentes-Ortega, Canada
🇺🇸🇦🇺Dan Young, NYC, US & Australia
🇺🇸Melissa Guitron, San Mateo, US
🇺🇸Erwin Regidor, LA, United States
🇺🇸Jesse O'Brien, Austin, US
🇺🇸Shanna Guzman, Mill Valley, US
🇺🇸Andy Reardon, Austin, US
🇺🇸Brandon Wilton, South Bend, US
🇺🇸Sky Van Horn, Boulder, US
🇺🇸Jose Rubio, Atlanta, US
🇺🇸Lori Thompson, Chicago, US
🇺🇸Austin Kapetanakis, Hoboken, US
🇺🇸Austin O’Neil, Phoenix, US
🇺🇸Ben Davis, Atlanta, US
🇺🇸Clelia Stefanini, Nashville, US
🇺🇸Dennis Cheatham, Franklin, US
🇺🇸Dominic Scalzo, Atlanta, US
🇺🇸Jeremiah Williams, Lancaster, US
🇺🇸Justin Stahl, South Bend, US
🇺🇸Kayla Smith, Morgantown, US
🇺🇸Kyle Lampi, Glendale, US
🇺🇸Nate Muller, Seattle, US
🇲🇽Iñaki Roza, Mexico
🇵🇷Henry Toraño, Puerto Rico
🇨🇴Ronel Velasquez, Colombia
🇩🇴Hamid Yaryura, Dominican Republic
🇭🇳Natalia Fonseca, Honduras
🇻🇪Carlos Quintero, Venezuela
Click the link to check out our Ambassador page and learn more about each of these amazing coaches!
🔗https://www.opexfit.com/ambassador-program
01/20/2023
Seven Useful Lower Body Kettlebell Exercises You May Not Have Tried
Seven Useful Lower Body Kettlebell Exercises You May Not Have Tried Think beyond the kettlebell swing and try these lower-body kettlebell exercises for the squat, bend, and lunge movement patterns.
01/19/2023
The Road to 125 Clients with Crafted Coach Michael Bann Michael Bann shares how he got to 125 remote coaching clients and four tips for fitness coaching success.
01/19/2023
At OPEX, we’re committed to being on the cutting edge of fitness education.
From early exploration of mixed modal principles to talking about sleep and chewing your food before it was cool—OPEX coaches have always been at the forefront of the latest in health and fitness.
Now, we’re revolutionizing the way coaches learn with LearnRx.
Like Netflix for fitness coaches, LearnRx is perfect for lifelong learners, with new content released weekly. When you join, you’ll have 80+ fitness courses at your fingertips, plus a huge library of downloadable training programs and exercise selection videos.
And with this slick platform we’ve got an equally innovative discount to match.
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For the next 3 days, you can access 80 courses for the price of 8!
What’s that all about??
Well, we like to give you options. So you’ve got 2 choices when you join LearnRx:
1️⃣Buy our Program Design Essentials Playlist. This 8-course bundle includes our top program design principles and frameworks and is perfect for newer coaches.
2️⃣Subscribe to LearnRx for FULL access (& a 25% discount). Just click the link in bio and use code 80FOR8 at checkout when you sign up.
With our limited 25% off offer you get our ENTIRE library of LearnRx classes and specialty content (which includes the Program Design Essentials Playlist)... for only 25 cents more…
Click the link below and take your pick (we know what we’d choose!).
Don’t forget to use code 80FOR8 to save!
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01/18/2023
“The Best Nutrition Advice I Have Ever Received” with OPEX Coaches Carl Hardwick and Georgia Smith
“The Best Nutrition Advice I Have Ever Received” with OPEX Coaches Carl Hardwick and Georgia Smith The best nutrition advice from experienced OPEX coaches to make a real difference, whether you’re trying to lose weight, increase performance, or maximize health.
01/18/2023
Assess, don’t guess.
It’s a phrase that every coach should know and follow.
We typically think of assessment as collecting data on movement quality, work capacity, body composition, and other physical factors. How well can you notice faults and their causes?
But assessment transcends how well someone moves or their fitness level.
That’s why on this week’s mentorship call challenged the coaches in attendance to think about assessment in a different way.
As coaches we are ALWAYS assessing. If we’re great at our job then we’ll use every interaction with our clients as an opportunity to assess.
While there are some basics of anatomy and physiology that you need to learn to assess effectively, there are other more intangible qualities that are just as important. Swipe to read them.
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Click the link to learn more and get started today.
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01/17/2023
Ask these questions first ⬆️
A super common question that we get from coaches is “should I give my clients macros?”
Macros can be a useful tool in your coach’s toolkit, but only for the right client at the right time.
For starters, we encourage coaches to focus on lifestyle behaviors with their clients before jumping to macros. Hydration, digestion, sleep quality, food hygiene practices, food quality, sunshine, and daily movement should all be dialed in (or at least in progress), before macros.
We do this for a number of reasons. Two important ones:
1️⃣Don’t overwhelm your clients. If they don’t have the time, resources, or energy to focus on drinking more water or chewing their food, then chances are a macro plan isn’t within their capabilities.
2️⃣Focusing on these lifestyle behaviors will get people 95% of where they want to go. You may find that with improved digestion and mindful eating habits, your client doesn’t actually need that macro prescription to reach their goals.
Now, if you can answer YES to all of the above and there is a need to dial in food quantity, then macros may be beneficial. But just don’t fast track your clients and set them up for failure by always defaulting to macros on day 1!
Want more coaching tips for behavior, nutrition, and exercise? Sign up for our FREE course, the Fitness Coaching Blueprint. Click the link 🔗https://hubs.li/H0Qjl6Z0
01/17/2023
How to Start a Remote Coaching Business: A Coach’s Story by Robin Steyvers
How to Start a Remote Coaching Business: A Coach’s Story by Robin Steyvers OPEX CCP Coach Robin Steyvers shares how to start a remote coaching business, even when locked down abroad.
01/17/2023
Build your coaching confidence, simplify your systems, and learn how to launch a business that provides the best results for your clients and the best career for you. That’s what the OPEX Coaching Certificate Program is all about.
Get started today and access our limited presale offer to save $500+ with interest-free payment plans.
We’re doing away with interest and providing you with a range of new monthly payment plans to fit any budget.
Because we believe you can have a great career doing what you love (and we’ll show you how).
Click the link to get started.
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01/16/2023
OPEX coach Vidur Gupta shares how he launched his online coaching business and moved beyond making an hourly wage as a coach.
“What started out as a year without employment and loss of hope, soon became my best year as a fitness professional at the time… Today, I run a personal practice that allows me to work from wherever I am and deliver high level value with a roster of 30+ clients.”
Click the link to read his full story.
🔗https://www.opexfit.com/blog/beyond-an-hourly-wage-a-coachs-story
01/16/2023
Seven Different Pull-Up Grips and their Benefits
Seven Different Pull-Up Grips and their Benefits Try these seven different pull-up grips and to add variety to your upper body training sessions and break through pull-up plateaus.
01/16/2023
Delivering great training programs online begins with having a system of assessment.
This will provide you with insight of:
✅Client capabilities
✅Training plan priorities
✅Guidance on exercise selection
Click the link below to download our latest free guide, Program Design Tips for Online Coaches, and upgrade your coaching systems.
🔗https://hubs.li/Q01xcYtb0
01/15/2023
Proper rowing technique is essential to maximize efficiency and reinforce movement patterns.
Avoid:
❌ Excessive rounding at back and shoulders
❌ Pulling only with back and arms
❌ Not using leg drive
Encourage:
✅ Good posture and hinging from hips
✅ Leg drive before...
✅ Finish with strong horizontal pull
Tag a friend who is working on their rowing technique!
01/15/2023
How Coach Sofia Rizzo Increased Her Revenue by 75% with OPEX CCP
How Coach Sofia Rizzo Increased Her Revenue by 75% with OPEX CCP Burnt out as a part-time personal trainer, Coach Sofia Rizzo became a full-time professional fitness coach and increased her revenue by 75% with OPEX CCP.
01/14/2023
🎟️It’s your last chance to grab your ticket for the upcoming Program Design Intensive workshop! Click the link in bio and get yours today.
We’re taking our world-class educators on the road to host a LIVE WORKSHOP in Baltimore to help coaches like yourself design better programs for their clients.
The proven plug-and-play programming frameworks you’ll walk away with will keep you on track, while giving you creative freedom to keep your clients engaged.
You’ll learn:
✅A system to assess and design training programs for any client
✅Body composition analysis
✅Movement screen analysis for pattern capabilities
✅Work capacity analysis
✅Training age determination
✅Resistance training principles and implementation
✅Energy system training principles and implementation
✅Long and short term planning and periodization
Click the link below and visit the event page now to learn more, view the agenda, and purchase your pass.
🔗https://www.opexfit.com/live-program-design-intensive
01/14/2023
Finding Balance Through Vision - James FitzGerald
Finding Balance Through Vision - James FitzGerald Professional fitness coaches must find a healthy work/life balance to avoid burnout and deliver the best experience to their clients.
01/13/2023
The career advice you got growing up may have encouraged you to follow your passions, but if you’re anything like most of us, it didn’t prepare you for the realities of making a living and managing your finances.
A burning passion to help other people live larger lives through fitness is important… but it’s not enough to sustain a long and fulfilling coaching career.
Having a job that lights you up and makes you excited to get up in the morning is great, but that fulfillment has to be built upon a base of financial security.
That’s why teaching coaches like you how to build a thriving career in fitness is what gets the OPEX team fired up and inspired.
In the OPEX Coaching Certificate Program (CCP), you’ll build your confidence, simplify your systems, and learn how to launch a business that provides the best results for your clients and the best career for you.
And with our limited presale offer, we’re doing away with interest and providing you with a range of new monthly payment plans to fit any budget. (Save $500+!)
Because we believe you can have a great career doing what you love (and we’ll show you how).
Click the link to apply and get started.
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01/13/2023
Finding Balance Through Systems - Carl Hardwick
Finding Balance Through Systems - Carl Hardwick Find balance in your coaching efforts with a consistent routine and processes that optimize your workflow.
01/12/2023
Have you downloaded our new free guide, Program Design Tips for Online Coaches, yet? Click the link in bio to grab it today!
Inside you’ll find:
✅The 7 crucial steps for program design efficiency
✅Best practice for onboarding & initial consults
✅How (and why) to conduct a movement assessment
✅Defining your client’s priorities
✅Creating a plan!
Whether you coach online or in-person, we know you’ll find some tips inside that will improve your programming game. Click the link and download it now.
🔗https://hubs.li/Q01xcYtb0
01/12/2023
Mastering Fitness Coaching: Part 4 - How Do I Increase My Confidence?
Mastering Fitness Coaching: Part 4 - How Do I Increase My Confidence? Learn proven strategies for increasing your coaching confidence so you can uplevel your client relationships and build better training programs
01/11/2023
OPEX CEO starts every CCP mentorship group with 2 questions:
1️⃣What’s your biggest challenge as a coach?
2️⃣What do you want to learn in CCP?
We’re sharing some of the responses with you here because we believe that it’s really important to know what others in your profession are thinking about.
There’s solidarity and growth that comes from connecting with other coaches who share similar struggles and goals. That’s what CCP is all about.
If you share any of the same goals or struggles, then we’d welcome you to join our next mentorship group so that we can work through them together.
With our current presale offer you can save $500+ on your tuition. Click the link and apply to connect with an education advisor before this offer ends.
🔗https://hubs.li/Q01wGKjT0
01/11/2023
OPEX CEO starts every CCP mentorship group with 2 questions:
1️⃣What’s your biggest challenge as a coach?
2️⃣What do you want to learn in CCP?
We’re sharing some of the responses with you here because we believe that it’s really important to know what others in your profession are thinking about.
There’s solidarity and growth that comes from connecting with other coaches who share similar struggles and goals. That’s what CCP is all about.
If you share any of the same goals or struggles, then we’d welcome you to join our next mentorship group so that we can work through them together.
With our current presale offer you can save $500+ on your tuition. Click the link and apply to connect with an education advisor before this offer ends.
🔗https://hubs.li/Q01wGKjT0
01/11/2023
Mastering Fitness Coaching: Part 3 - How Do I Avoid Burnout as a Fitness Coach?
Mastering Fitness Coaching: Part 3 - How Do I Avoid Burnout as a Fitness Coach? Learn the 3 coaching personas and the 6 stages of a fitness career. Burnout is one of the most common reasons fitness trainers drop out of the industry.
01/10/2023
Say hello to our next generation of professional fitness coaches as they begin their Coaching Certificate Program (CCP) journey
Today we kicked off our January 2023 CCP mentorship group. We were joined by an incredible group of coaches, with representation from around the globe live on the call.
🇭🇷Croatia
🇧🇪Belgium
🇨🇦Canada
🇨🇴Colombia
🇪🇬Egypt
🇩🇪Germany
🇮🇪Ireland
🇴🇲Oman
🇵🇹Portugal
🇵🇷Puerto Rico
🇬🇧United Kingdom
🇺🇸United States
Were you on the call today? Let us know in the comments below!
Want to see your face on the next kick-off call? Presale is on this month only! Click the link and apply to start CCP.
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