The newest addition to the OPEX Team - Casey Jenks

You have to know yourself before you can understand your clients - and the PVMVP framework will help you do that.

Take a look at what drives CEO Carl Hardwick to keep OPEX on the cutting edge of fitness education, coaching software, and continued learning resources.

Do you struggle to increase your pull-up maxes? These tips are a proven strategy used by pro coaches to break through pull-up plateaus and ceilings.

These tips will help you make holistic nutrition choices that show show you how to not just survive, but thrive.

Try 10 different lunge variations to improve your balance and fix imbalances between your left and right legs. Videos and step-by-step instructions.

Use the Gain/Pain/Sustain classification system to design workouts focused on energy system (ATP-CP, glycolytic, and oxidative systems) training.

STRENGTH TRAINING - AVOID THESE 4 COMMON MISTAKES

Gone are the days where you show up hungover and hit an accidental 30-pound back squat PR like you did in your first year of consistent strength training…

When you first start coaching and designing individual programs, it can be overwhelming to figure out what movements to select for what clients as you become lost in a sea of thousands of exercises for particular body parts.

Whether you’re a coach or an athlete, before you select what exercises to do in any given training session, it’s best to determine how you’re going to allot each movement pattern in any given training session

Even unloaded, Bulgarian split squats—or rear-foot elevated split squats—will have you feeling your quads, glutes, hamstrings, abs and erectors in your back working hard to help you build stability, balance and strength.

Maintaining healthy habits doesn't have to be complicated. Use these simple principles to guide you towards a lifestyle that promotes longevity & success.

Functional fitness is exercise that supports your life. It includes movements such as walking, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, lunging, and core.

Fasting is going without food for a period of time. There are 3 main types of fasts: calorie restriction, nutrient restriction, and seasonal eating.

In a fitness consultation you need to get background information on your client, set goals, build trust, and then reconsult at a later date.

What education and skills do you need to become a successful nutrition coach? We have found that good coaches have 6 core skills and a quality education.

The three areas to test in a fitness assessment include body composition, movement capabilities, and work capacity.

Try these seven different pull-up grips and to add variety to your upper body training sessions and break through pull-up plateaus.

To create more effective exercise programs, personal trainers should assess the client's ability, personalize the program, & follow the strength continuum.