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    040: Carl Hardwick, OPEX Fitness CEO, on the Advantages of Individualized Coaching

    en-usJuly 06, 2021
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    About this Episode

    Carl Hardwick is the CEO of OPEX Fitness. He has spent his whole life in athletics, including collegiate football. He is a military veteran, and has opened multiple OPEX gyms. Now Carl heads to the OPEX team based out of Scottsdale, Arizona.

    Carl: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

    OPEX: Instagram | Facebook | Website

    Discussion Points

    Today we get into…

    • Advantages of Individual Design Coaching

    • Effective Coaching for Competitive & Recreational Athletes

    • Getting out of the Way as a Coach to Allow Clients to Succeed

    • Using Reactive Periodization based on Athlete Feedback

    • Carl’s Advice for Young Professionals in the Fitness Space

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