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Learn how to combine the ART and SCIENCE of designing successful training programs by using a system of comprehensive checklists created by two of the world's top fitness and performance coaches

06/06/2026

Many people confuse being strong with being good at exercise. The expression I often use is that if you work out all of the time but you still can't help me move a couch, your workout sucks.

This clip is from an interview for the virtual Men Over 40 Health and Fitness Summit starting next week

For more info and to register, click here:
https://www.menover40healthsummit.com/





06/05/2026

Feeling lost and overwhelmed by information? With so many different testing protocols and assessement options that provide feedback, we can gather a lot of data but still have no clear action plan. It's time to focus on efficiency: getting accurate information quickly and knowing exactly what to do with it.

This clip is from one of our recent PPD Mentorship Coaching Calls where Mike did a real time client assesment.

For more info on how to become part of the Top 1% of the industry and the PPD Mentorship, click here:
https://www.principlesofprogramdesign.com/pages/work-with-us

06/03/2026

Are you experiencing discomfort throughout the day or night? Anything from your workstation setup, sleep posture, footwear and breathing patterns could be major contributors. Even the best interventions are undone if you spend hours in undoing them each day with poor movement habits.

This clip is from one of our recent PPD Mentorship Coaching Calls where Mike and Eric ran through a real time client assesment.

For more info on how to become part of the Top 1% of the industry and the PPD Mentorship, click here:
https://www.principlesofprogramdesign.com/pages/work-with-us

06/01/2026

Performing a simple hold to assess plantar flexion can help uncover lower body limitations. An injured ankle might shake or drop, or roll medially or laterally signaling a potential strength or capacity difference. This quick test can reveal hidden issues.

This clip is from one of our recent PPD Mentorship Coaching Calls where Mike did a real time client assesment.

For more info on how to become part of the Top 1% of the industry and the PPD Mentorship, click here:
https://www.principlesofprogramdesign.com/pages/work-with-us

05/31/2026

Think your MRI scan is the definitive reason for your back pain? Think again. Many people over 35 have disc bulges without any pain. Your pain might be driven by poor posture, limited hip mobility, and weak core stability, not just a scan result.

This clip is from an interview for the virtual Men Over 40 Health and Fitness Summit

For more info and to register, click here:
https://www.menover40healthsummit.com/





05/30/2026

It's impossible to maximize everything at once in fitness programming. Focusing on the biggest leverage points and using checklists can help you identify what truly matters. Prioritize what you need to do over what's just nice to do to maximize your impact.

This clip is from one of our recent PPD Mentorship Coaching Calls where Eric discussed our "When is Enough Enough" and how to track metrics to make sure our training is accomplishing the desired goal

For more info on how to become part of the Top 1% of the industry and the PPD Mentorship, click here for more info:
https://www.principlesofprogramdesign.com/pages/work-with-us

05/28/2026

Stop trying to fix everything at once. Identify your weakest link—is it diet, sleep, movement, or strength? Focus on the few changes that will make the biggest difference. Less is often more for compliance and real progress.

This clip is from one of our recent PPD Mentorship Coaching Calls where Eric discussed our "When is Enough Enough" and how to track metrics to make sure our training is accomplishing the desired goal

For more info on how to become part of the Top 1% of the industry and the PPD Mentorship, click here for more info:
https://www.principlesofprogramdesign.com/pages/work-with-us

05/26/2026

Are You Training to Get Good at Training or Training to Get "Good"?
Don't lose sight of the real 'why' behind training.

This clip is from one of our recent PPD Mentorship Coaching Calls where Eric discussed our "When is Enough Enough" and how to track metrics to make sure our training is accomplishing the desired goal

For more info on how to become part of the Top 1% of the industry and the PPD Mentorship, click here for more info:
https://www.principlesofprogramdesign.com/pages/work-with-us

05/23/2026

Wake up every day ready to prove what you learned yesterday is wrong. Challenge your own biases and industry standards. We can all be deceived by our own perspectives.

This clip is from one of our recent PPD Mentorship Coaching Calls where Eric discussed our "When Data is Deceiving" and how to avoid biases in our coaching and programming

For more info on how to become part of the Top 1% of the industry and the PPD Mentorship, click here for more info:
https://www.principlesofprogramdesign.com/pages/work-with-us

05/21/2026

False positives suggest a problem that isn't there, while false negatives miss a real issue. It's better to be overly cautious with a false positive than to ignore a serious problem, like missing a cancer diagnosis. Understanding these concepts helps avoid unnecessary worry and ensures proper medical attention.

This clip is from one of our recent PPD Mentorship Coaching Calls where Eric discussed our "When Data is Deceiving" and how to avoid biases in our coaching and programming

For more info on how to become part of the Top 1% of the industry and the PPD Mentorship, click here for more info:
https://www.principlesofprogramdesign.com/pages/work-with-us

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