A METHOD GUARANTEED TO DELIVER CLIENT RESULTS
Take the guesswork out of assessment and programming and start designing smarter workouts with a foundation of proven program design principles and their application. Learn how to write progressive training programs that get predictable results, instead of just making clients tired and sweaty.
One of the biggest mistakes we see coaches make is lacking confidence in their program design abilities. All too often, coaches doubt themselves, play the comparison game, and waste time overanalyzing their programs.
But writing great workouts isn’t about knowing everything. You just need a solid base of programming principles to guide you.
We created the 2-Day Live Program Design Intensive course to provide you with just that — over the last 24 years, the OPEX principles that have helped thousands of coaches design smarter programs. 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.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN...
✔ An overview of Energy Systems Training✔ A progression framework for the aerobic and anaerobic systems
✔ How to assess the aerobic and anaerobic systems
✔ How to identify your client’s capabilities
✔ An understanding of what “success” looks like for each of your clients
✔ How it “feels” to bias the aerobic vs anaerobic system
✔ How to design principle-based and personalized programs
THE CURRICULUM
DAY 1
- Introduction
- The OPEX Methodology
- Energy System Training Overview
BREAK - The Aerobic System
- Aerobic Progression
- Assessing the Aerobic System
LUNCH - Implementing the Aerobic System
- Aerobic Session
- Session Recap
- Avatars
DAY 2
- Opening
- The Anaerobic System
BREAK - Anaerobic Progession
- Assessing the Anaerobic System
LUNCH - Implementing the Anaerobic System
- Anaerobic Session
- Session Recap
- Avatars


YOUR INSTRUCTOR
CARL HARDWICK | OPEX CEO & Lead Instructor
A three-time All-Conference football player at Saint Mary’s University, Carl has long been fascinated by sport, performance and coaching.
After earning his B.S. in Exercise Physiology, Carl furthered his education with world-renowned strength coach Charles Poliquin and completed the PICP and his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) qualification.
A U.S. Army Veteran, it was while running the Army fitness program for his battalion that Carl was introduced to OPEX Founder James FitzGerald. Sold by the OPEX individual program design approach, Carl went on to complete CCP and then to open multiple OPEX-licensed gyms before accepting a position as OPEX CEO.

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July 22-23 2023
LIFE TIME FITNESS
250 Southdale Center
Edina, MN 55435
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frequently asked questions
CCP coaches are encouraged to join! While you may be familiar with some of the principles taught throughout the weekend, we’re confident you’ll walk away with a refined understanding of their implementation.