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# Five Ways To Improve As An Instructor

Posted by Angie Miller, MS

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Do you ever wonder if participants have pet peeves about instructors? Last week we talked about difficult participant behavior, and this week we asked what they think about us. Check out Angie’s video and hear what they have to say. You’ll walk away with new insight and gain greater tools to take your teaching to the next level.

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Do you have any tips for your fellow instructors on how to improve as a fitness professional? Share in the comments section below.

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### About the Author:

Angie Miller, M.S., is a health and fitness educator, speaker, and licensed counselor. She teaches at Northern Illinois University in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education and presents at mental health and fitness conferences worldwide. Angie owns her own fitness company, Angie Miller Fitness, and she is a [Master Instructor](https://www.nasm.org/continuing-education/master-trainer) for NASM, AFAA, and Kettlebell Concepts. She writes for fitness journals and digital communities and publishes a weekly blog where she covers fitness and lifestyle topics. You can learn more about Angie on her website, http://www.angiemillerfitness.com

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