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# Motivation Matters! 50 Phrases to Make Your Participants Want to Move!

Posted by Angie Miller, MS

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Are you running out of clever ways to cue using the same words and phrases you’ve said countless times? Word economy is critical in cueing because less is more and timing is everything. That means our words need to be strong, impactful, and motivating! Check out Angie’s video this week for 50 phrases that will motivate your participants to move!

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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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