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# The Exerciser Continuum

Posted by Angie Miller, MS

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One of the greatest challenges that group fitness instructors face is teaching to exercisers of all ages and abilities. We are charged with the task of designing safe, effective programming that makes everyone in the room feel successful, whether they're a beginner or more advanced exerciser. This week, Angie shares some insight on how to offer modifications to target all levels of exercisers and how to use the exerciser continuum as a guide.

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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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