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# Three Things Strong Instructors Never Do!

Posted by Angie Miller, MS

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Strength can be defined in a lot of different ways, but when it comes to teaching fitness classes strength in character matters as much as physical strength. How we treat others and where we focus our attention makes all the difference. Want to know if you're a strong instructor? Check out Angie's video this week for three things strong instructors would never say or do~

- Don’t focus on what they can’t control.
- Don’t give away their power.
- Don’t fear getting uncomfortable.

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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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