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With 24 years of experience, Dan Ortel, a fitness trainer in Central Maryland, has helped hundreds of people change their physiques and their lives using the smart training equation. Don’t worry if you’re not local—Dan offers virtual consultations, too!
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Dan offers an in-home and virtual personal training program called “The Smart Training Equation.” It aims to address the issue of weight gain and yo-yo dieting by combining smart resistance training, smart cardiovascular training, and a smart nutrition program. The goal is to build muscle, burn calories, and achieve a better physique in as little as 20 minutes per day. Proper technique, intensity, and food choices are emphasized for optimal results.
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