Monthly program design education with Coach Nick Tumminello

TRAIN WITH A PLAN.
LEARN WHY IT WORKS.

Get monthly client-ready workouts from Nick, see the decisions behind them, and learn how to adapt the plan to the real person in front of you.

Then $29/month. Cancel anytime.
01 / A complete monthly program02 / The thinking behind it03 / A coach to ask
The core of your membership

A PROGRAM YOU CAN USE. A SYSTEM YOU CAN LEARN.

Every month starts with a full month of workouts. Nick walks through how the program is built, so you can use it as written when it fits and make informed changes when it doesn’t.

PDU / MONTHLY PROGRAMEXAMPLE FORMAT

THE MONTHLY
PLAYBOOK

Four weeks of training. A clear structure. Room to fit the client.

01Program spreadsheetUSE IT
02Video walkthroughSTUDY IT
03Exercise options & finishersADAPT IT
Illustrative preview of the monthly deliverables, not an actual workout sheet.
More than a workout download

STEAL THE STRUCTURE. UNDERSTAND THE CHOICES.

The value is in seeing why Nick put each piece where it belongs: exercise selection, training days, progressions, and practical alternatives.

✓Start with training you can put to work
✓Learn the logic behind the plan
✓Adjust for equipment, goals, ability, and aches
A real look inside PDU

SEE WHAT YOU GET. THEN SEE IT IN PRACTICE.

Tour the actual classroom with Nick, then watch part of a real client session included inside the membership.

TAKE A TOUR INSIDE PDU

See the monthly programs, video explanations, coaching lessons, and supporting resources members receive.

WATCH NICK COACH A REAL SESSION

See how the programming becomes an actual workout through Nick’s exercise setup, cues, and real-time coaching decisions.

How trainers use PDU

USE IT. UNDERSTAND IT. MAKE IT YOURS.

01

START WITH A REAL PROGRAM

Open a complete month of client-ready training instead of starting from a blank page.

02

LEARN NICK’S DECISIONS

Watch the program walkthrough, study SPE principles, and see real client sessions so the structure makes sense.

03

COACH THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU

Use exercise swaps and joint-friendly options, then ask Nick about the client situations that need more judgment.

Inside the membership

THE SUPPORT BEHIND THE PROGRAM.

Use the monthly plan as your starting point. Go deeper whenever you need another tool or a second opinion.

MONTHLY PROGRAMS + WALKTHROUGHS

Download the workouts and hear Nick explain the choices behind them.

THE SPE RESOURCE VAULT

Programming principles, warm-ups, finishers, exercise swaps, and joint-friendly options.

REAL COACHING FOOTAGE

Watch recorded client training sessions to see cues, pacing, and adjustments in context.

A COMMUNITY WITH NICK IN IT

Bring your programming questions and learn from the situations other trainers are working through.

Also available: A growing selection of lessons and existing courses on training and coaching. Some premium courses are separate purchases or unlock after continued membership.
Nick Tumminello observing a client performing a half-kneeling landmine exercise
Why this matters

A PROGRAM IS ONLY THE STARTING POINT.

Real clients rarely follow the plan exactly. They miss workouts. Their schedule changes. An exercise bothers their knee. The gym does not have the equipment you expected.

That is where program design becomes coaching. PDU helps you understand the principles behind the plan so you can make smart adjustments without losing the purpose of the workout.

Change an exercise without changing the training goal
Work around pain, ability, or limited equipment
Know when to progress, regress, or use another variation
Explain your decisions confidently to your client
From inside the membership

WHAT PDU MEMBERS ARE SAYING.

Trainers join to learn directly from Nick, sharpen their programming, and put the ideas to work with their own clients.

“I have followed you for nearly my whole career, and I’m super pumped to be here and learn a little more in-depth from one of the greats in the industry. Thanks, Nick Tumminello!”
John BallPersonal Trainer
“I’ve been here for just over a month now, and I’ve been loving every single resource Nick shares. It’s made me want to keep learning and becoming a better trainer.”
Bonnie CurtisNASM-Certified Personal Trainer
“Loving the courses so far! I’m learning a lot and I’m so glad that I signed up for Program Design University. In fact, I’m switching all my clients to the SPE model next month.”
Ben BostickPersonal Trainer
Good to know

QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU JOIN.

Is this only for experienced trainers?

No. There is a beginner program and foundational material in the resource vault. The monthly workouts and discussions are especially useful once you are programming for clients and want to sharpen your decisions.

Do I need to use Nick’s programs exactly as written?

No. You can use a program when it fits, study its structure, and adapt it using the exercise options and lessons in the group.

Can I ask Nick about a specific client situation?

Yes. Members post coaching and programming questions in the private community. Give enough context to help Nick offer useful feedback; response times can vary.

What happens after the free trial?

The membership is $29 per month after the 7-day trial, with no long-term commitment. Check Skool’s checkout for the current terms before enrolling.

Program Design University

YOUR NEXT CLIENT PROGRAM CAN START WITH A BETTER PLAN.

Get the workouts. Learn the reasoning. Build your coaching judgment month by month.

Try PDU free for 7 days ↗
Then $29/month. Cancel anytime.