8 Benefits of Chia Seeds and Why You Should Include Them in Your Diet
Did you survive the 1990s without owning a chia pet? Those funky decorations are making a comeback, but not for the reasons you think. This time, the seeds themselves get all the credit. Despite their tiny size, chia seeds are a surprisingly nutritious, versatile cooking ingredient, and they can be effortlessly incorporated into almost any […]
The Ultimate Guide to Intermittent Fasting
Everyone wants to live their healthiest life, but knowing where to start is far from easy. You don’t want to fall into the trap of following a fad diet, but navigating what your body really needs nutritionally isn’t always straightforward either. Should you pay more attention to the timing of your meals? Is It healthy […]
5 Areas to Explore When Deciding the Best Fitness Plan for Your Client
Every client is different. They come to you from diverse backgrounds, harboring varying fitness goals, knowledge, skills, and even levels of motivation in following the fitness plans you’ve designed for them.
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Can We Stop the Clock? The Connection between Aging, Longevity, and Health
Here is a secret about aging almost no one in mainstream health circles talks about: Aging isn’t unavoidable. You can grow older healthfully.
Tips on Setting Personal Trainer Goals for Clients | AFPA Fitness
Personal trainers bring a wealth of knowledge to every client interaction, from conveying proper form to emphasizing injury prevention to relaying the latest fitness techniques. One of the best skills they offer, though, is the ability to help clients set meaningful, realistic goals that help them see progress during every step of a fitness journey.
7 Easy Tips to Help Your Clients Maintain Their Progress Throughout the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — but it’s also the most difficult time for your clients to stay on track with their health goals. Temptation is everywhere. From sugary treats, holiday cocktails, and the stress of too many commitments, it’s hard to stay focused on good habits and good health during the […]
This is Your Brain on Food: The Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health
We feel what we eat as much as we are what we eat. Our brains are the energy powerhouse for our bodies, so eat well to think and feel well. In this article, we cover: The Brain: Our Energy Powerhouse, How Foods Fuel Moods, and Changing Diet to Maintain Your Mental Health.
The Role of Self-Talk in Health Coaching Client Success and Setbacks
Health coaching has emerged as a powerful tool in guiding individuals toward better overall health, fitness, and well-being.
AFPA Graduate Spotlight: Brett Bennett, Master Level Nutrition Consultant
During the last 30 years, we’ve certified over 130,000 professionals. Meet our featured grad, Brett Bennett, an AFPA Master Level Nutrition Consultant, who left her career in management consulting to pursue a more fulfilling career in the health, fitness, and nutrition industry.
10 Steps on How to Become a Personal Trainer
Whether a career in personal training has been a long-term goal or you’ve just started considering taking the leap, now is the time for a jump-start that can turn your passion for fitness and for helping others into a growth-driven personal trainer career opportunity.