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The Top 15 Health & Fitness Articles On The Web for November 2015

Especially this time of year, both you and your clients start looking for extra ways to stay healthy and fit. Luckily, with you at their side, they don’t have to worry about staying knowledgeable on topics such as diet, fitness and motivation. Here are 15 articles to absorb and pass on to your clients, family […]

Meet AFPA member Sara Haley!

Sara Haley is in the AFPA Member Spotlight!  She is one of the most sought after Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Specialist and creator of the award-winning prenatal workout program, Expecting MORE® and her newly released postnatal program, Expecting More®:The 4th Trimester Workout. With over 15 years of experience as a fitness specialist, including 7 years […]

11 Top Personal Trainer Fitness Trends for 2019

The fitness industry is more popular now than ever before. In fact, it’s been growing by at least 3% every year and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. As the years go by, researchers and industry leaders are constantly improving and finding new, more efficient ways to get fit.

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10 Personal Training Tips to Share with Your New Clients

While the month of January brings a multitude of new resolutions each year, it can also inevitably lead to excuses. Ah yes, we’re referring to mid-February, when the novelty of the new year starts to fade away and your clients let their busy schedules get the best of them. But, as you already know, the New […]

3 Types of Yoga for Beginners

Over the past few decades, yoga has rapidly become a household name, which is why it comes as no surprise that it’s now a $27 billion industry, with more than 20 million practitioners. The ancient practice of yoga is now one of our favorite ways to connect our mind and body. Plus it’s a great […]

12 Easy Ways to Fire Up Your Cardio Workout

There are various cardio exercises to choose from regardless of whether one wants to lose some calories, burn fat, or enhance their health. The aim of a cardio workout is to increase intensity and the heart rate. While some people choose to use workout equipment such as elliptical trainers and treadmills, there are easier ways […]

Further Your Career with Advanced Personal Training Education

One of the most simple, yet overlooked, options for career advancement is to ask your current employer if there is opportunity for growth, or if you can take on more challenges. While it may be intimidating to approach your manager with a career question, especially if you’re unsure what his or her response may be, these direct questions will help […]

9 Holiday Promotion Ideas for Nutrition & Fitness Professionals

As the new year approaches, people are starting to think about how they will combat the effects of the rich foods and lack of exercise that accompany the holidays. A blank slate of New Year’s resolutions loom on the horizon, and people are ready to take back control of their health. It’s the perfect opportunity […]

Health & Fitness Retreats: On a Mission to Change Your Lifestyle

In a technology-driven age, where you are virtually connected to your job and other stress-related triggers around the clock, you likely need a break from reality. Let’s face it, we all do. When stress and other life hijacks surface, the activities we once enjoyed get kicked to the sidelines. It’s in this spirit that boutique […]

Mixing it Up: 2 Yoga Workout Plans for Men

Are you looking to challenge your male clients? Or maybe you’re interested in providing more fitness opportunities at your local gym? While many people are guilty of associating Yoga as just a way to relax and ease through a workout, it’s also very physically challenging. If your client is prone to injury or needs to […]