Is Your Personal Training Business Legally Compliant?
Not only do state, federal, and certifying bodies have requirements you must meet to stay above board with the law, but there are other legal, managerial aspects of the business, such as limiting your scope of practice to that of a personal trainer.
7 Prenatal Outdoor Fitness Exercise Ideas
Committing to an exercise plan while pregnant can provide a wealth of benefits, according to the American Pregnancy Association. The organization notes that fitness can improve overall health and wellness, and also alleviate some common discomforts of pregnancy. It can even make labor and delivery easier.
9 Exercises To Increase Your Brain Power
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published May 2017 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. We all want to hit the gym at some point in our lives in an attempt to get the perfect beach body for the summer, or simply to tone our muscles and stay in shape. […]
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Popular Exercises for High Blood Pressure
Your clients who are suffering from high blood pressure, aka hypertension, are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 29 percent of American adults have high blood pressure—”that’s 1 in every 3 American adults.” What’s even more concerning is that hypertension is often referred to as the “silent killer,” because it typically doesn’t trigger any […]
Want to Work Out With Your Dog? Try These Exercises
Did you know an estimated 53 percent of dogs are overweight or obese, according to the Associate for Pet Obesity Prevention? If Fido isn’t getting enough exercise, are you making time to work out, go to the gym, or get outside?
How to Scale Your Health and Wellness Business Using Systems and Processes
As a solopreneur or small business owner in the health and wellness industry, checking off each day’s seemingly endless tasks—from lead generation to client onboarding to actual coaching to invoicing—is challenging enough; with the limited time you have, creating (or fine-tuning existing) systems and processes is likely at the bottom of your priority list.
Coaching Strategies to Make Behavior Change Easier
Imagine walking into your first-ever yoga class. The instructor takes the time to welcome everyone and describes the history of yoga, the key principles, and the potential benefits for those who practice it. You look around at the class, and there are yoga practitioners of all levels, from beginners, like yourself, to advanced learners with […]
AFPA Graduate of the Month: Jillian Granger, Holistic Health Coach
During the last 30+ years, we’ve certified over 130,000 health, nutrition, and fitness professionals. Each month, we recognize one of our distinguished graduates who are using what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference.
AFPA Graduate Spotlight: Rosie Acosta, Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
During the last 30+ years, we’ve certified over 130,000 professionals. Meet our featured grad, Rosie Acosta, an AFPA Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant, who’s been certified with us for 10+ years and has used to her certification to build a successful health and wellness career.
7 Most Effective Personal Training Cues to Improve Client Movement
Every sports community has developed a language of its own. Fans, players, coaches, and trainers share phrases and references that are only understood by those who know the sport.