First 8 Things to Do with Your New Fitness Client
You just got an email in your inbox, confirming you have a brand new fitness client! Congratulations!
7 Black-Owned Health and Fitness Businesses That Are Changing the Industry
August is Black-Owned Business Month! In honor of Black-Owned Business Month, we wanted to highlight some amazing Black-owned small and medium companies that are adding tremendous value to the health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness industries.
6 Healthy Ways to Help Your Clients Cope with Stress & Anxiety
Although it might be hard to believe, occasional stress and anxiety are normal and even important parts of life.
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How to Teach a Spin Class: Techniques, Equipment, & More
Whether you’re an avid spinner, or you’re in the market for a new career path, one of the most desirable aspects of becoming a fitness instructor is the ability to focus each day on helping your clients meet their health and fitness goals (and of course, having fun in the process!). So what’s the recipe for delivering […]
The Seven Most Common Factors in Premature Aging
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published April 2013 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Aging is the natural process of growing older. Yet there are many factors that play a role in whether we age gracefully or if we are the one out of two people who age faster […]
2 Minutes to De-Stress
When we get overstressed, we hold tension in the muscles all over our bodies, from our jaws to our shoulders and even our shins and the bottoms of our feet. We have trouble focusing and feel anxious, jittery, and overwhelmed.
Building Your Small Business: Professional Insurance for Personal Trainers
Whether you’re training clients in their home, in your home, at the park, or in a fitness center or gym, having personal trainer insurance is incredibly important. It protects you, your clients, and your business, especially at a time when the median cost for a liability lawsuit is $54,000.
5 Common Fears for Yoga Virgins and the Not-So-Scary Truth
According to a worldwide survey released in January, yoga is now among the top ten fitness trends in the world. Social media news feeds are exploding with images of perfectly styled yogis bending themselves into jaw-dropping poses. And while these experienced practitioners may be inspiring to look at, all this fancy yoga hubbub can scare […]
10 Under-the-Radar Wellness Instagram Accounts to Follow Now
Whether you’re looking for a new healthy recipe, non-toxic skincare suggestions, or content surrounding nutrition and mindfulness, the world of Instagram is where many of us turn for inspiration.
Official Gut Health Course Launch Announcement
Official Gut Health Course Launch Announcement American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA), a division of KnowFully Learning Group and a leading provider of health, nutrition, and fitness online education, is happy to announce the launch of its new offering: the Gut Health Nutrition Specialist course.