The Top 10 Nutrition Experts to Follow on Twitter
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published October 2015 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. In order to really get the most out of your Twitter account, it’s important to follow other Twitter users that provide great insights. However, it’s also important to exercise some selectivity about the accounts that […]
AFPA Graduate of the Month: Dr. Maria Banks, Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist
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 use what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference.
11 Things to Know About Training Clients 65+
From losing muscle mass, decreased flexibility, compromised balance, old injuries and medical issues, training senior clients may require a more intricate approach and a different workout regimen compared to your younger clients. Training elderly clients aged 65+ doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve come up with 11 key points for you to consider.
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8 Signs You’re Dehydrated and What You Can Do About It
Did you know that the human body is made up of approximately 60% water? Water is crucial for healthy digestion, proper breathing, and just about every basic function. When you don’t have proper fluid levels, dehydration can occur which can lead to various less than favorable side effects.
6 Foods that Strengthen Immune Function
Immune-strengthening foods aren’t just for the cold and flu seasons anymore. All year round, our bodies are exposed to bacteria and viruses that can kick us off our feet.
Eight Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety
Dealing with chronic anxiety is no easy task. Those who suffer from it often struggle with an unfocused mind, heart palpitations, and an inability to sleep deeply each night. Not only do these symptoms compromise one’s quality of life, but research shows that stress and disease are intimately connected.
Trauma-Informed Motivational Interviewing: Is It the Best Approach to Behavior Change?
Here is a fundamental question coaches ask themselves as they apply their knowledge in the field. How can health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness coaches empower and motivate clients to adopt behaviors that support their long-term health?
What are the ingredients in a cigarette?
Besides tobacco, these are other ingredients in your cigarette that you may not know about: plastic, pesticide, bleach and fiberglass. Tuesday, December 17, 2013 by: S. D. Wells (NaturalNews) Have you ever wondered why cigarettes don’t go out in heavy wind and why they burn so evenly, all the way from one
22 Tips to Start Your Online Personal Trainer Business
Becoming an online personal trainer can feel daunting as a beginner. Especially when the competition in the industry is growing at a rapid rate. Fortunately, any thriving business can pinpoint their success down to a few core principles. We’ve come up with 22 powerful fundamentals that can guarantee you turn your personal training hobby into a lucrative […]
The Nuances of Supplement Use in a Nutrition Practice
Controversy and Confusion of Supplement Use Health and wellness practitioners have differing opinions on how to best utilize, or whether to utilize, supplements in a health practice. Some see supplements as an ally to achieving health and fitness goals, while others feel that we should focus solely on diet and exercise before considering integrating supplements […]