Free Coach E-Book: The Future of Wellness: Top Trends in 2023
What is on the horizon in 2023 for the health and wellness industries?
Top 10 Most Useful Articles for Health & Wellness Professionals
Over the course of 2020, AFPA published over 100 original articles; 10 downloadable e-books and guides; and shared hundreds of summaries of cutting-edge health, nutrition, and fitness research publications through our newsletter and blog.
Simple and Complex Carbs: Understanding the Difference
These days, there are all kinds of diets that focus on cutting down on carbohydrate intake in order to lose weight and shed fat. Perhaps the most extreme of these is the ketogenic diet (similar to Atkins), which sets a strict limit of around 20-25 carbs per day. Unfortunately, what many people who avoid carbs like the […]
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A Career in Fitness: Personal Training Statistics & Facts
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published December 2014 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. If you’ve been considering a career as a fitness trainer, now is the time to get started. People are more interested than ever in taking charge of their health, and that’s causing a continued boom […]
13 Top Superfoods Trending
Do kale and quinoa feel like last year’s fads? Then it’s likely time for some new superfoods to find the spotlight. The healthy foods considered trendy change every few years, and these fads determine what winds up on store shelves (and in your smoothie)! If you’re curious which superfoods are going to catch attention in […]
Ways to be a Better Fitness Coach for Group Workouts
Teaching a group fitness class can be quite rewarding. A good sense of accomplishment comes from helping people interested in living a healthier life by becoming more active. Financial rewards exist as well. A certified group fitness trainer may find him/herself in great demand at commercial gyms and fitness studios.
Benefits of Living a Healthy Lifestyle for the Whole Family
While you may understand the importance of eating clean, healthy and well-balanced meals, your children, spouse and friends may not realize the same value. So how do you get your family to see the advantages of living a healthy lifestyle? Let’s start with the benefits that you need to be aware of, especially if your family needs some extra […]
Top 3 Personal Trainer Resources for Aspiring Fitness Trainers
Whether you’re in the midst of a fitness certification program or just developing an interest in health, wellness and personal training, we want to help you evolve your knowledge and expertise. Sorting through different resources can be overwhelming, especially when you’re new to the field. But not to worry, we’ve narrowed the search and found the […]
AFPA Graduate of the Month: Meghan VanAuken, Holistic Heath 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 use what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference.
Why Your Clients Should Ditch New Year’s Resolutions—And Set SMART Goals Instead
It’s time to talk about New Year’s resolutions.