AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

If you haven’t tried any of the top 15 fitness trends for 2014 that we have listed below, what are you waiting for? Rev up your current workout, start a new exercise program or just add some fun to your same old routine. Whatever the reason, we think trying one

Cheap Gym Membership Fees National chains of low-cost, high tech self-service gyms are set for accelerated growth in 2014! New nationwide brands are bringing down monthly membership fees, grabbing market share and further squeezing established middle-market names whose future may depend on reinventing themselves. These are among the predictions in a new report

Should you do your cardio exercise before your strength training? There is no “correct” order for cardio exercise and strength training exercises. It is important to consider the specific goal. If your primary goal is endurance, do cardio exercise first. If it’s building strength or burning calories, do resistance strength training

First Google Glass controlled treadmill The breakthrough is part of Technogym’s “Wellness on the Go” technology concept. Technogym debuted the world’s first Google Glass controlled treadmill at the Consumer Electronics Show 2014 in Las Vegas last week. The treadmill allows the Glass wearer to control running speed using voice commands, while they can

How to Become a Personal Trainer Are you wondering how you can become a Personal Trainer? Well for the most part if you enjoy working out yourself, have a background in health, fitness, wellness or a competitive sport, the path may not be that difficult. In addition, if you have the

Healthy Weight Management There are many people that try to keep their weight in check but often end up craving food soon after the healthy meal they have just eaten. This satisfaction void can be avoided and healthy weight management can still be obtained. The role of protein and fiber in satiety The

Why Diets Fail Are you having a hard time coping with the challenges that often go along with trying a new diet to lose unwanted weight? Here are some of the common complaints about embarking on a new heathy diet. I am not sure what diet plan is right for me. You

How Much Should You Charge for Personal Training? Most personal trainers are concerned at some level about how much they can or ‘should‘ charge. New trainers can be uneasy at the mere mention of the topic of what to charge for personal training and established trainers sometimes still find themselves charging

5 Reasons New Diets Fail (And How to Avoid Them) December 31, 2013 | By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD The start of the new year is the ultimate opportunity to undo the holiday damage, make a fresh start, and resolve to avoid the indulgences that have