Coach Resource: Dietary Guidelines for Postpartum Women + 9 Delicious Nutrient-Packed Foods
The stage right after having a baby, called the postpartum period, can be a time of emotion, confusion, excitement, and change for new mothers.
Should We Fear Sunlight? 4 Health Benefits and 3 Risks of Sun Exposure
Summer is right around the corner!
Best Exercises for the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
As your client approaches the final stretch of their pregnancy journey, it’s common for them to experience an abundance of emotions. On top of excitement, joy, stress, and anxiety, the growing baby brings about increasing physical discomfort—from backaches to shortness of breath to heartburn. Plus, birth is a physically demanding experience, testing a mother’s strength, […]
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8 Things to Consider Before Building an Effective Personalized Fitness Plan
Despite what social media and popular fitness DVDs try to tell the masses, fitness coaches and personal trainers know that there is no such thing as a universal fitness plan that works for everyone.
Get Started on the Path to Becoming a Physical Fitness Trainer
Whether you’re a seasoned health and fitness professional, just developing an interest, or you’re in the market for a fulfilling career but you’re unsure of the path you want to take: a career in personal training can help you discover your own personal success, while inspiring others to lead a more fulfilling lifestyle in the […]
Healthy Fall Foods to Include in Your Client’s Meal Plan
As warm weather, summer cookouts, and spontaneous beach trips make way for the cool breeze, amber-red fallen leaves, and the irresistible smell of pumpkin spice lattes … there’s no denying our transition into the most charming season of the year: fall.
AFPA Graduate of the Month: Courtney Rife, Holistic Nutritionist
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.
5 Ways to Increase a Client’s Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
Does your client lead a sedentary lifestyle?
Ways to Make Money as a Health Coach
With the growing awareness and appreciation of embracing a healthier lifestyle, the demand for health coaches has skyrocketed. According to Precedence Research, the global health coaching industry is projected to hit nearly $26 billion by 2030. It’s safe to say, this fast-growing industry has opened up a new world of money-making opportunities for health coaches.
L-Glutamine for Gut Health: Can L-Glutamine Help Your Leaky Gut?
In recent years, the term “leaky gut” has become increasingly popular in the health and wellness world. While the concept of a leaky gut may sound alarming, it is a condition that affects many people and can lead to a variety of health problems. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to promote gut healing […]