Why Personal Trainers Should Consider a Nutrition Certification
You’ve likely heard the phrase “You can’t out-train a bad diet.” As a personal trainer, you know that both physical activity and healthy eating habits contribute to long-term health outcomes. To help your clients fully reach their goals you need to address fitness, lifestyle, and nutrition.
AFPA Graduate Spotlight: Amber Smith, Holistic Health Coach & Personal Trainer
During the last 30+ years, we’ve certified over 130,000 health, nutrition and fitness professionals. Meet one of our graduates of the month, Amber Smith, an AFPA certified holistic health coach & personal trainer.
Become a Health & Wellness Coach in Six Months or Less
You can choose from a wide variety of programs to become a health and wellness coach. These vary from structured college-level programs to online self-paced courses. If you are looking to make a change and try a new career guiding others toward healthier living, it is possible to complete a program in six months. How? […]
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Free Coach E-Book: The Future of Wellness: Top Trends in 2023
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21 Foods For A Healthy Heart That You Should Eat Daily
Do you want to be the proud owner of a healthy heart? If yes, then you should ensure that you are performing some kind of body exercise and consume a heart healthy diet on a daily basis. This article would assist you in preparing the perfect diet chart for keeping your heart healthy. The section […]
What is the Correct Form for Squats?
As a personal trainer you have a unique opportunity to help people become healthier and influence those individuals in a positive way. However, you can’t effectively accomplish that goal if you can’t provide your clients with clear instructions for performing a movement, such as a squat. Not to worry, we have you covered on this […]
4 Delicious Green Smoothie Recipes for Beginners
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published August 2016 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. As a health and fitness enthusiast, you have likely heard of or experienced the green smoothie and juicing trend first-hand. Many researchers and followers claim that adding a green smoothie or juice to your diet can transform […]
Health and Nutrition Coach’s Guide to Referring Clients for Medical Evaluation
Health and nutrition coaches are an important element in the health care cycle, as they help to improve patient outcomes and support people in making sustainable health behavior changes. They may play the role of supporter, educator, and navigator to others.
What to Look for in an Online Health Coach Certification Course
Becoming a health coach can be a satisfying and rewarding career choice in a fast-growing field, but where do you start?
What You Can and Can’t Do As a Health & Wellness Coach
Are you looking to bring your passion for health to the next level, but are struggling with where to begin? Maybe you want to help people eat healthier and get more exercise, but you’re struggling with what steps to take to learn how to do so professionally. If this sounds like you, you’re an excellent […]