Year in Review: AFPA’s Top 10 Blog Articles of 2022
At the end of each year, cultures have different traditions for reflecting on the year past and welcoming the year to come. Here at AFPA, we spend some time reflecting on one of our favorite ways of communicating with our graduates and followers: our weekly blogs.
Leaky Gut Diet: 10 Foods to Heal Leaky Gut & Foods to Avoid
If you’re in tune with the health and fitness industry, you’ll hear the phrase gut health repeated often. Why is this buzzword garnering tons of attention? Why is gut health so important?
Athletic Amenorrhea: Women at Risk
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published March 2014 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. It is estimated that up to 45 percent of female athletes in certain sports experience menstrual irregularity, also referred to as Athletic Amenorrhea. Within the last 20 years, our society has witnessed a significant increase […]
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3 Ways to Give Nutritional Advice Legally
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published August 10, 2016 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Numerous bloggers and food writers dispense nutritional advice with ease, and some don’t even cite any particular studies or research, they just seem to be coming up with these “insights” on their own. But […]
10 Best Tasting Alternatives to satisfy a chocolate craving
Is it that easy to fight a chocolate craving when you see chocolate almost everywhere you go? It’s in the supermarkets, in your local shop, in sweet shops, in TV advertisements, in the meal deals and there is always the dessert menu at your favorite restaurant. It’s definitely difficult to resist to the wonderful taste […]
Why You Need to Support Goal Setting with Intentions (and How to Do It)
Goal setting is a mighty motivating force.
What is the History and Evolution of the Keto Diet?
If you’ve followed eating trends in recent years, you’ve likely heard of the ketogenic diet. This high-fat, low-carb method of eating has captivated popular culture, and more people than ever are wondering whether it will make a difference for their health. For the next four weeks, we’re going to distill the facts about the ketogenic […]
The Science and Benefits of Consuming Locally Seasonal Produce
Eating local, seasonal produce has tremendous benefits for your nutrition, the environment, the local economy, and even your bank account.
Setting Personal Training Business Goals
Everyone knows the importance of setting goals. As personal trainers, we’re constantly revisiting our client’s health and fitness goals to establish the right plan and steps to get them where they want to be. But when it comes to our own personal and business endeavors, we often forget about the importance of setting goals.
4 Ways to Measure Your Client’s Exercise Intensity
There’s an art to managing your client’s exercise intensity.