What Is the Difference Between a Health Coach and a Nutritionist?
Imagine this: Sarah’s family has a long history of different chronic diseases. While she is generally healthy now, she wants to seek out guidance from professionals who can support her in adopting lifestyle habits that can reduce her risk of developing diseases. She comes across the profiles of two different professionals—Mark, a Certified Health and […]
Thinking About Becoming a Personal Trainer? Read This First
When Idaho resident Katie Hug reached 270 pounds, becoming a certified personal trainer wasn’t on her mind.
Personal Trainer Job Description & Salary
Have you been dreaming about a career in fitness but are not sure where to start? Maybe you don’t think you have what it takes? We feel confident that you do; all you need is the right resources to get started!
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8 Busted Myths About Bulking
Bulking is a term commonly used in bodybuilding that refers to a progressive increase in calorie consumption beyond your body’s base needs, in combination with an increase in the intensity of weight training.
What are the Pros and Cons of the Keto Diet?
Few eating trends have captivated popular attention in recent years as much as the ketogenic diet. Previously, we’ve discussed the diet’s historic start as a treatment for epilepsy and disclosed what it takes to follow it correctly.
How to Get Started with a Career in Nutrition Counseling
If you have been considering a career in the health and fitness industry there is no better time than the present! At AFPA, we are becoming more conscious than ever about what we eat and where it comes from, especially with increasing trends towards organic, sustainable or locally grown food.
4 Ways Fitness Instructors Can Avoid Burnout
In any profession, burnout is always a danger, especially when schedules get packed with classes and “free time” is when you catch up on paperwork. Even when you absolutely love your job and look forward to seeing clients and students, there still may be a risk that a point will come where you’re feeling restless […]
Newly Certified Yoga Instructor? Find Out How to Land That First Teaching Job
Excited to guide students toward improved strength, flexibility, balance, and mind-body connection after attaining your Yoga Instructor Certification?
7 Email Strategies to Attract More Nutrition Clients
Email marketing is a wildly successful channel that still reigns supreme. You might think that social media tops the list of most effective sales channels, but it’s actually email that gets the job done.
How To Find a Job and Get Hired as a Remote Health Coach
In an age where the lines between the digital realm and physical spaces blur more every day, the healthcare industry hasn’t been left behind. Remote healthcare jobs, once a novel concept, have burgeoned into a mainstream mode of healthcare delivery. This rise isn’t just a byproduct of technological advancements; it’s a response to the evolving […]