Why Coaching Skills Matter More Than Personal Records for Personal Trainers
Walk into any gym and you will see it. The fittest person in the room often draws attention. Defined muscles, impressive lifts, a list of personal records that turn heads. It is easy to assume that those accomplishments automatically make someone an exceptional personal trainer. But clients don’t hire you to admire your achievements, they hire you to change […]
7 Ways a Pre and Postnatal Fitness Certification Can Advance Your Career
Few life stages are as transformative as pregnancy and postpartum recovery. For fitness professionals, earning a pre and postnatal fitness certification is not only a meaningful way to support clients during this pivotal time, but also a specialization that can open doors you may not have considered. Here are seven ways a pre and postnatal fitness certification can advance your career in the fitness industry and help you make a lasting impact. 1. […]
From Certified to Published: How One AFPA Grad Turned Her Credentials Into a Book
A lot of AFPA students and grads have incredible knowledge, real client wins, and a passion to impact more people. What they don’t always have is a simple way to turn that value into something clients can use again and again, even outside of sessions. That’s where publishing can be powerful, not as a huge […]
How to Use the New Year to Launch Your Health Coaching Career
Seasonality shapes nearly every profession and health coaching is no exception. Farmers plan their entire year around growing seasons. Accountants feel the intensity of tax season. Retailers depend on the holiday rush. In the health and wellness industry, the New Year is our most significant season. For those who want to become a health coach, January provides both […]
How to Plan a Year of CE Without Stress
If you are a certified fitness, nutrition, or health coaching professional, you already know how valuable continuing education (CE) is to your success. It keeps your knowledge sharp, your skills relevant, and your confidence strong. Yet even for the most dedicated wellness professionals, staying on top of CE requirements can feel overwhelming. Between work, clients, […]
How AFPA’s CE Advantage Can Help You Stay Certified and Grow Your Business
When you became certified as a health coach, fitness professional, or nutrition coach, you took the first step toward a career built on helping others live better. But maintaining that certification (and staying relevant in a dynamic industry) requires more than just passion. It requires continual learning that fuels your growth, sharpens your skills, and […]
4 Kettlebell Exercises Clients Should Master
Why These Four Lifts Matter for Every Client In kettlebell training, there are dozens of movements, but only a handful that form the true foundation. The clean, press, squat, and snatch are those essentials. When clients master these four lifts, they gain access to safer, stronger, and more effective training. These lifts not only build […]
AFPA Graduate Spotlight: Terri Scrivano, Pilates Fitness Instructor
During the last 31+ years, AFPA has certified over 130,000 health, nutrition, and fitness professionals. We regularly feature distinguished and new graduates who are using what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference. Meet one of our featured graduates, Terri Scrivano. Terri has earned her Pilates Instructor Certification from AFPA. Meet AFPA Graduate […]
Top Specializations AFPA Offers to Boost Your Income as a Personal Trainer
Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer is a powerful first step in transforming lives, but your earning potential truly expands when you pursue specialized credentials. Whether you’re looking to attract new clients, increase your rates, or diversify your services, adding niche certifications can help you stand out in a competitive field. AFPA offers several industry-leading specialty programs […]
How to Start a Yoga Business in 2025
You know that feeling when you walk out of a yoga class and everything feels better? Your mind is calm, your body feels alive, and you feel focused on what really matters. Here’s a thought: what if you could turn that feeling into something bigger—not just for yourself, but for others? Whether you dream about […]