Habit-Based Nutrition Coaching: How to Build Health-Promoting Eating Habits That Last
Why Habits Matter More Than Willpower When most people think about changing their nutrition, they picture overhauling their diet overnight. Strict meal plans and rigid rules often feel like the fastest way to see results. Yet these approaches rarely last because issue is not a lack of motivation but the unsustainable nature of drastic dietary changes. When it comes […]
8 Books to Help You Become a Better Coach
Great coaches are also great learners. The most effective coaches never stop learning. Whether you are supporting someone through a fitness transformation, guiding a client toward healthier eating habits, or helping them navigate stress and life changes, your success as a coach depends on your ability to keep growing. That growth does not only happen […]
How to Build a Back-to-School Wellness Routine for the Whole Family
The Start of a New School Year: An Opportunity for Wellness For many families, the back-to-school season feels like a whirlwind. The slower pace of summer quickly gives way to packed schedules, early mornings, homework deadlines, sports practices, and after-school activities. It’s easy for healthy habits to slip when everyone is trying to keep up. […]
10 Wellness Careers You Can Start Without a Medical Degree
If you’re passionate about health and helping others thrive, but you’re not interested in spending years in medical school, you’re not alone. More people than ever are stepping into meaningful, impactful wellness careers that don’t require an MD, RN, or NP after your name. The wellness industry is booming. As people seek out holistic, preventive, […]
Meet Dr. Shana Walsh: AFPA’s Curriculum Director & Leader Behind Our NBHWC-Approved Health Coaching Education
What happens when a Ph.D. with a passion for behavior change, a knack for curriculum design, and a gift for connection leads your health coach training? You get Dr. Shana Walsh—AFPA’s Director of Education and Curriculum, and the leader of our Master Certified Health and Wellness Coach program. With a Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Nutrition, […]
Health Behavior Change Theories Every Nutrition Coach Should Know (and Use)
Why do some clients crush their nutrition goals while others spin their wheels? Spoiler: It’s not just about willpower or nutritional knowledge. What often separates success from stuck in nutrition coaching is how behaviors are shaped and reshaped over time. “Most people already know exactly the changes they need to make to their diet, but […]
AFPA Graduate Spotlight: Dr. Nikki LeToya White
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, Dr. Nikki LeToya White. Dr. Nikki has earned her Holistic Nutritionist Certification, Health and […]
Comparing the Top 5 NBHWC-Approved Programs: Which Is Right for You?
The field of health coaching is constantly changing, demanding a high level of expertise. If you’re thinking about signing up for a health coaching program and are seeking the top choice, seek accreditation from the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). When selecting a health coaching program, consider the significance of NBHWC accreditation. […]
AFPA Graduate Spotlight: Claire Simmons
During the last 30 years, AFPA has certified over 130,000 health, nutrition, and fitness professionals. We regularly feature distinguished graduates who are using what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference. Meet one of our featured graduates, Claire Simmons, an AFPA Certified Holistic Health Coach. Tell us about yourself. Hi! My name is Claire […]
AFPA vs IIN Health and Wellness Coaching Certification
Choosing the right health and wellness coaching certification can be a pivotal decision for aspiring professionals in the health coaching field. Two notable institutions offering these certifications via online courses are the American Fitness Professionals Association (AFPA) and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). This comparison outlines how AFPA compares to IIN, providing a balanced […]