8 Things to Consider Before Building an Effective Personalized Fitness PlanÂ
Despite what social media and popular fitness DVDs try to tell the masses, fitness coaches and personal trainers know that there is no such thing as a universal fitness plan that works for everyone.
Get Started on the Path to Becoming a Physical Fitness Trainer
Whether you’re a seasoned health and fitness professional, just developing an interest, or you’re in the market for a fulfilling career but you’re unsure of the path you want to take: a career in personal training can help you discover your own personal success, while inspiring others to lead a more fulfilling lifestyle in the […]
AFPA Graduate of the Month: Courtney Rife, Holistic Nutritionist
During the last 30+ years, we’ve certified over 130,000 health, nutrition, and fitness professionals. Each month, we recognize one of our distinguished graduates who use what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference.
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Healthy Fall Foods to Include in Your Client’s Meal Plan
As warm weather, summer cookouts, and spontaneous beach trips make way for the cool breeze, amber-red fallen leaves, and the irresistible smell of pumpkin spice lattes … there’s no denying our transition into the most charming season of the year: fall.
5 Ways to Increase a Client’s Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
Does your client lead a sedentary lifestyle?
Ways to Make Money as a Health Coach
With the growing awareness and appreciation of embracing a healthier lifestyle, the demand for health coaches has skyrocketed. According to Precedence Research, the global health coaching industry is projected to hit nearly $26 billion by 2030. It’s safe to say, this fast-growing industry has opened up a new world of money-making opportunities for health coaches.
L-Glutamine for Gut Health: Can L-Glutamine Help Your Leaky Gut?
L-Glutamine is a key nutrient for gut health, playing a vital role in maintaining and repairing the intestinal lining. It acts as a primary fuel source for intestinal cells, supports gut barrier integrity, and helps reduce inflammation. Research suggests that supplementing with L-Glutamine may aid in healing leaky gut syndrome, improving digestion, and enhancing nutrient […]
AFPA Graduate Spotlight: Amilia Brady, Holistic Nutritionist
During the last 30+ years, we’ve certified over 130,000 professionals. To celebrate, we’ve selected 25 grads to showcase. Meet our next featured grad, Amilia Brady, an AFPA Holistic Nutritionist and an inspiring mom who reinvented her career path and built her own business.
8 Benefits of Chia Seeds and Why You Should Include Them in Your Diet
Did you survive the 1990s without owning a chia pet? Those funky decorations are making a comeback, but not for the reasons you think. This time, the seeds themselves get all the credit. Despite their tiny size, chia seeds are a surprisingly nutritious, versatile cooking ingredient, and they can be effortlessly incorporated into almost any […]
The Ultimate Guide to Intermittent Fasting
Everyone wants to live their healthiest life, but knowing where to start is far from easy. You don’t want to fall into the trap of following a fad diet, but navigating what your body really needs nutritionally isn’t always straightforward either. Should you pay more attention to the timing of your meals? Is It healthy […]