7 Controversial Weight-Loss Strategies and What To Do Instead
Countless diet tips and fads seem to lurk around every digital corner. They promise quick weight loss and unrealistic results to unsuspecting readers who don’t know any better than to fall for the latest gimmick. They leave people disappointed, discouraged, and often weighing even more than they did before they started.
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Food Pyramid
An anti-inflammatory diet is recommended to people to prevent different health issues from arising or as part of a treatment regimen for a range of chronic conditions, from a permeable gut (leaky gut) to chronic back pain.
6 Benefits of Exercise Beyond Weight Loss All Fitness Coaches Should Know
Thinness equals health and moral virtue. That’s diet culture in a nutshell. But as a fitness coach, like a Certified Personal Trainer or Yoga Instructor, you’re probably familiar with how misguided diet culture beliefs are.
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Do You Need a Certification to Become a Health Coach?
People across the world are increasingly prioritizing their health. Unfortunately, “prioritizing health” isn’t quite the same as actually living a healthy lifestyle. Take this 2016 study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, for instance. Researchers found that an average of only 2.7% of Americans met four basic qualifications of a healthy lifestyle. What’s behind this disconnect? […]
Tackling Imposter Syndrome as a Health and Fitness Professional
Imposter syndrome is experienced by the best of us. It makes us doubt our abilities and may keep us from taking steps toward our professional goals.
The Pros and Cons of Working with MLM Nutrition Companies to Grow Your Income
Nutrition and fitness companies that are based on a multi-level marketing (MLM) model often approach health and wellness professionals, hoping they’ll want to sell MLM products to their client base.
9 Powerful Foods to Fight Aging
Many scientists believe that chronic inflammation, which is caused by various factors such as a bad diet, smoking and stress, triggers symptoms of aging. So step on the cigarette butt, let go of what’s stressing you out, and clean up your diet with these nutrient dense, inflammation fighting foods, to help you obtain optimal health and […]
6 Email Templates to Encourage & Check-In With Your Clients
These days, email marketing is invaluable in connecting with potential and current clients. Whether you’re a personal trainer, health coach, or nutritionist, keeping in touch with prospective and ongoing customers is one of the best ways to show them you care, stay fresh in their memory, and start or continue receiving their business.
12 Delicious Low Carb Foods For Healthy Living
When sticking to a low carbohydrate diet, it’s very easy to fall into the habit of using the same ingredients over and over. Yet it can rather feel bland to eat the same salads and protein ingredients, so here’s a few quick and easy alternatives. The chances are you’re probably missing out on a wide […]
AFPA Graduate of the Month: Laura Heflin, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant
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.