How to Land Your First Holistic Nutrition Client
You’ve researched and explored holistic nutrition, and now you’re ready to turn that passion into a profession. But when it comes to working with clients and sharing your insights, where do you begin?
How to Become a Personal Trainer Online: Follow These Steps
When Dave Smith decided he wanted to learn how to become a personal trainer, he earned a fitness certification and started training clients in the gym. It was a great way to get started. But he wanted more control over his schedule, more time to spend with his family, a way to earn more money, […]
AFPA Graduate of the Month: Kiana Williams , Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist
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 are using what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference.
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Holistic Ways to Manage Stress During the Holidays
Believe it or not, the holidays are just around the corner.
Insider Tips to Gain a Social Media Following for Your Fitness Coaching Business
Social media isn’t really optional for fitness coaches anymore—it’s essential. When potential clients are searching for a fitness coach to help them reach their goals, Facebook and Instagram are often the first places they look. When you get only one shot at a great first impression, you’ve got to get it right. Luckily, with just […]
Personal Trainer Trends and Where to Position Yourself for Success
Personal trainers, both private and as part of larger organizations, should pay attention to trends in the industry to help position themselves for maximum marketability. Understanding the concerns of potential and existing clients as well as the fitness or nutrition movements that are growing in popularity will help trainers to identify with clients and ultimately, […]
The Fundamentals of Plant-Based Cooking Oils for Nutrition and Wellness Professionals
Edible oil has been the subject of debate by nutrition, gastronomic, and food scientists alike.
AFPA Publishes Guide to Personal Trainer Salaries
Leader in Fitness Certification Programs Examines the Income Potential of Professionals in This Booming Industry Ship Bottom, NJ—October 20, 2016 — American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA), the industry leader in providing health, fitness, and nutrition certification programs to world-class professionals, today announced it is publishing a guide examining the income potential of personal […]
The Best of Bodyweight Training
When it comes to youth conditioning, most coaches would agree that young athletes should master bodyweight training before external loading. Before we learn to lift a weight we have to first be proficient at moving our bodies. It is important for our young
AFPA vs. Institute for Integrative Nutrition: Holistic Nutrition Program Certification
As people become more empowered to take control of their health, nutrition is naturally a major area for personal change. But with so much research being released every day, and sometimes conflicting advice that comes from it, many of those looking for solid nutrition info need help navigating their way to wellness. That’s where a […]