AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

5 Tips for Passing Your Personal Trainer Certification Exam

When you have a passion for health and fitness, there’s a good chance you’re the go-to person your social network reaches out to for advice and information about cardio workouts, strength training, healthy eating, injury prevention, and race-prep strategies. Sound familiar?

5 Ways to Take Advantage of the $3.4 Trillion Health and Wellness Industry

Demand for health and wellness is higher than ever, and growing fast. The Global Wellness Institute, a research firm that focuses on areas like healthy eating, fitness, and anti-aging efforts, notes that wellness is a $3.4 trillion market. That makes it nearly three times larger than the $1 trillion worldwide pharmaceutical industry.

Certified Nutritionist vs. Registered Dietitian: What’s the Difference?

While a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)  is a specialized role that can provide medical nutrition therapy, a Certified Nutritionist (CN) is a lower investment certification with ample opportunities in health and wellness. Each credential includes its own educational prerequisites, certification exams, job opportunities, and licensure requirements.  This article provides a […]

How to Build Your Network as A Nutrition Professional

Starting your own business as a nutritional professional is exciting. You get to set your own hours and help your clients make lasting positive changes in their health. You are also doing it solo, which can make drumming up business and networking a bit intimidating.