AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

Last updated on May 29, 2025 If you’re passionate about health, fitness, or nutrition, chances are you’ve thought about turning that passion into a career. Maybe you’ve helped friends clean up their eating habits, designed workouts for your gym buddies, or been the go-to source for wellness tips in your circle. But the leap from […]

Last updated on May 29, 2025 You’re an expert at helping people build muscle, lose weight, run faster, and get in the best shape possible. That’s what certified personal trainers do best. But even if you’re at the top of your game when it comes to training, you’ll need more than killer workouts and a […]

Last updated on May 29, 2025 As a nutrition coach, your best marketing tool isn’t necessarily a clever ad campaign or viral social post—it’s your happy clients. Word-of-mouth referrals are one of the most powerful ways to grow a coaching or consulting practice, especially in a field built on trust and personal transformation. According to […]

Last updated on May 29, 2025 Is a Career in Personal Training Right for You? A career in personal training can be incredibly rewarding—but it’s not just about reps and routines. It’s about coaching, connecting, and helping people transform their health from the inside out. If you’ve ever wondered whether this path is right for […]

Last updated on May 28, 2025 Starting Strong as a New Personal Trainer You’ve completed your personal training certification, studied anatomy, learned how to design effective programs, and passed your exam. But now comes the part that no exam can fully prepare you for—landing your first client. Getting started can feel intimidating, especially when you’re […]

Nutrition professionals are tasked with covering a wide variety of topics, from the effects of sleep deprivation on food choices to the role of exercise in creating a balanced lifestyle. One thing that’s worth putting in the rotation of discussion topics is what’s making the news these days. Being able to put newsworthy stories into […]

What’s your reason for pursuing a career in nutrition? If you’re totally honest, there’s probably more than one. Maybe your own experience with nutrition, food choices, and your health led you down this career path. Or maybe you naturally gravitated to nutrition consulting because you know what a difference a healthy diet can make. And […]

When you’re ready to take the next step in your nutrition or fitness career, most likely that will involve some advanced education through a certification program. But how can you discover which one might be right for you? Fortunately, you’re not the first one to ask this question. That inquiry has prompted the creation of […]