AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

While working with personal training clients, looking ahead can help you make decisions when creating a program that meets your clients’ needs and helps them accomplish their goals. Whether you’re a personal trainer at a big box gym or have your own studio, looking ahead is also necessary to stay competitive for your business. Let’s […]

Last updated July 17, 2025 Why Choosing the Right Nutrition Certification Program Matters Pursuing a career in nutrition is an exciting and meaningful decision. As a nutrition professional, you have the opportunity to improve lives, empower healthier habits, and help individuals take control of their well-being. But before you can begin making a difference, you […]

Ever wondered what it would feel like to live out your passion? Interested in hearing from someone who professionally helps others find and live their passion? We put together this Q&A session with personal development thought leader and coach, Barrie Davenport, to help you think through these questions and more.

After you’ve put in the work, learned in-depth and evidence-based insights about nutrition, and earned your certification, you may be left with one big question: What happens now? With a nutrition certification, you’re holding an entry pass to a breadth of different opportunities. From career tracks to specializations, you can use your certification to explore […]

Ever wondered what it would feel like to live out your passion? Interesting in hearing from someone who professionally helps others find and live out their passion?

As a nutrition consultant, you stay on top of nutrition news and studies so that you can discuss the latest trends with clients and be informed about your profession. But are you equally organized when it comes to running your consulting practice as a business? Or empowering your clients to track their nutrition more effectively?

Do you wake up feeling refreshed and energized because you can’t wait to start your work for the day? Are you constantly amazed by how committed, passionate, and motivated you feel, thanks to your career choice? If these feelings seem like they only happen to other people, you might be ready for a career shift.

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 […]