AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

Nearly 27 million Americans play golf, making golf a multi-billion-dollar industry. And these days, serious golfers have begun to understand that the most expensive clubs and technology are no substitute for excellent form and technique. If you’re already certified as a personal trainer but are interested getting involved in this growing industry by helping golfers improve […]

As a personal trainer, you’re probably finding yourself struggling to attract and retain your clients in an attempt to maintain a relatively steady cash flow. If you’re offering 10- and 20-pack sessions to your clients, then you’re probably wasting precious time. If you’re not using the right strategy, then you’re missing out on many opportunities […]

We all come to a crossroads in our lives when we have to make a significant choice. For many, this concerns their careers.  As a personal trainer, you incorporate constant variety including new clients, new workout routines and fresh playlists in your everyday work. But what about employment opportunities? While you certainly have a variety […]

Does your passion for health and fitness run so deep that you’re continuously looking for ways to incorporate it into your lifestyle? Did your afternoon jog turn into your evening ritual? Has every meal become the epitome of a healthy Pinterest-worthy recipe? If so, weave health and fitness into every aspect of your life, including your […]

While a triathlon-coaching career alone can be highly rewarding, you can find even more success by finding your niche and standing out from the competition. Consider honing in on a speciality, such as an injury-prevention specialist, so you can take your clients from beginning to end and help them prevent injuries in the process. Next, […]

More and more people are suffering from obesity. As we all know generally, many diseases actually started from obesity. To prevent that, losing weight or more accurately, eating right and exercising to lose fat is important to ensure a longer life. Unfortunately, many people fail to do so on their own. They need guidance from […]

Whether you are a seasoned health and fitness enthusiast, recently received a health related degree, or are just developing an interest, one thing is for certain: the health-care industry is an ever-changing, growing market. Fortunately for aspiring health professionals such as yourself, consumers are rapidly becoming more health conscious. As a result of this growing behavior, […]

You likely didn’t jump into the health and fitness business expecting to diversify your training through marketing tools and techniques. Chances are, you started your career because you were, and still are, passionate about leading a healthy lifestyle and inspiring others to do the same. While your passion and your methods are certainly essential to the success of your […]

With the stability of today’s health and wellness trends, it’s clear that a healthy lifestyle is becoming an essential piece to our evolving culture. The question is, what does this mean for aspiring health and wellness professionals? The answer is simple: With the innovative nature of the industry, coupled with a growing market opportunity, we […]

So you’re eager to start your personal-training business? Before you jump into anything, it’s important to decide what you would like to accomplish with your certification. Whether you’re looking to make a difference in other people’s lives, or you’re just eager to transition your healthy lifestyle into a career, it’s important that you establish clear goals […]