AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

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. 

5 Steps to Determine if You Need a Holistic Nutrition Certification

If youโ€™re already practicing clean eating, or following a Paleo, vegetarian, or whole foods diet, you already know your food choices have a big impact on your health. But not everybody does. About 76 percent of adults donโ€™t eat enough fruit, and about 87 percent donโ€™t get the recommended amount of vegetables, according to the […]

Personal Trainer Job Description & Salary

Have you been dreaming about a career in fitness but are not sure where to start? Maybe you don’t think you have what it takes? We feel confident that you do; all you need is the right resources to get started! 

How to Get Started with a Career in Nutrition Counseling

If you have been considering a career in the health and fitness industry there is no better time than the present! At AFPA, we are becoming more conscious than ever about what we eat and where it comes from, especially with increasing trends towards organic, sustainable or locally grown food.

Can Personal Trainers Give Meal Plans?

Fitness and nutrition naturally go hand-in-hand, and personal trainers are often asked for their advice on how clients can boost performance, lose weight, deal with a chronic health condition, lower potential health risks, and get adequate nutrient intake.