AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

As you age, your metabolism naturally slows down. As a result, many people find that they have a harder time shedding fat and losing weight—even when they’ve been exercising and eating healthy. If this is a struggle you’re currently facing, then you might be wondering what steps you can take to boost your metabolism. Certainly […]

Exercise Equipment and Fitness Equipment including exercise bikes, treadmills, at home gym machines, studio equipment, elliptical & weight training equipment.

When it comes to youth conditioning, most coaches would agree that young athletes should master bodyweight training before external loading. Before we learn to lift a weight we have to first be proficient at moving our bodies. It is important for our young

As a personal trainer you may jump out of bed each morning ready to crush your next workout. For the average person, however, that excitement may not come naturally, or at all. Fortunately all hope isn’t lost—you can help your clients shift their mindset and think more positively about their next session. 

Kettlebells make a great addition to any workout for two reasons. First, they give you that strong, balanced physique that you and your clients have always sought. Second, a kettlebell exercise combines strength training and cardio, so you can get more accomplished in your workout in less time. And in case you need another reason to add a kettlebell […]

As soon as one of your female clients finds out that she is pregnant, she will likely come to you with dozens of questions—Do I have to stop running? Will strength training cause injury? Can I still work my abdominals? While it’s safe for many (but not all) to continue to work out during pregnancy, […]

As daylight hours get shorter and the holiday season ramps up, schedules and routines inevitably shift. For many of your clients, these changes can pose challenges to their fitness and nutrition habits and goals. Whether it’s due to endless holiday parties or harsh winter weather, it’s common for people to downshift their healthy eating and […]

As a personal trainer, we have all been there: that moment when your client waltzes in the gym and has no interest in today’s workout (regardless if they have made it to their appointment slot or not). Whether your client is short on motivation, or they’re short on time, we have put together a few […]

When one of your clients is brand new to eating clean and training hard, what is exactly going through their mind? We can venture a guess to say it’s a multitude of things, including: Whether your client is feeling discouraged or they are lacking motivation, simply remind them that reshaping their lifestyle doesn’t have to mean […]

“You didn’t follow the exercise plan—why?” vs. “How have you been adjusting to the new workout program?”