AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

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?”

Your client has high blood pressure. Understandably, they’re worried about the effect physical activity could have on their blood pressure. 

Have the holidays snuck up on you again this year? Don’t get overwhelmed with the search for the perfect present! We’ve compiled a guide of some of the best holiday gifts for fitness lovers, and it should serve as inspiration for sourcing presents for everyone on your list.

Recovery from substance abuse is extremely stressful both physically and mentally. While most treatments for addiction involve verbal counseling, some addicts may benefit from a more physical, hands-on form of recovery.

The holidays are here, and for those of us with avid fitness friends and loved ones, so is the challenge of coming up with a fitness-related gift idea that’s unique and useful. Fortunately, we’ve gone ahead and saved you some time by researching and summarizing some of the top gifts for fitness enthusiasts. Whether you’re […]

As a fitness and nutrition professional, is your preferred fitness routine for you and for your clients trending or is it fading into the background? Thanks to some surveys and opinions of experts in the know, you can learn about what’s trending in the fitness world for 2016 and what didn’t make the list.

Especially this time of year, both you and your clients start looking for extra ways to stay healthy and fit. Luckily, with you at their side, they don’t have to worry about staying knowledgeable on topics such as diet, fitness and motivation. Here are 15 articles to absorb and pass on to your clients, family […]

Sara Haley is in the AFPA Member Spotlight!  She is one of the most sought after Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Specialist and creator of the award-winning prenatal workout program, Expecting MORE® and her newly released postnatal program, Expecting More®:The 4th Trimester Workout. With over 15 years of experience as a fitness specialist, including 7 years […]

The fitness industry is more popular now than ever before. In fact, it’s been growing by at least 3% every year and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. As the years go by, researchers and industry leaders are constantly improving and finding new, more efficient ways to get fit.