AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

As a personal-trainer, you’re always looking for ways to build endurance and help your clients do the same. This, of course, is always easier said than done. For you, maybe you’re trying to accomplish your next marathon. For your new client, however, he or she is likely trying to complete their first mile and finish […]

Let’s face it, not everyone loves getting up at the crack of dawn to squeeze in a workout before the day begins. But if your client is a chronic snoozer, the issue is not the alarm clock, it’s your client. Despite what your clients may think, the trick to exercising in the morning is all […]

Back in December, we took a look at some of the trends we were confident would take off in 2015. Now that we’re almost half way through—yes, really—we want to check in on your resolutions and make sure you’re also keeping your clients’ routines fresh and effective for the spring and summer seasons. And if you were […]

As the discussion of the importance of exercise continues, many people are looking for different ways to achieve their health goals. The important thing to keep in mind is that exercise helps you feel great, reduces your risk of certain diseases like heart disease and cancer, and also helps boost your mood and to ward […]

For many, exercise and enjoyment do not go hand-in-hand, especially for your less motivated clients. This however, is not an opportunity to give up, but to inspire your clients through new and engaging forms of exercise. And let’s face it, as a personal trainer your clients are looking to you for inspiration and you must […]

As the month of January begins to wind down, we would like to ask you, ‘Are you staying true to your 2015 resolutions?’ While many consider new years resolutions as nothing but a fad that diminishes by the second week of January, others use it as an opportunity to set new, measurable goals for the […]

Successful and effective trainers are dedicated to serving all aspects of their clients’ health and fitness needs; just as you would pay close attention to form, selecting the right equipment will help to maximize performance. Everything from the right body foam roller to athletic footwear is an important aspect of your training. In this guide, we take the guesswork out of finding […]

Are you in search of inspiration? Look no further, we have compiled a list of five inspirational and famous personal trainers that we could all learn a thing or two from – let’s take a look at how they got started and why we find them inspiring- just in time for the new year!

Ah the holidays, they’re officially here! Tis the season of joy, celebrations, loved ones, giving, and of course, indulging—because let’s face it, it wouldn’t be the holidays without office parties, cocktail hours and feasting! While you should never discourage your client from treating themselves once in a while, it’s important that they keep their goals […]

Anyone who is physically active and has experienced a sports related injury or setback knows that it can feel like the end of the world when they are recommended to rest and wait for their body to recover. When this occurs, muscles are constrained in a cast, or are inactive because of an injury and will begin to reduce […]