AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

Exercise and physical activity are a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. But, how much exercise do you need to reap the benefits for heart health, brain health, stress reduction, metabolism, bone health, and longevity? 

More than ever, people are interested in applying the practical advice that emerges from scientific research on exercise and the immune system.

  Editor’s Note: This post was originally published March 2014 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. 4.5 million shoulder injuries are reported each year and occur primarily in a gym setting. Learn how you can prevent shoulder injuries from happening to you: The shoulder is an incredible structure. It is […]

Elevator or stairs? Stairs, of course. In a split second, you decide you need to burn those calories that you consumed over lunch, but just two floors and you are already panting. Next time, you decide, you will take the elevator.

Your metabolism is directly responsible for the amount of fat your body gains after eating food. Although our metabolism slows down as we age, significant scientific evidence shows that adopting a healthy lifestyle can boost your metabolism and burn fat effectively.

Fitness is very important for the body regardless of any gender, age, injuries and trauma that you may have faced in your earlier life. Fitness is very essential for overall wellness as it helps you to accomplish your tasks with your full dedication. An unfit body will make it difficult to do various daily tasks […]

Fitness and nutrition go hand-in-hand when it comes to health, so it makes sense that many personal training clients may have questions about food choices, meal plans, and supplements that can complement their training.

Have you always been passionate about a career in fitness but uncertain of how you could pursue it? Whether you recently received a health-related degree, official certification, or you don’t see a future at your current job; taking the proactive next step is essential to planning your career in fitness. One of the most desirable things […]

Inside the Mount Hood Athletic Club near Portland, Ore., a group of 20 kids weaves through a series of cones dribbling basketballs. When personal trainer Trevor Hayward blows a whistle, the kids go from dribbling to passing, and move in for layups.