AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

The Best Exercises for Abs

Last updated on May 28, 2025 A strong core is about more than just aesthetics. Itโ€™s the foundation for posture, movement, and stability. Plus, it plays a crucial role in everything from balance and breathing to lifting and long-distance running. Strengthening your abdominal muscles can help reduce back pain, prevent injuries, and even improve athletic […]

3 Exercises to Work into Your Clients’ Summer Fitness Training Plans

Last updated on May 20, 2025 Help Clients Stay Fit All Summer Long As summer arrives, clients often feel more motivated to revisit their health goals. With beach trips, vacations, and outdoor events on the calendar, many are eager to look and feel their best. But warmer weather also presents a unique challenge: gym time […]

10 Easy Ways to Start Exercising and Stick to It In 2017

Working out is not easy for many people. Keeping yourself motivated to stick to your exercise regimen is even harder. Working out has many great benefits such as weight management, improving your energy, reducing stress and anxiety, and other health advantages.

5 Ways to Keep Your Personal Training Clients Motivated in the New Year

Last updated on May 20, 2025 Start the Year Strongโ€”and Keep It Going When January arrives, itโ€™s natural for people to feel a renewed sense of purpose. The promise of a fresh start motivates many to set health and fitness goals with the intention of sticking to them throughout the year. Yet research from the […]

The 10 Most Common Personal Trainer Education Mistakes

Gaining in-depth knowledge about personal training is crucial if you want to help clients achieve their goals โ€” and meet some professional goals of your own. But when it comes to getting the education you need, some wrong detours can come up along the way. Avoid these 10 and youโ€™ll be headed in the right […]

10 Top Strength Exercises for Runners

To be a great runner, you have to take advantage of every opportunity to improve. What many do not realize, however, is that trading some time on the track in favor of a well-structured gym routine could make all the difference. There are multiple reasons why implementing some strength training for runners will improve your […]

Become a Health & Wellness Coach in Six Months or Less

You can choose from a wide variety of programs to learn how to become a health & wellness coach that vary from structured college courses to self-paced, home study, distance learning online classes. If you are looking to make a change and try a new career guiding others to healthier living, it is possible to […]

Top 5 Fitness Training Ideas for Your Workout

  There is a workout for everybody. No matter what your goals and preferences are, there is a type of fitness training that will suit your needs. If you are looking for a way to keep your workout interesting, look no further! We’ve put together a list of five fresh, fun, and effective fitness training […]

Debunking Common Muscle Building Myths

As a personal trainer, you likely see a number of clients who come to you looking to build muscle. Whether they’re looking to get toned, shredded, or any variation thereof, of course you want to do everything you can to help them reach their goals.

Top 6 Time Management Tips for Busy Personal Trainers

Working as a personal trainer is one of the most rewarding jobs a person can have. However, it’s also one of the most demanding in terms of time and energy. On any given day, you may be meeting with several clients while also trying to focus on your own professional development and fitness. It’s no […]