15 Cool Workout Gadgets that Actually Work
With the tremendous growth of wearable technology, workout gadgets have become an integral part in the health and fitness industry. Whether you’re looking to gain the edge you need against your competition, track data to become healthier, or you want something that’ll help you recover faster – there’s a gadget that’ll suit your needs.
10 Tips to Prevent Injury When Designing a Client’s Routine
Client injury. Also synonymous with the word “nightmare” when you’re a certified personal trainer, especially when the said injury is sustained as a direct result of your training program.
Not Training Your Pregnant Client’s Pelvic Floor Muscles? That’s a Mistake
Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are two of the most common pelvic floor disorders associated with pregnancy. Both conditions can negatively impact a pregnant individual’s quality of life.
11 Personal Trainer Apps That’ll Take Your Business to the Next Level
In a time when there is an app for almost everything, it’s crucial to start using technology to take your personal training business to the next level. We know that after you earn your personal training certificate, that is just the beginning. And we’re here to support you as you grow.
Exercise during Pregnancy: 6 Major Benefits to Communicate with Clients
Your client is now pregnant—and perhaps fears that continuing with their personal training sessions may injure themselves or harm their unborn baby. What now?
Anabolic Steroids and The Depression Connection
Testosterone is thought to be the root of male aggression. Above-average levels of testosterone have been observed in incarcerated violent criminals and in athletes engaged in semi-violent sports such as football, lacrosse, and ice hockey. The term “roid rage” has been applied to the explosive and often irrational behavior seen in men and women who use […]
The Summer Total Body Workout Plan
For a lot of us, this past winter was the season of hibernation. Now that it’s June, the official start of summer is only days away. This, of course, calls for trips to the beach, cocktails on the porch and barbecues on the weekends. While this all sounds like the perfect start to a memorable […]
Fasted vs. Fed Training: Which Benefits Your Clients More?
Here’s a summary of the most crucial things to know about fasted vs. fed training—including definitions, advantages and disadvantages, and how to know when to use what for your client—so you can better coach your client through their weight loss journey.
Mix up Your Daily Exercise Plan: Incorporate a Stability Ball
At AFPA we are firm believers in mixing up your workout routine to keep it fresh and challenging. Not only will it increase your endurance but it will keep you engaged in each workout. Just like anything else, when you follow the same old routine, you are less likely to feel excited about your workout. In today’s post, […]
8 Things to Consider Before Building an Effective Personalized Fitness Plan
Despite what social media and popular fitness DVDs try to tell the masses, fitness coaches and personal trainers know that there is no such thing as a universal fitness plan that works for everyone.