AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

As a personal trainer, you’re responsible for motivating your clients and seeing their goals all the way through. On the not-so-obvious side, you must lead by example if you want to become and stay successful in this competitive, ever-evolving industry. In other words, practice what you preach and you’ll be sure to inspire your clients. […]

Eating healthy and working on staying physically fit may sound like a breeze to you, but some of your clients may need convincing; especially if they are just realizing the risk of poor lifestyle choices. Whether your client hopes to lose weight or just live a healthier lifestyle, we have compiled a set of tips […]

At AFPA we truly believe that there is a science behind everything; especially when it comes to fitness, or more specifically, strength training. To get the most out of any workout you need to focus on form, posture and what each individual body can handle. If you’re looking to improve strength training for you or your […]

How many times has one of your clients wanted to give up during a workout? What about you? Well, according to health expert Gretchen Reynolds in contribution to The New York Times, you both are certainly not alone. In fact: “Intense, highly demanding exercise has many health benefits and one signal drawback. It can be physically unpleasant, […]

It’s that time of year again. Marathon season is in full-swing, and whether you’re planning to conquer one of the most physical and mental challenges around, or you’re advising your client on preventative measures, we have four tips you should consider before lacing up your running shoes and taking on those 26.2 miles.

We believe that transforming a person’s body will ultimately lead to a transformation of that person’s life – and we want to help you make that transformation a reality for your clients. But with millions of tips to cull through on the internet, as well as in magazines and other fitness resources, how can you determine what ones will be […]

When you think of exercising, there is a good chance you picture a large gym with wall-to-wall mirrors, grunting powerlifters, and fitness classes featuring trendy exercises you can barely pronounce. The truth is, gyms, fitness studios, and exercise classes can easily overwhelm—or bore—the health-conscious individual.

As you age, your metabolism naturally slows down. As a result, many people find that they have a harder time shedding fat and losing weight—even when they’ve been exercising and eating healthy. If this is a struggle you’re currently facing, then you might be wondering what steps you can take to boost your metabolism. Certainly […]

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When it comes to youth conditioning, most coaches would agree that young athletes should master bodyweight training before external loading. Before we learn to lift a weight we have to first be proficient at moving our bodies. It is important for our young