AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

As a personal trainer you may jump out of bed each morning ready to crush your next workout. For the average person, however, that excitement may not come naturally, or at all. Fortunately all hope isn’t lost—you can help your clients shift their mindset and think more positively about their next session. 

Kettlebells make a great addition to any workout for two reasons. First, they give you that strong, balanced physique that you and your clients have always sought. Second, a kettlebell exercise combines strength training and cardio, so you can get more accomplished in your workout in less time. And in case you need another reason to add a kettlebell […]

As soon as one of your female clients finds out that she is pregnant, she will likely come to you with dozens of questions—Do I have to stop running? Will strength training cause injury? Can I still work my abdominals? While it’s safe for many (but not all) to continue to work out during pregnancy, […]

As daylight hours get shorter and holidays ramp up, winter schedules and routines tend to shift. That’s when your clients’ fitness and nutrition habits can take a hit. Whether it’s from rounds of holiday parties or from ice storms raging outside, there’s a tendency to downshift healthy eating and regular activity.

As a personal trainer, we have all been there: that moment when your client waltzes in the gym and has no interest in today’s workout (regardless if they have made it to their appointment slot or not). Whether your client is short on motivation, or they’re short on time, we have put together a few […]

When one of your clients is brand new to eating clean and training hard, what is exactly going through their mind? We can venture a guess to say it’s a multitude of things, including: Whether your client is feeling discouraged or they are lacking motivation, simply remind them that reshaping their lifestyle doesn’t have to mean […]

“You didn’t follow the exercise plan—why?” vs. “How have you been adjusting to the new workout program?”

Your client has high blood pressure. Understandably, they’re worried about the effect physical activity could have on their blood pressure. 

Have the holidays snuck up on you again this year? Don’t get overwhelmed with the search for the perfect present! We’ve compiled a guide of some of the best holiday gifts for fitness lovers, and it should serve as inspiration for sourcing presents for everyone on your list.

Recovery from substance abuse is extremely stressful both physically and mentally. While most treatments for addiction involve verbal counseling, some addicts may benefit from a more physical, hands-on form of recovery.