Unlocking Behavior Change as Health Coaches: 7 Ways Coaches Support Clients for Lasting Change
Ultimate Health Behavioral Change Playbook for Health & Wellness Coaches Looking to Support Change in Clients’ Lives The journey toward optimal health and well-being is a deeply personal and transformative process, requiring individuals to navigate a complex landscape of habits, beliefs, and environmental factors. Health behavior change is a crucial component of this journey, as […]
Superfoods for Better Living
Brazilian born Bernardo LaPallo lives in Mesa, Arizona and some people are calling him a Supercentenarian after celebrating his 113th birthday. When someone reaches this remarkable milestone, one might think to ask him, to what do you credit your longevity? According to Mr. LaPallo, he lives by one simple rule, “You are what you eat,” […]
Aging & Physical Activity Resources
Aging & Physical Activity People who stayed physically active into old age tended to have larger brains than those who did not exercise in the study, published today in the journal Neurology. The brain typically shrinks in late adulthood, and this shrinkage is believed to play a role in age-related memory decline. The
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AFPA Graduate Spotlight: Stephanie Sands, Health and Wellness Coach
Was there some kind of life-changing event that directed you to start on the health and wellness path? During the last 30+ years, we’ve certified over 130,000 professionals. Meet one of our featured grads, Stephanie Sands, an AFPA Certified Health & Wellness Coach, who has grown her coaching business with the help of AFPA.
8 Ways to Enhance Your Career in Health and Wellness
As an advocate for healthy eating and an active lifestyle, your health and wellness career is incredibly important to you. With your passion for healthy living, you know that you must constantly work to grow your business and career—standing still is not an option.
7 Ways Exercise Makes You Look And Feel Younger
The benefits of regular exercise are impressive: they help strengthen the joints, build muscles, improve immunity, and stave off illness. But, there is another enticing reason why you should work out daily – they make you look and feel younger. No matter how many birthdays you’ve celebrated, exercise can make you look younger and fitter […]
7 Mistakes Trainers Make When Coaching Postpartum Clients
Welcome to a deep dive into an essential but often overlooked aspect of fitness training – coaching postpartum clients. The journey into motherhood is profound, transforming a woman’s life in myriad ways, physically, emotionally, and mentally. Fitness trainers can play an important role in this journey, assisting new mothers to regain their strength, restore their […]
10 Apps and Software That Nutrition Consultants Can Use With Clients
As a nutrition consultant passionate about helping others live a healthier lifestyle, you stay on top of the latest trends so you can provide the best experience for your clients. Your expertise is second to none, but are you also staying on top of the nutrition coaching apps and software to help you attract more […]
5 Ways to Help Clients Create Nutritional Goals for the New Year
For many, January 1st marks an imperative date for new beginnings and possibilities for the coming year. At the top of that resolution list are often health and fitness aspirations, like shedding those last ten pounds or finally running in the city marathon. However, one of the biggest mistakes we are all guilty of making is setting unattainable […]
5 Questions You Need To Ask Before Enrolling in Nutrition School
Whether you’ve been passionate about nutrition for years or you’re considering adding nutritional insight to your health coaching or fitness training career, nutrition school can be the educational boost you need.