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
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.
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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 […]
Top 10 Nutrition Apps and Software to Power Your Practice in 2025
Last updated on July 17, 2025 As a certified nutrition professional, you already know this: most of the magic happens between sessions. That space where clients make meal choices, struggle with motivation, track (or forget to), and form the daily habits that shape their long-term health. It’s also where they need you the most. That’s […]
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.
What are the Responsibilities of a Nutritionist?
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published July 2015 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. As a nutrition consultant, you have a unique opportunity to help your clients develop better eating habits, achieve their weight-loss and fitness goals and ultimately maintain healthy and fulfilling lifestyle changes. “Proper nutrition is essential to healthy living […]
8 Best Practices for Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet
Plant-based diets have gained popularity in the health, wellness, and nutrition world, as evidence has rapidly piled up around the benefits of eating patterns where most foods come from plants rather than animals.