How AFPA’s CE Advantage Can Help You Stay Certified and Grow Your Business
When you became certified as a health coach, fitness professional, or nutrition coach, you took the first step toward a career built on helping others live better. But maintaining that certification (and staying relevant in a dynamic industry) requires more than just passion. It requires continual learning that fuels your growth, sharpens your skills, and […]
4 Kettlebell Exercises Clients Should Master
Why These Four Lifts Matter for Every Client In kettlebell training, there are dozens of movements, but only a handful that form the true foundation. The clean, press, squat, and snatch are those essentials. When clients master these four lifts, they gain access to safer, stronger, and more effective training. These lifts not only build […]
8 Books to Help You Become a Better Coach
Great coaches are also great learners. The most effective coaches never stop learning. Whether you are supporting someone through a fitness transformation, guiding a client toward healthier eating habits, or helping them navigate stress and life changes, your success as a coach depends on your ability to keep growing. That growth does not only happen […]
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Best Continuing Education Courses for Nutrition Coaches in 2025
Continuing Education for the Modern Nutrition Coach The nutrition field is evolving faster than ever. In just the past few years, research has reshaped how we view carbohydrates, dietary fat, gut health, and even alcohol and wellness. Clients are asking more informed questions, trends come and go in the blink of an eye, and wellness […]
AFPA Graduate Spotlight: Terri Scrivano, Pilates Fitness Instructor
During the last 31+ years, AFPA has certified over 130,000 health, nutrition, and fitness professionals. We regularly feature distinguished and new graduates who are using what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference. Meet one of our featured graduates, Terri Scrivano. Terri has earned her Pilates Instructor Certification from AFPA. Meet AFPA Graduate […]
How to Build a Back-to-School Wellness Routine for the Whole Family
The Start of a New School Year: An Opportunity for Wellness For many families, the back-to-school season feels like a whirlwind. The slower pace of summer quickly gives way to packed schedules, early mornings, homework deadlines, sports practices, and after-school activities. It’s easy for healthy habits to slip when everyone is trying to keep up. […]
10 Wellness Careers You Can Start Without a Medical Degree
If you’re passionate about health and helping others thrive, but you’re not interested in spending years in medical school, you’re not alone. More people than ever are stepping into meaningful, impactful wellness careers that don’t require an MD, RN, or NP after your name. The wellness industry is booming. As people seek out holistic, preventive, […]
Meet Dr. Shana Walsh: AFPA’s Curriculum Director & Leader Behind Our NBHWC-Approved Health Coaching Education
What happens when a Ph.D. with a passion for behavior change, a knack for curriculum design, and a gift for connection leads your health coach training? You get Dr. Shana Walsh—AFPA’s Director of Education and Curriculum, and the leader of our Master Certified Health and Wellness Coach program. With a Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Nutrition, […]
Top Specializations AFPA Offers to Boost Your Income as a Personal Trainer
Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer is a powerful first step in transforming lives, but your earning potential truly expands when you pursue specialized credentials. Whether you’re looking to attract new clients, increase your rates, or diversify your services, adding niche certifications can help you stand out in a competitive field. AFPA offers several industry-leading specialty programs […]
Health Behavior Change Theories Every Nutrition Coach Should Know (and Use)
Why do some clients crush their nutrition goals while others spin their wheels? Spoiler: It’s not just about willpower or nutritional knowledge. What often separates success from stuck in nutrition coaching is how behaviors are shaped and reshaped over time. “Most people already know exactly the changes they need to make to their diet, but […]