AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

Conducting a client nutrition assessment can be straightforward provided you have a solid grasp on your client's nutritional needs, fitness goals, lifestyle habits, and mindset toward food and eating choices.

People have a wide range of feelings about 2021 coming to a close and diverse expectations for 2022. 

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

The holidays are accompanied by a range of complex emotions and experiences, and they are not always positive. 

Given that the world has spent the last two years in and out of lockdowns (due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic), it’s no surprise to learn that technology is increasingly cementing its place within people’s fitness routines.

Imposter syndrome is experienced by the best of us. It makes us doubt our abilities and may keep us from taking steps toward our professional goals. 

“To be honest, I’m afraid of working out in the gym.”

The pandemic has forced the world online. Meetings, lectures, church services, and even lifecycle events—like weddings and funerals—have gone virtual. In fact, for many individuals, a typical day right now could play out entirely in the digital world.

During the last 26 years, we’ve certified over 119,000 health, nutrition, and fitness professionals. Each month, we recognize one of our distinguished graduates who use what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference. 

Between 50% and 80% of adolescents and adults report feeling lonely. Loneliness, isolation, and lack of human connection are associated with low health-related quality of life. At the foot of the COVID-19 pandemic and the stay-at-home and social distancing orders, health advocates warn that social isolation and loneliness in certain populations may even be the next public health crisis.