AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

Think about the last time you were on social media, and you were itching to get on a company’s webpage to find out more about a product or service. 

It’s no secret. When you are confident in your coaching abilities, you inspire a sense of trust in your clients. 

We seek out specialized professionals to carry out specific jobs. Think about hiring contractors for repair work in your home. Whether you hired them for previous jobs, they were referred to you, they are included in your home insurance plan, or you read their online reviews, you generally trust that these specialized professionals are good at what they do and will seek them out for specific services. 

Environmental toxins, or chemical pollutants, are chemicals that are found in the environment due to natural processes or pollution resulting from manufactured products and processes. Sometimes, they are called environmental chemicals since they are only toxic once they reach certain levels in the body and start affecting normal biological processes. 

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. 

Are you ready to hit the ground running with your health, nutrition, or fitness coaching certification?

For most people, the first two things that come to mind when thinking about how to improve their health are eating better and improving fitness levels. 

In recent years, and especially since the social distancing recommendations and stay-at-home orders made during the COVID-19 pandemic, people have turned to web-based fitness coaching and personal training services to stay on top of their exercise and physical activity routines. 

Are you looking for some inspiration to add a little variety to your plant-based meals?

Canned black beans are a convenient go-to plant-based source of protein that is relatively easy to find in most grocery stores. However, there are dozens of different types of beans and legumes you can add to your personal ingredient rotation and recommend to your coaching clients when discussing nutrient-packed choices. 

Research has shown that certified health and wellness coaches significantly improve client wellness and patient health outcomes.