AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

Health and nutrition coaches commonly encounter people with many misconceptions about what it means to eat healthily.

You just got an email in your inbox, confirming you have a brand new fitness client! Congratulations!

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. 

As a health professional, one all-encompassing way to discuss with your clients why it is important to make long-lasting lifestyle changes is to discuss the impact of what we put into our bodies on how we age.

When we get overstressed, we hold tension in the muscles all over our bodies, from our jaws to our shoulders and even our shins and the bottoms of our feet. We have trouble focusing and feel anxious, jittery, and overwhelmed. 

August is Black-Owned Business Month! In honor of Black-Owned Business Month, we wanted to highlight some amazing Black-owned small and medium companies that are adding tremendous value to the health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness industries. 

Your next appointment is just minutes away, and you can’t help but cringe. You feel the tension in your neck as you picture yourself face-to-face with that client again.

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. Meet our graduate for the month of August, Maithilee Samant, an AFPA certified holistic nutritionist.

The National MS Society defines multiple sclerosis (MS) as an immune-mediated process in which the body’s immune system response is directed at the central nervous system (CNS).

Normal office chairs are notorious for negatively impacting your posture, especially if you are sitting in them improperly. Slouching in your chair may also lead to a decrease in your core strength and a number of other health problems we’ll explore further in this article.