AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

It’s no secret that we live in a pretty stressful world. Electronics that emit blue light demand our attention professionally and personally, and human beings are spending less time exposed to natural sunlight.

During the last 26 years, we’ve certified over 119,000 health, nutrition and fitness professionals. Beginning in March of 2020, we'll be recognizing one of our distinguished graduates each month who uses what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference.

Meet our first graduate of the month, Amber Smith, an AFPA certified holistic health coach & personal trainer.

Whether you know it for its reported ability to build muscle, alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, or fight free radicals, there’s no denying resveratrol is booming in popularity. 

Did you know that 91 percent of young consumers say they trust online reviews? Did you know that the same is true for 79 percent of consumers aged 35–54 and 61 percent of consumers over the age of 55?

Most of us already know or have heard of antioxidants and the role they play in reducing oxidative stress in the body. They do this by improving the efficiency with which the body neutralizes reactive oxygen species or, as they are commonly referred to, free radicals. 

Experts estimate that by the year 2023, over 333 billion emails will be sent every day. 

Your heart works tirelessly, every moment of every day. It’s responsible for providing oxygen and blood flow to your brain and other vital organs.

There are more than 350,000 personal trainers working in the United States and almost 110,000 health coaches. 

In the sports nutrition market, the biggest heavyweight contender has to be protein powder. In fact, protein powders make up nearly 70 percent of the industry’s $16 billion market.

As a health and fitness professional, you know it is imperative to offer the highest quality of service possible to your clients. Competition is fierce, and your customers have plenty of choices for where they spend their personal training and health coaching budget.