Functional Training Tips for Certified Personal Trainers
Want to fit functional training into the programs you design for clients as a certified personal trainer? If you have a client who needs to develop balance, improve coordination, or increase strength and endurance, functional training can help. And it’s even more effective when you choose exercises and activities designed to help make your client’s […]
The Role of Nutrition in Chronic Disease Prevention
Humans, like all living things, need to consume food to live. The biological, psychological, and sociocultural need to eat, in fact, is one of the experiences that unite all people.
12 Black American Health and Wellness Pioneers
February is Black History Month in the US, a month dedicated to paying tribute to Black American history. It is also a month dedicated to raising awareness about the deeply inequitable treatment that Black communities have endured in the US, as well as the incredible contributions Black individuals and communities have made to the wellbeing […]
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Beyond Nutrition and Fitness: Other Factors that Affect Our Health
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.
AFPA Graduate of the Month: Kat Sanchez, Holistic Nutritionist
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.
The Top 10 Nutrition Experts to Follow on Twitter
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published October 2015 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. In order to really get the most out of your Twitter account, it’s important to follow other Twitter users that provide great insights. However, it’s also important to exercise some selectivity about the accounts that […]
11 Things to Know About Training Clients 65+
From losing muscle mass, decreased flexibility, compromised balance, old injuries and medical issues, training senior clients may require a more intricate approach and a different workout regimen compared to your younger clients. Training elderly clients aged 65+ doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve come up with 11 key points for you to consider.
AFPA Graduate of the Month: Dr. Maria Banks, Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist
During the last 27 years, we’ve certified over 130,000 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.
8 Signs You’re Dehydrated and What You Can Do About It
Did you know that the human body is made up of approximately 60% water? Water is crucial for healthy digestion, proper breathing, and just about every basic function. When you don’t have proper fluid levels, dehydration can occur which can lead to various less than favorable side effects.
6 Foods that Strengthen Immune Function
Immune-strengthening foods aren’t just for the cold and flu seasons anymore. All year round, our bodies are exposed to bacteria and viruses that can kick us off our feet.