Frequently Asked Questions from Our Community Members
Every so often, we like to publish some of the more common, most interesting and unique questions we receive about the certificate programs that AFPA offers. If you have a question we haven’t answered below, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. There is no such thing as a bad question and we love […]
What It Takes To Attain A Master Personal Trainer Certification
Becoming a Master Personal Trainer requires time and dedication, and reaching this goal can be a big investment for your future. Our recent research has indicated that the median salary for a personal trainer is $56,000 and the 10 year job growth rate is as high as 24 percent– significantly higher than average. This means that hardworking […]
Your Client is Not at the Personal Trainer Level
Sounds like a foolish statement, right? Well, you might be surprised to know that some personal trainers are more concerned with their own personal agenda than helping their clients.
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Top Foods that Improve Your Workout
You know that exercise and food go hand-in-hand when you want to lose weight and build muscle. However, there are certain foods that work harder than others while you hit the gym. Add these fitness-boosting foods to improve your workout and regular eating plan for best results.
The Top 15 Health & Fitness Articles On The Web for October 2015
With October slowly coming to an end, now is a good time to take a look back at some of the most valuable and influential health and fitness articles published across the Web during the month of October. Whether you’re looking for some valuable information on nutrition-related topics, personal training, or overall fitness, you can […]
Top 5 Apps for Personal Trainers and Health Coaches
As a certified personal trainer or health coach, you are in the business of improving people’s lives. It is rewarding and invigorating, but also comes with challenges. How can you stay on top of the individual needs and progress of each client? Many clients come to you because they need help overcoming the obstacles to […]
What It Takes To Become A Golf Conditioning Specialist
Nearly 27 million Americans play golf, making golf a multi-billion-dollar industry. And these days, serious golfers have begun to understand that the most expensive clubs and technology are no substitute for excellent form and technique. If you’re already certified as a personal trainer but are interested getting involved in this growing industry by helping golfers improve […]
The Top 15 Health & Fitness Articles On The Web: September 2015
Most people know that fitness is important. Perhaps your clients eat well and get some physical exercise every day. Maybe they’re even serious about their physiques, and work out consistently. Whatever the case, you can always take their game to the next level as a personal trainer.
Top 10 Fitness Consultants on Twitter
When it comes to incorporating fitness into our daily lives, we could use a little help. Twitter is a great tool for the dissemination of fitness information and chockfull of tweets from fitness consultants, but there are a few who really hit the mark. Here’s a list of the top 10 fitness consultants to follow […]
5 Tips to Earn More Money as a Personal Trainer
As a personal trainer, you’re probably finding yourself struggling to attract and retain your clients in an attempt to maintain a relatively steady cash flow. If you’re offering 10- and 20-pack sessions to your clients, then you’re probably wasting precious time. If you’re not using the right strategy, then you’re missing out on many opportunities […]