10 Workout Secrets for Lifelong Fitness

     

    10 Workout Secrets for Lifelong Fitness

    Getting and staying fit can be a challenge for some. For others it is a way of life. So what's the secret of people who have managed to make exercise a lifelong habit? Try following these top exercise tips and tricks, workout secrets or just food

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    Strength & Cardio Exercise for Older Adults

    Staying fit and mobile is essential, especially for senior citizens. As we get older, healthy, frequent movements are paramount for staying balanced, stable and in control of our minds and bodies. With all of the trends out there, however, it can be difficult to decide which ones are truly best for seniors.

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    How to Prevent Injuries During Marathon Season

    It's that time of year again. Marathon season is in full-swing, and whether you're planning to conquer one of the most physical and mental challenges around, or you're advising your client on preventative measures, we have four tips you should consider before lacing up your running shoes and taking on those 26.2 miles.

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    6 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Personal-Training Goals

    As a personal trainer, you're responsible for motivating your clients and seeing their goals all the way through. On the not-so-obvious side, you must lead by example if you want to become and stay successful in this competitive, ever-evolving industry. In other words, practice what you preach and you'll be sure to inspire your clients. And while experience, education and customer-service skills are paramount for success, if you aren't training at the same speed and nourishing your body with a clean diet, your clients may follow suit.

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    How to Strength Train at Home for Optimal Results

    As a personal trainer, we all have our favorite way to get and stay in shape, whether it be going for a run, challenging your core in a Pilates class or working up a sweat in the SoulCycle studio. While all of these workouts seem achievable to you in a day or two, what about your clients? Since they likely don't have unlimited access to the gym or the time in their schedules to book a session with you every day, you may have to guide them in the right direction on your off days.

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    The Ultimate Running-Music Playlist for 2015

    How many times has one of your clients wanted to give up during a workout? What about you? Well, according to health expert Gretchen Reynolds in contribution to The New York Times, you both are certainly not alone. In fact: "Intense, highly demanding exercise has many health benefits and one signal drawback. It can be physically unpleasant, which deters many people from beginning or sticking with an intense exercise program." 

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    How to Give Clients in Poor Health the Inspiration to Exercise

    Eating healthy and working on staying physically fit may sound like a breeze to you, but some of your clients may need convincing; especially if they are just realizing the risk of poor lifestyle choices. Whether your client hopes to lose weight or just live a healthier lifestyle, we have compiled a set of tips you can use to motivate your client to work on prioritizing their health.

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    6 Fitness Tips & Tricks to Keep Clients Motivated

    We believe that transforming a person's body will ultimately lead to a transformation of that person's life - and we want to help you make that transformation a reality for your clients. But with millions of tips to cull through on the internet, as well as in magazines and other fitness resources, how can you determine what ones will be the most effective? 

    In today's post we have compiled a list of our top six fitness tips that will help you cut through the noise. The best part? You can share them with your clients today!

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    10 Things to Avoid in Your Strength Training Workouts

    At AFPA we truly believe that there is a science behind everything; especially when it comes to fitness, or more specifically, strength training. To get the most out of any workout you need to focus on form, posture and what each individual body can handle. If you're looking to improve strength training for you or your client, than this post is for you! In today's blog post we will delve a little deeper and look at 10 things you should avoid during your strength training workout.

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