The American Fitness and Nutrition Academy first opened its doors in Santa Barbara, California in June 2009. By 2011, we operated three branches: Our original location in Santa Barbara, a second branch in Orange County, and our current main campus in Pasadena, California. By 2013 we gathered up all our operations under one roof –… Continue reading California Personal Trainer Program: Every Student Is Local
Author: Tom Boland

Becoming a Personal Trainer and Joining the USA’s $34 Billion Fitness Industry
The United States is the largest fitness industry market in the world, gobbling up $34 billion of a $100 billion global bonanza in 2020. Live in California? Sure, we could tip off into the Pacific Ocean tomorrow but today California makes up nearly 15% of the entire U.S. fitness money market. That’s a lot of… Continue reading Becoming a Personal Trainer and Joining the USA’s $34 Billion Fitness Industry

Exercise Your Way to a Younger Brain? Thank you, GPLD1!
Do you like exercise? If you’re an AFNA student, graduate, staff member, or a client who is lucky enough to receive fitness coaching from an AFNA certified fitness trainer the answer is – at least on most days – an enthusiastic yes. We know the benefits of exercise. Stronger body, better posture, healthier nutrition drives,… Continue reading Exercise Your Way to a Younger Brain? Thank you, GPLD1!

WSQ: AFNA’s New Attendance Policy for Online and On Campus Students
We know already that attendance means logging in to your Zoom classroom a few minutes before your class starts and remaining present until class ends. Starting June 29 the same will apply to students who opt to attend on-campus. But being present for your education means also engaging in the course and committing to a… Continue reading WSQ: AFNA’s New Attendance Policy for Online and On Campus Students

On Campus Spotlight
AFNA Campus Reopens June 22, 2020. COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be strictly adhered to.

Trainer Gym Tool Kit for Students
From Tom Boland, President. We are pleased to announce that new trainer gym tool kits will be provided to Fitness and Nutrition Trainer students at the American Fitness and Nutrition Academy. Fitness is an everywhere concept and our terrific selection of sturdy, practical, and educational exercise tools will help you reach your fitness goals while… Continue reading Trainer Gym Tool Kit for Students