In a recent article published in 2019, Yonatan Kaplan (DPT, PhD) and (Erik Witvrouw DPT, PHD) highlighted the current literature surrounding ACL reconstruction surgery and the rehabilitation leading up to the athlete’s return to sport. This systematic review examined a medical database and identified nearly 400 articles relating to ACLr and rehabilitation programs to explore… Continue reading Article Review: Returning to Sport After ALC Reconstruction Surgery
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AFNA Celebrates Constitution Day: September 17, 2021
On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. We encourage all Americans to observe this important day in our… Continue reading AFNA Celebrates Constitution Day: September 17, 2021
The 5 Most Important Apps New Trainers Should Be Using
Starting your career as a personal trainer can be overwhelming. In the early stages of building your business, you may feel bombarded with hundreds of different ideas and projects. Not only that, but you’ll be working tirelessly on developing training programs for your clients, networking within your community, and trying to build an online presence.… Continue reading The 5 Most Important Apps New Trainers Should Be Using
Getting Back Out There and other mental health concerns….
The pandemic has been apart of our lives now for more than a year. March 12, 2020… the day that the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic and it was a day that all of our lives were radically and instantaneously changed. Our lives were altered in a very fundamental way, for many that… Continue reading Getting Back Out There and other mental health concerns….
Getting That Perfect Workout In
Learn how to construct the best and most efficient workouts imaginable with professional instruction from AFNA’s ELITE
Compounding Fitness – A Jumpstart to 2021!
Welcome to 2021: This year, I’m not making a New Years Resolution. Spoiler alert: they almost never work. The problem is not because we can’t set a goal and succeed at improving ourselves. The issue stems from not having a direct path. A New Year’s resolution is the same as a long term goal. A… Continue reading Compounding Fitness – A Jumpstart to 2021!
A New New Years Resolution
It’s about that time of the year again! With a few weeks of 2020 remaining (thank GOD!) we’re looking into 2021 with an opportunity for a fresh start. New Years Resolutions are the perfect opportunity to come up with a couple of goals to work on in 2021, either health improvements, relationships, personal growth, or… Continue reading A New New Years Resolution
Adapting Fitness Habits for the Covid Riddled Holidays
With COVID-19 cases and ICU hospitalizations soaring yet again, many of us are asking ourselves how to possibly stay active in the midst of this pandemic. And now with the holidays right around the corner, we’re adding yet another hurdle to overcome. I’m here to tell you that you can accomplish a lot more than… Continue reading Adapting Fitness Habits for the Covid Riddled Holidays
5 Tips to improve your Cueing Techniques
Cueing is a vital skill that every fitness professional should master. It is essential for coaching proper technique, keeping your clients safe and effective during their workouts and it creates a connection between you and your client, conveying how in-tune you are to their movement and performance. Great cueing can even serve as an effective… Continue reading 5 Tips to improve your Cueing Techniques
How to Improve Your Cardiovascular Fitness
This week, AFNA took a field trip to the Rose Bowl for a chance to test our cardiovascular fitness. The Rose Bowl provides us with ample space to be safe outdoors as we go over lessons on cueing and spotting exercise, as well as providing us with an opportunity for a safely distanced group workout.… Continue reading How to Improve Your Cardiovascular Fitness