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
Leadership
Where Will Your Journey Take You – part 2
Follow the link below to read part one of my journey! https://afna.edu/where-will-your-journey-take-you/ “There are no wrong turnings. Only paths we had not known we were meant to walk.”Guy Gavriel Kay, Tigana The first day I stepped foot into Breakthru Fitness I accidentally entered through the backdoors, already 5 minutes late for their Metabolic Kickbox & Conditioning… Continue reading Where Will Your Journey Take You – part 2
Keynote Graduation Speaker Laura Wouters inspires AFNA’s students
On August 24, 2020, Laura Wouters, experienced fitness professional and entrepreneur, shared her personal and professional story to AFNA’s graduates. Watch the video to learn Laura’s advice on how develop your style and build your career as a personal trainer. Watch Laura’s inspirational message to AFNA’s students Here are a few thoughts on how to… Continue reading Keynote Graduation Speaker Laura Wouters inspires AFNA’s students
7 Tips to Maximize Client Retention
One of the best feelings as a personal trainer comes when clients ask if you have more time to train them. The ability to keep a client training with you for a long time is both rewarding (you’re earning good money) and fulfilling (you’re helping the client get healthier). I’d like to help you maximize… Continue reading 7 Tips to Maximize Client Retention
Graduation Ceremony: August 24, 2020
Congratulations to our AFNA Graduates: Cathy, Ali, Mimi, Brooklyn, Hayley, Joey, Robert, Israel and Mali A fearless and resilient Fitness and Nutrition Trainer Cohort graduates on August 24, 2020. Despite the uncertainties and obstacles of living in a Covid-19 world, our students accepted the challenge and are now ready to embark on the next chapter of… Continue reading Graduation Ceremony: August 24, 2020
AFNA’s First Socially Distanced Field Trip was EPIC!
AFNA Students return to the Rose Bowl for their first Socially Distanced Field Trip
Where Will Your Journey Take You?
There are no wrong turnings. Only paths we had not known we were meant to walk. Guy Gavriel Kay, Tigana Every student that I have taught has walked into AFNA with some idea of how they want to help people. It may be coaching, training, nutrition, or a little bit of everything. This tends to be… Continue reading Where Will Your Journey Take You?
AFNA Student Field Trip: Train at the Rose Bowl
The Tradition continues: TEAM AFNA trains at the Rose Bowl The American Fitness and Nutrition Academy periodically schedules industry employer visits and field trips at sites away from the school. This year AFNA will take a field trip to Pasadena’s Iconic Rose Bowl Stadium. AFNA Students will train each other with the Rose Bowl as… Continue reading AFNA Student Field Trip: Train at the Rose Bowl
You’ve Got Your Personal Trainer Certification: Now What?
Congratulations! You’ve earned your personal training certification under an organization you spent hours studying for. You now have the basic and fundamental tools on how to be a successful personal trainer. Now what? There is just so much to think about! Independent VS Employee Marketing Networking Setting Your Rates Developing and Fine Tuning Your Program… Continue reading You’ve Got Your Personal Trainer Certification: Now What?
Welcome Charles Liao to Team AFNA
Charles Liao is a certified personal trainer and an Arizona State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Wellness with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. Growing up being involved in various martial arts as well as sports like water polo, wrestling, and volleyball, Charles realized he loves… Continue reading Welcome Charles Liao to Team AFNA