The key to dealing with arthritis is to KEEP MOVING! Exercise is an essential part of a treatment plan for individuals with any type of arthritis. Arthritis expert A. Lynn Millar, PT, Ph.D., FACSM, shares important tips in this infographic. Download the infographic: Moving With Arthritis as seen on the American College of Sports Medicine… Continue reading Be Fitness Vigilant: Moving With Arthritis
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AFNA Alumni Spotlight: Joseph Carrethers, March 2022
AFNA graduate Joseph (Jay Cee) Carrethers embodies AFNA’s Maxim for 2022. Change Lives. Start with your own. Meet Jay Cee, through his own words: If you are interested in changing your life and helping others through fitness, visit https://www.afna.edu/career-programs-or-career-tracks/personal-fitness-and-nutrition-trainer/
Do Personal Trainers Make Good Money?
The fitness industry is one of the most exciting and rapidly growing industries today. The Federal Government Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that jobs for Fitness Trainers is projected to grow 39 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 69,100 openings for fitness trainers and instructors are projected… Continue reading Do Personal Trainers Make Good Money?
What Personal Trainer Certification is the Most Respected?
The ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT) is considered the gold standard for personal training. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), has more than 50,000 members and certified professionals from 90 countries around the globe. ACSM integrates a scientific approach towards exercise science and sports medicine making it the most respected personal training certification out… Continue reading What Personal Trainer Certification is the Most Respected?
How do I get an ACSM certificate?
Do you meet the qualifications to apply for the ACSM certificate? Must be 18 years or older Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent Must have an Adult CPR/AED Certification – although due to COVID, the ACSM Certification Board has made exemptions regarding the CPR/AED requirements which you can find here. Preparing for the… Continue reading How do I get an ACSM certificate?
Set a date with your Future | March 2, 2022
Set a date with your future! AFNA’s next start date is March 2, 2022. The Fitness and Nutrition Trainer career path can be rewarding both personally and professionally. Students learn and practice the essential skills and knowledge sets required for entry-level fitness fitness trainer employment. Students additionally are provided the means to develop confidence in… Continue reading Set a date with your Future | March 2, 2022
8 Questions to Help You Choose the Right Trainer
Are you considering hiring a personal trainer. The American College of Sports Medicine suggests considering these 8 simple questions while evaluating potential trainers. Key Questions when choosing your trainer: 1. Is your trainer vocationally trained by a nationally accredited institution like American Fitness and Nutrition Academy (AFNA) and certified by a nationally recognized organization like… Continue reading 8 Questions to Help You Choose the Right Trainer
AFNA Observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 17, 2022
AFNA will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and sometimes referred to as MLK Day) is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January… Continue reading AFNA Observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 17, 2022
Team AFNA 2022: Life Changers
The outstanding value of AFNA’s career education programs begins and ends with our qualified and experienced instructors. Each AFNA instructor undergoes a rigorous employment screening process and is well trained in the effective communication and application of the school’s curriculum. All AFNA instructors have acquired post-secondary academic degrees and/or vocational training in fitness and fitness… Continue reading Team AFNA 2022: Life Changers
Happy New Year from AFNA
Happy New Year to you an yours from everyone at AFNA: Tom, Roger, Debbie, Miriam, Brandi, Matthew and Tiffany Change lives. Start with your own.