If you missed my first blog post, you can find it here. This post will talk about my second semester, bringing me to my halfway point of grad school. In this semester, I took 3 classes: a continuation of research designs, followed by two advanced physiology courses. Research Designs and Statistics II This class was… Continue reading Mathias Sorenson’s Continuing Education Journey, Part 2
Personal Trainer Insights
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/
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
Healthy Tips for the Holidays – Guest Edition
As a guest during the holidays, you will find yourself surrounded by tons of yummy food and drinks. It may feel impossible NOT to overindulge but here are some simple tips you can follow to have a healthy but satisfying holiday season. Don’t starve yourself before the party! Often times, we tend to eat less… Continue reading Healthy Tips for the Holidays – Guest Edition
Article Review: Returning to Sport After ALC Reconstruction Surgery
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
Article Review: Fitness Watches…Are They Actually Useful?
The University of Copenhagen, Denmark, published a study last year about their findings on the use of fitness watches. You can find the article here. While the idea of wearing some type of fitness watch has appealed to a variety of consumers, a new study shows there might be greater adverse effects than previously considered.… Continue reading Article Review: Fitness Watches…Are They Actually Useful?
Article Review: A Dose Response to All-Cause Mortality
The first week of my graduate school studies has been incredible! The experience of interacting with fellow students and instructors who share the same passion for Kinesiology is indescribable. I’m going to try bring a piece of that experience to you each week as I go over one of the many articles we review. A… Continue reading Article Review: A Dose Response to All-Cause Mortality
Be Fitness Vigilant | Stay Active to Reduce Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure is one of the most common modifiable risk factors for heart disease and stroke for women. Did you know? Approximately, 1 in 2 adult women in the US have elevated blood pressure, > 120/80. Physical activity can help to prevent and control blood pressure by strengthening the heart, contributing to a healthy… Continue reading Be Fitness Vigilant | Stay Active to Reduce Blood Pressure
Build Relationships To Build Your Following on Social Media
How to Build Relationships through Social Media? In the last blog about social media tips, you learned about hashtags and how to use them. By using relevant hashtags, you are reaching your target audience. As you build your following, one way to build engagement is through using the different functions in your Instagram stories. You… Continue reading Build Relationships To Build Your Following on Social Media
Social Media Tip – Know Your Audience
How to Use Social Media to Your Benefit? Know your audience. Use the insights provided through the social media platforms you use to figure out who your audience is. Once you see the dominating groups who are watching your content, you can better target that audience. If you switch your Instagram account from personal to… Continue reading Social Media Tip – Know Your Audience