by Mathias Sorensen | Oct 22, 2020 | Exercise Science, This Week, Weekly School Wrap
Time seems to fly quicker with AFNA. We’ve just finished a graduation ceremony earlier this week! We’ve wished Bryan, Elizabeth, and Eduardo all the best as they embark on their careers. Every graduation is emotional because the students have bonded so...
by Roger DeLaCruz | Oct 15, 2020 | Events, Exercise Programming, Exercise Science, Fitness Assessments, Motivation, Personal Trainer Insights, This Week, Weekly School Wrap
On Wednesday, October 7, 2020 AFNA students participated in field trip to the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl. Adjacent to the Rose Bowl Stadium is a open field park where everyday folks can safely gather to hang out, have fun, and get fit. Surrounding the Rose Bowl is a...
by Mathias Sorensen | Oct 9, 2020 | Exercise Programming, Exercise Science, Fitness Assessments, Functional Training, Leadership, Motivation, Personal Trainer Insights, This Week
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...
by Roger DeLaCruz | Oct 8, 2020 | Exercise Science, Fitness Assessments, Personal Trainer Insights, This Week, Weekly School Wrap
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, “substantial health benefits are gained when adults achieve 150 – 300 minutes per week of moderate intensity exercise, or 75 – 150 minutes per week of vigorous intensity exercise per week.”...
by Roger DeLaCruz | Oct 1, 2020 | Exercise Science, Motivation, This Week, Weekly School Wrap
The American College of Sports Medicine suggests Ten Tips for Building Fit Kids: 1. The Big Picture: Physical activity is a learned behavior that is influenced by a child’s family, friends and environment. 2. Start Positive: Positive Behaviors established...
by Mathias Sorensen | Oct 1, 2020 | Events, Exercise Programming, Exercise Science, Motivation, Resistance Exercise
Welcome to October First things first, can you believe we’re already in October? We’ve had January, February, March, COVIDuary, and now we’re fresh into October. With the NBA Finals starting up, Playoff Baseball, Sunday Night Football, and the...
