Learn from AFS Health & Fitness Coaches

Name: Hanah Wilkins Practitioner: Kemper Sosa Results to Date: Down 20 pounds, down 10% body fat, and down 12 inches overall How long have you been a client with AFS? I started with AFS on January 1, 2016. I’ve always been active having grown

Meet Sheryl Carvill! She started last month! What motivates you to come to class? I know that if I put the effort in, I will see and feel results.  It’s also empowering to accomplish something that I didn’t think I

Name: Marisa Liedeke Practitioner: Jen Fuller Start Date: May 28th, 2015 Results to Date: Down 22lbs of Fat Mass, and down 10% Body Fat How did you hear about AFS? Offered through NuStep’s wellness program to employees. What/Who inspired you to

Katie Griffin- Fitness Practitioner Hometown: Kentwood/Caledonia MI (smaller Cities outside of the GR area!) I recently got married to my best friend (cliche but true!), & we have the cutest little kitten together named Arthur! I went to school for

Dear Mom, You taught me to care for all people, no matter their race, religion, sexual orientation, or status. I’m an empathetic person because of you. Love, Bailey Dear Mom, My entire life I’ve watched you selflessly serve everyone around you.

In first part of this blog we talked about the research performed on “Biggest Loser” contestants as an example of the body’s reaction to weight loss. We discussed how this was essentially a survival response designed to quickly limit weight

By now, you’ve likely heard about the New York Times cover story documenting the aggressive weight regain seen in nearly all contestants on the show “The Biggest Loser” (definitely worth the read if you haven’t read the article). I won’t

Meet Seraphin Nicholson! She started 3 weeks ago! What motivates you to come to class? Everyone is so friendly and supportive! Both the staff and members are so motivating and the classes are always fun and challenging. It’s also motivating

Name: Stephanie Practitioner: Jared Freeman Results to Date: Down 92 pounds, down 33% body fat, and down 64 inches overall How long have you been a client with AFS? Almost 3 years. What do you look forward to the most when coming

Josh Verran- Strength Assistant Hometown: Hancock, MI I was born and raised in a small town in the UP. After high school, I joined the Air Force and it was during my service that I fell in love with fitness. After my

Name: Spencer Rice Practitioner: Kemper Sosa Results to Date: Down 42 pounds, down 13% body fat, and down 25 inches overall How long have you been a client with AFS? I’ve been a client for over three and a half years! What do