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Running: it seems like the perfect activity to drop some unwanted pounds – right? I mean, it’s so simple– you throw on your shoes, hop out the door, and you’re off to shred fat and get ripped; –all without even

Managing your workout schedule with your busy lifestyle can be a difficult thing to do. Many clients tell me they miss workouts and can’t make them up due to hectic schedules. I know it can be hard balancing life and

It is common for women to gain weight during mid-life, and it’s often blamed on hormonal changes related to perimenopause, menopause or treatment for those changes (i.e. hormone therapy). Let’s examine the facts. Changes as a result of declining levels

http://youtu.be/Ppte-Cn22JY Q&A with AFS owner Mike Stack on the new kids program Who is the new PST appropriate for? “The new PST is appropriate for 5th-8th graders looking to improve their overall fitness (strength, speed, conditioning, and body composition) for general

http://youtu.be/5pQI0_xPZSI  Thank You! Thank you parents and coaches for making this day possible for the athletes!  Also, special thanks to Mary Johanson and Diane Wilson  for making this such a successful event! Here is a quick recap video AFS put together

Losing weight is not an easy task, and sometimes getting started can be the hardest part. We have become very accustomed to an instant gratification without having to do much work. Starting something with an end goal that’s one or two

In last week’s blog I covered optimal nutrient timing for fat loss. This week we are going to tackle muscle growth. While nutrient timing is important for fat loss and plays an important role in adaptation, the importance of nutrient

Every year, more and more exercise videos, gimmicks and products hit the market. With ever-changing research, this is not always a bad thing. What we thought was “right” 30 years ago may be completely different today. With that said, there

Sunday September 15th AAFSC Athletes will have the chance to have a fun and memorable experience all while testing their fitness capacities and receiving data and professional feedback on how to improve as a skater. Objectives of Testing •       Create

What should you eat before a workout? What about during and after? What if you work out really early in the morning or really late in the evening? Are there supplements you should take around your workouts? These questions are

Devin Tarrant’s Staff Survey   Guilty Pleasure TV Program: Breaking Bad Favorite Cheat Meal: Nach’yo Cheese! Hidden Talent: Guitar and Drums Nerdy Obsession:  Playing some tunes First Crush:  Brittany Spears! Favorite Sports Team: MSU Basketball! Who’s with me?? What’s more

We are “brace-happy” as exercisers. At the first sign of anything hurting, we go and throw on a brace (almost always with medical prompting), as if it’s the magic bullet for all that ails us. Although this might seem like