Learn from AFS Health & Fitness Coaches

Our kids are bombarded with food every day from super-sized portions, unhealthy kids’ menu options and cupcakes at every turn (now it’s Jimmy’s birthday – cupcakes for everyone!). Couple that with decreasing activity levels among kids and it is no

I recently heard a client say, “I need more muscle confusion. I am getting used to all of the exercises here. My muscles aren’t getting confused, so I’m not getting stronger.” This statement made me realize that “muscle confusion” is

Most parents at one time or another have probably heard that strength training at a younger age (preadolescent) is dangerous, so dangerous that it can cause injury and stunt growth. In fact, you might even believe this to be true

1. How much protein can I absorb per meal? A lot of people will tell you that you can only absorb ‘X’ amount of protein per meal; this is flat out WRONG! The absorption of protein from a meal is

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