Learn from AFS Health & Fitness Coaches

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

Are you feeling a little guilty for slipping up a little lately and falling off the diet and exercise bandwagon? If so, don’t worry — you’re not alone. I am definitely not a stranger to this, as I have fallen

We’ve all heard the research that a glass of wine everyday confers health (specifically cardiovascular) benefits. Although there is significant research to support this claim, some people have twisted the research in a way it was never intended. Some believe

Cardiovascular exercise is a great way to burn calories, enhance your body composition and improve many overall fitness capacities. But, just like anything else, too much cardio may be counterproductive when it comes to your individual goals. For all of

Have you ever thought, “I’m tight, I’m just not flexible, maybe I should try yoga.” Seems logical, right? Yoga is great for flexibility–they do movements with huge ranges-of-motion. It has to get you more flexible, right? Well…sort of. Although yoga

Caffeine may be the world’s most popular drug. It is cheap, easy to find and has significant effects on mood and energy. While caffeine is widely used, it is also widely questioned with regards to safety (even by users).  Below