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
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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
