Learn from AFS Health & Fitness Coaches

What is going on with shoes nowadays? It seems like the footwear we’ve worn for years is somehow no longer adequate. Fitflops, MTB’s, Reetone, Shape-Ups — there is an influx of new shoes on the market, all of which make

Introduction: Nutrient timing (the process of ingesting mixtures of proteins and carbohydrates before, during, and after training or competition) has been proven, both experimentally and anecdotally, to increase “time to fatigue” (i.e., allowing athletes to perform longer), reduce muscle damage,

When you think of resistance training, you probably think of some muscle-bound guy over in the corner of the gym doing bicep curls trying to grunt and groan out that last rep to make his arms another inch bigger. Rarely

Have you ever tried a diet? Yeah, you – I’m talking to you! Have you ever tried a diet? Oh, don’t worry – you don’t have to tell me, because I already know the answer. Of course you have! We

Mini candy bar…150 calories… Piece of pumpkin pie…400 calories… Two turkey legs, half a plate of mashed potatoes, and three gingerbread men…1500 calories… Making it through the holiday season without gaining any weight… Priceless! At this point, that last statement

What if I told you there was one thing you could do that would guarantee you lose weight? I mean, not just maybe, but absolutely guarantee it. And I’m not talking about the fake television infomercial guarantee, but a real,

Some of the most frequently asked questions I get are associated with performance training for grade school and high school athletes. Most parents are looking for either a competitive edge for their young athlete, or for ways to prevent injury

2010 has been a tremendous year for AFS! Before we end this year, and look forward to 2011 and beyond, I want take a moment to do two things. First, I want to reach out to all of you and

“This year, I’m going to lose 50 pounds…” “This year, I’m going to the gym every day after work…” “This year, I will get in the best shape of my life…” Do these sound like statements you’ve made on January

If you’re anything like me, you still haven’t finished your Christmas shopping (shhh . . . don’t tell my wife!). If so, I’m sure you’ve been racking your brain, trying to figure out what to get those important people on

Everyone gets bored with their workout routine from time-to-time and feels compelled to “switch it up.” You go from lifting with machines to lifting with free weights. Instead of using the Elliptical Trainer, you walk on the treadmill. You make