Bob’s Adventures Outside of AFS!

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How long have you been a client with AFS?

Two and a half years!

What changes have you noticed mentally and physically since starting?

I’ve noticed more flexibility and strength.  I’ve been a runner for almost 50 years which is great aerobically, but I never before found an enjoyable way to work on other things. People my age, 72, need to work on the whole body.  Mentally, I love the social aspect of AFS.  We’ve met people that we’ve become good friends with and its interesting to talk to people who are seeking the same goals. I love AFS!

How did you feel while climbing the mountain? After?

The high altitude didn’t bother me.  This is the 2nd 14,000 foot mountain I’ve summited in the last 2 years.  On the way up, I got out of breath more than in Michigan.  But at the top and on the way down, I didn’t notice the altitude at all.  Afterwards, no problems.

How did AFS help prepare you for the 14,000 ft climb?

With more flexibility and strength, it allows you to do more things and better.  Last summer we canoed in the Boundary Waters wilderness and the AFS helped more markedly with that:  canoeing, carrying gear, and setting up our tent.

So Bob, what’s next?!

Keeping up with AFS for one thing.  I might try Strength Solution.  My oldest son and I try to do one outdoor adventure each summer; we’re “debating” our next one.  I love the tall mountains, up and down is a specifically defined goal.  But we’re also talking about rim-to-rim in the Grand Canyon.

 

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Client: Bob Roether

Practitioner: Chris Early

Start Date: January, 2014

Bob, over the past two years, we’ve enjoyed living through your journeys! Congrats on all of your successes!

Want to make changes like Bob?

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About the Author:

  • Michael Stack is the founder & CEO of Applied Fitness Solutions and Frontline Fitness Pros. He is a faculty lecturer for the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology. He is also the creator and the host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast, produced in conjunction with University of Michigan.

    Michael is an exercise physiologist by training and a health entrepreneur, health educator, and fitness industry advocate by trade. He is dedicated to enhancing the standard of practice of, and advocating for, fitness and wellness professionals to ensure they become an essential constituent in the healthcare delivery system.

    With a career spanning over three decades in fitness, health, and wellness Michael has a deep knowledge of exercise physiology, health/wellness coaching, lifestyle interventions to mitigate chronic disease and leadership. He is credentialed through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), Exercise is Medicine practitioner (ASCM-EIM), and a Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (ACSM-PAPHS). Michael is a National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach.

    Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology in 2004 and is currently a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) candidate at University of Michigan, with a specific concentration in health behavior and health education.

    Michael is a board of directors’ member for the Physical Activity Alliance and Michigan Fitness Clubs Association. He sits on the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology Alumni Board of Governors. Michael is an expert curriculum reviewer for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Finally, he is a member of the executive leadership team for American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.

    Michael lectures nationally for several health/fitness certification and continuing educations, including; IHRSA, the Medical Fitness Association, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and SCW Fitness.

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