How to Maximize the Benefits of Weight Loss Medication with Exercise
The GLP-1 and GIP weight loss medications have simply upended the medical community’s perspective on, and treatment of, individuals who are overweight or obese. To some, these medications might sound “too good to be true.” Others view them as the answer to their prayers. Still others view them as a shortcut or a quick fix. Many […]
Strength Training: The New Cardio Revolution
For years, cardiovascular fitness was considered the epitome of what it meant to be healthy. Someone who could walk – or run – for miles was someone with a strong heart and lungs. That strong heart and lungs would help that person live a long and healthy life. “The heart is the most important muscle […]
5 Benefits Of Resistance Training This Fall
As the refreshing chill of autumn ushers in a landscape painted with vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow, it’s the perfect reminder to rejuvenate and revitalize our fitness routines. And what better way to embrace this season of transformation than with resistance training? It’s about more than just building muscle—it’s about establishing a foundation […]
4 Steps to Build a Positive Fitness Culture
Once a week, I’ll visit my favorite coffee shop here in Ann Arbor, MI. A little place known as Zingerman’s, maybe you’ve heard of them? The amount of love that goes into sourcing the coffee beans, to roasting and finally packaging is a thing of beauty. As I walk in to grab my cup of […]
Fasting & Fitness: What the Science Says
The practice of fasting has been around for centuries. Legend has it that the famous Greek physician Hippocrates recommended fasting as early as the 5th century BCE, for treating various medical issues. Since then, fasting has been used in both religious and health contexts. More recently, the concept of intermittent fasting has been touted, by […]
Accountability is Calling: Five Ways Fitness Coaches Keep You on Track
Five Ways Fitness Coaches Keep You on Track Most people know they should exercise more. In fact, most people even have a basic idea of what they should be doing for exercise. The challenge is less knowing what to do, and more doing what we already know. This knowing-doing gap can be closed off by […]
How the Fitness Industry Failed The Majority of Americans
How the Fitness Industry has Failed If you’re reading this, there is a good chance that the fitness industry has failed you. I can make this statement with a great deal of confidence given that less than 20% of Americans go to gyms and fitness centers. Some in the fitness industry might find this statistic […]
5 Steps Fitness Coaches Use to Get You Back to the Gym After an Injury
Get Back To The Gym In 5 Steps The inevitable reality of aging is that aches, pains, and injuries occur. Not only are these annoying and disruptive to our daily routines, they can throw our workout programs for a loop. In fact, some of you reading this may have so many aches and pains that […]
Why a Health & Fitness Coach not a Personal Trainer?
Wouldn’t it be great to take control of your health and fitness goals on your own, without having to pay someone else for help? If the answer is yes, you need a Fitness Coach, not a Personal Trainer. Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach look like interchangeable terms, but looks can be deceiving. If you’re looking […]
Member Success Story | Beth Fohrman
We take some time to talk to Beth Fohrman, AFS member since 2014, and what her experience has been like working with Adam Carey during her MY90 program. What was it like before you were a member at Applied Fitness? I joined Applied Fitness in 2014 and participated in the circuit training classes for several […]
Member Success Story: Madison Cotner
“I have achieved consistency being a member here. I couldn’t get myself to go to a gym before, but AFS has helped a lot in that regard.” Madison Cotner AFS Member What was it like before you were a member at Applied Fitness Solutions? I used to be a member at AFS Plymouth back […]
Your Pelvic Floor: Breath & Stretch
Part 1 Pelvic Floor Care: Breath & Stretch Introduction: In this article, Claire Baker explains the basics of how the pelvic floor functions during breathing and how it is important to relax and encourage mobility in the pelvic floor, as this can help with issues such as back pain, hip/leg pain, and constipation. She provides […]