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 […]
5 of the Best Personal Training Benefits
Personal Training Benefits We all know that working out can be a great way to stay healthy, build strength, and stay motivated while reaching your fitness goals, but it can also be difficult to stay on track. That’s where a personal trainer comes in. When you work with a personal trainer, you benefit from individualized […]
Top 5 Footwear for Females in Fitness
Introduction In 2023, the active woman will have a multitude of fabulous choices when it comes to fitness shoes. Today’s companies are making shoes that are specifically designed for women’s workouts, offering superior grip, cushioning, stability, comfort, and more. With all of these options, it can be hard to decide which ones to choose. Fortunately, […]
Everything You’ve Been Told About Your Weight Loss New Year’s Resolution is Wrong (and what to do about it)
Every January the same cycle repeats for so many people. They vow to lose weight, get super motivated, signup for a gym membership with the goal of losing weight. That’s the good part of the cycle. The bad part of the cycle is what comes next. What starts out with motivation and excitement ends with […]
Is My Metabolism Damaged?
Can your metabolism be damaged? Some in the media and research communities suggest it is possible. We’ll explore the concept of metabolic adaptation in this video and what its role is in human biology. We’ll likewise review the potential signs of a “damaged metabolism,” and talk about the unlikely scenarios it occurs in as well […]
How to Increase Your Protein Intake
Wait, what? Increase protein intake? I thought Americans ate too much protein? Well you’re right, kind of. Americans eat too much of everything: fat, protein, and carbohydrate. However, once someone is in a calorie deficit, protein is the one nutrient that’s always under consumed, especially after they start logging in a calorie deficit. In fact, about […]