Cheat Days
Cheat Meal: ‘Cheaticus Mealicus’ As far as I can tell there’s no exact origin of the term “cheat meal.” It may be a product of social media, so it’s possible that it’s just one more thing to blame millennials for haha! I can’t imagine my parents or grandparents coming home after a long day of […]
Fitness Programs For Igniting Fat Loss Lecture
Summer is here; now what? Join us for our FREE workshop on Wednesday, June 7th at 6pm, Applied Fitness Solutions -Ann Arbor Summer’s arrived, so grab your sunscreen because the only thing we’re going to be burning is fat! Whether you’re just getting ready to start your summer weight loss journey or you’re nervous about maintaining progress during […]
‘If Only Every Gym Was Like AFS’ – Aarif’s Story
Aarif Deen was hired as our Operations Manager shortly after Christmas. He runs the administrative team and helps with other operations tasks. He also works full-time at the front desk. Below, Aarif shares his personal story and how it led to him obtaining a vital role within the AFS-Plymouth team. Enjoy! “Aarif, are you here […]
The Night Time Snacker
Snack Time! It’s a little after 8:00 PM. I am snuggled up on the couch with a book. My husband and I finished dinner almost an hour ago. “No dessert tonight,” I think to myself. “You already had a dessert at lunch, and you don’t need another.” Then I hear it. That creak of a […]
Fighting For Lizzy: SJ5K Charity Classes in April
We’re running 3 charity classes to support client Bridget Dermody and her daughter, Lizzy, as they gear up for one of the biggest events of the year: the SJ5K! But this isn’t just any 5K; this one’s organized by students at the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park (P-CEP) for the purpose of providing financial and community support […]
3 Reasons Runners Who Lift Weights Perform Better
Last summer, after being a runner for most of my life I finally ran my first marathon. I wish I could tell you the experience was glorious and fulfilling, but the truth is it was an absolute grind. Don’t get me wrong, I’m crazy proud I did it and I’m itching to do another one! But […]
Holy Family Football Training Workshop
Holy Family Off Season Training Workshop! Join us for an informative training workshop Tuesday, Mar. 28th at 6:00pm Presented by: Applied Fitness Solutions 1136 S. Rochester Rd. Rochester, MI 48307 Parents, coaches, and players will learn the foundation of proper football performance training from an area expert! Topics will include: Pre-screening for injury prevention Muscle imbalances that limit […]
Is Breakfast All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
Ever heard the phrase “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? The truth is, every meal is important but breakfast is the meal that sets the tone for your day…And if it’s going to be a long one, a nutritious breakfast can only help. The name breakfast actually means breaking the fast. When […]
Holy Family Football Training Workshop 2
Holy Family Off Season Training Workshop! Join us for an informative training workshop Monday, Apr. 10th at 6:00pm Presented by: Applied Fitness Solutions 1136 S. Rochester Rd. Rochester, MI 48307 Parents, coaches, and players will learn the foundation of proper football performance training from an area expert! Topics will include: Pre-screening for injury prevention Muscle imbalances that limit […]
Run Hard, Run Fast, and ENJOY!
Congratulations!! It’s race week! You’ve made it. A long, hard winter of race prep is behind you, and now you are staring right down the barrel of the race. I’m sure this is a time of mixed emotions, excitement, uncertainty, maybe a little anxiousness (hopefully all being managed by the strategies I gave you last […]
Meet Our New Team Members!
Antjuan Simmons Hometown: Ypsilanti, MI I am going to Michigan State in the fall and I want to be a Special Education teacher after I graduate. What got you into the fitness industry? My former strength and conditioning coach Ryan Pratt was talking to me about what the human body can do and all of […]
Strength Training to Optimize Endurance Performance Lecture-Ann Arbor
Race season is near; now what? Join us for our FREE workshop on Wednesday, March 22nd at 6:30pm, Applied Fitness Solutions -Ann Arbor Join AFS Founder Mike Stack this week and learn what you should be doing to optimize your race season. From resistance training to injury prevention, we have the tools to make this your best and fastest […]