When you think about the benefits of your job such as your paycheck, your insurance, your vacation days – it’s easy to overlook something more foundational: your health and wellbeing. But at companies like Bank of Ann Arbor, health isn’t
When most people think of getting stronger, they picture lifting heavier weights. But what if that traditional approach is actually capping your progress? In our latest podcast episode, Adrian, Exercise Physiologist, strength coach, and longtime AFS team member,shares a different
We often hear that aging comes with decline such as slower bodies, chronic pain, and fewer options. But what if that narrative is outdated? What if, instead, aging could mean growing stronger? That’s exactly the story Heidi shares below. At
Registered Dietitian | Foodie | Nature-Lover | Traveler We’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of our care team, Alex Sanchez, a passionate and experienced Registered Dietitian who brings a personal, practical, and deeply compassionate approach to helping you feel
Almost a year ago, Bob walked through our doors carrying more than just extra weight—he carried the weight of knowing something had to change. His health, his energy, his life—it all depended on it. But Bob didn’t come in defeated.
3 Reasons Why You Need a Health & Fitness Coach Have you ever started working on a fitness goal, only for life to get in your way and stop you from achieving it? Maybe you’ve started an exercise program with
You’ve probably heard a lot about High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT). You’ve also probably heard of Zone 2 Cardio. Some of the claims around HIIT might even make it seem like an obvious choice to improve your health, fitness
Group Fitness & Community · Updated July 2026 Why Workout Classes Can Be More Effective Than Solo Training Training alone works. Training in a room full of people who share your goals can work better, and the reasons have surprisingly
Nutrition · Updated August 2026 Diets and the Common Denominator Eat carbs, skip carbs, go all meat, go no meat: the advice contradicts itself weekly. Here’s how to start eating healthy with the foundations every good diet shares. In This
Strength Training…it’s what the doctor is ordering. When you hear the words “strength” and “training”, we’re right there with you. Cue up the images of overtly muscular dudes lifting heavy weights in the free weight section of the gym, intimidating
Summary Video: Full Blog Below: I could certainly start this article by referencing all the data on how ineffective New Year’s resolutions are, but that wouldn’t be constructive, and I don’t believe it’s true. I actually think there’s something
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
