Veg Out Soup Recipe
4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium leek, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick 1 celery stalk, sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick Leftover turkey, white meat 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup orzo or other pasta you have on hand 1/4 cup chopped fresh […]
Mix It Up Stir Fry Recipe
4 servings Left over veggies, cut into 2-inch pieces (asparagus, carrots, shallots, onions, etc.) Kosher salt 1 pound assorted wild mushrooms (such as chanterelle, oyster, and shiitake) 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts (or leftover turkey) cut into 1/2 inch strips A pinch of cayenne pepper 1/3 cup dry white […]
AFS EVENTS
OPTIMIZE YOUR OFF-SEASON Tuesday Nov. 15th 6:00PM at AFS Plymouth AFS invites all runners, cyclists, and triathletes to join us for a workshop on injury prevention/management, speed and power improvement, and nutrient timing. Athletes can expect to walk away with an action plan on addressing nagging injuries, an actionable off-season strength training progression, and plenty […]
Fitness: It starts in the mind
Working in the fitness industry is one of the most rewarding careers out there. Every single day, I’m able to work with amazing clients looking to improve their overall health and well being. As a Fitness Practitioner, I’ve made it my life’s mission to empower, help, and motivate clients to do things they never […]
Success Story: Ben
What motivated you to start at AFS? A few months ago, my sister and brother-in-law began talking about AFS Ann Arbor and how impressed they were with the facility and practitioners. Â Both have always held themselves to the highest standards of all things fitness, but I couldn’t believe how much AFS became such a big […]
AFS EVENTS
Weight Loss & The “M” Word Tuesday, Dec. 6th 6:00PM at AFS Plymouth Menopause sucks. Hormones change, weight shifts, and maintaining your physique seems to get just a little harder with each passing day. Can post menopausal women still lose weight? Things change as we get older, but there’s still hope! Join us for a […]
Holly’s Lifestyle Changes Led to Success!
How did you hear about AFS? A coworker of mine mentioned it. Crazy that I didn’t know you guys were here, especially since I’ve been driving past it for over 9 years! What/Who inspired you to take the first step toward getting in shape? I was diagnosed with pre-cancer last September, and although it wasn’t […]
Success Story: Michelle Riggs
Michelle’s mentality determines her success. I was introduced to AFS by my friend, Shawn Szalay. She encouraged me to give it a try since she was seeing great results. Since I’ve started, I feel so much better mentally and physically. The positive encouragement and community feel is the reason why I keep coming back. I define […]
Everyday Mobility: Why Stretch?
As you may have noticed, we are talking quite a bit more about mobility as an important component of maintaining fitness over time. At the end of all of our Weight Loss Solution classes we take time to cool down and stretch so that we can encourage mobility. The big question ends up being, […]
Workplace Wellness
Bring AFS to work! AFS offers a wide variety of corporate services aimed at strengthening bonds, inspiring healthy behaviors, and creating lasting memories. Below are some of the most popular education and enrichment events AFS can bring right to your workplace. Fitness Field Trips On Site: Bring your whole team to AFS for an exclusive workout! […]
Join the AFS Team!
Ann Arbor based Applied Fitness Solutions is looking for a full or part-time Licensed Massage Therapist. Qualifications Applicants should be licensed to work at a Massage Therapist in the state of Michigan, and must have attended an accredited Massage Therapy school. Additionally, applicants should be comfortable and proficient with the following massage modalities: • Neuromuscular […]
AFS Client Showcase: Kimberly and Reagan!
Meet Kimberly Lang! She started in July! What motivates you to come to class? I like hiking. A lot, actually. When I lived in Colorado, a day off of work was often spent walking a trail somewhere. Since moving back east, I don’t often get out to nature like I used to. On those occasions when […]