We’re Hiring! Due to the expansion of its therapeutic massage therapy program, Ann Arbor, MI-based Applied Fitness Solutions is looking for a therapeutic massage therapist for immediate employment. Candidates must have completed a certification program from an accredited massage therapy
High blood pressure (hypertension) is very common in the United States: approximately 1 out of every 3 adults (67 million) have high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are the two leading
The Daily Struggle One of the largest obstacles people claim to face every day is their “uncontrollable” calorie environment. When someone is failing to lose weight I ask: “Have you been food logging?” In response, I often get: “I tried,
One of our biggest goals at AFS is for you, the client, to always leave with a game plan to help you reach your body composition and fitness goals. One of the primary ways we accomplish this is through prescribing
Think of technique as a guideline, we want to stick within that guideline to ensure the safety of the movement and the proper activation of the muscle groups being targeted. People tend to stick to the guidelines, but sometimes they
In the first part of this blog, I defined “metabolic damage” as the down regulation in metabolism due to an extreme or sustained calorie deficit. Now, I will tell you how to address it using the intervention protocol we’ve developed.
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
You all have heard the old adage that 6 small meals a day is important for weight loss and a healthy diet. If you haven’t heard that, at the very least you’ve heard that 6 meals per day is BETTER
In my last blog , I explained the importance of protein and gave some examples of sources. While a list of sources may be helpful, it can be tough to incorporate those foods into your day. Below are examples of
Demoralizing or motivating? That’s up to you! Tough love. No excuses. Realistic goals. Sacrifice. Game plan. These are a few of the major topics I try to tackle in my monthly blogs. Getting people to change their way of thinking,
You’ve probably heard the phrase “high reps tone, low reps bulk” often enough to believe it’s a true physiological fact, right? Well, what if I told you that statement is wrong. In fact, what if I went on to say
((Picture)) Carli’s Staff Survey Guilty Pleasure TV Program: Shameless Favorite Cheat Meal: Chicken fingers and fries with A TON of ketchup! Nerdy Obsession: Looking in other people’s refrigerators, haha! It’s a must in a new house. First Crush:
