September 15, 2021

Client Success (Ann Arbor)

Name: Greg Lucot

Start Date: 1/04/09

Fitness Practitioner: Michael Stack

Results: Lost 34lbs of fat, gained 17lbs of lean mass

1) How did you hear about AFS?

I heard about AFS from my wife Linda, she was a client at AFS long before I was.

2) What/Who inspired you to take the first step toward getting in shape?

Two people inspired me. Linda and my Dad. My wife inspired me by the incredible results she was having working out at AFS. My Dad inspired me in a sort of negative way. He had a heart attack and died at the age of sixty. I was not interested in following his foot steps.

3) What initially intrigued you about our program/why did you sign up?

I had a consultation with Mike Stack, after that I knew AFS was the place I was going to make the changes I needed.

4) How did you achieve the success you’ve seen thus far?

Food Log, food log, food log..Also, I never missed a workout unless I was injured.

5) What changes have you noticed in your life since starting with AFS?

I decreased my fat mass considerably and also gained a substantial amount of lean mass. More importantly, I no longer have to take medication for high blood pressure and cholesterol.

6) Advice you can offer others looking to make changes you’ve made?

AFS has an incredibly knowledgeable staff and an organized system for getting their clients results. If you follow the directions of your trainer, you can’t fail!

Congrats Greg! Your dad would be very proud, as are we!

-AFS Team

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About the Author:

Mike Stack

Michael Stack is the founder & CEO of Applied Fitness Solutions and Frontline Fitness Pros. He is a faculty lecturer for the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology. He is also the creator and the host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast, produced in conjunction with University of Michigan.

Michael is an exercise physiologist by training and a health entrepreneur, health educator, and fitness industry advocate by trade. He is dedicated to enhancing the standard of practice of, and advocating for, fitness and wellness professionals to ensure they become an essential constituent in the healthcare delivery system.

With a career spanning over three decades in fitness, health, and wellness Michael has a deep knowledge of exercise physiology, health/wellness coaching, lifestyle interventions to mitigate chronic disease and leadership. He is credentialed through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), Exercise is Medicine practitioner (ASCM-EIM), and a Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (ACSM-PAPHS). Michael is a National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach.

Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology in 2004 and is currently a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) candidate at University of Michigan, with a specific concentration in health behavior and health education.

Michael is a board of directors’ member for the Physical Activity Alliance and Michigan Fitness Clubs Association. He sits on the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology Alumni Board of Governors. Michael is an expert curriculum reviewer for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Finally, he is a member of the executive leadership team for American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.

Michael lectures nationally for several health/fitness certification and continuing educations, including; IHRSA, the Medical Fitness Association, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and SCW Fitness.