September 15, 2021

Client Success (Ann Arbor)

Name: Emily Piniatoglou

Start Date: Spring 2008

Fitness Practitioner: Michael Stack

Results: Lost 18lbs of fat and replaced it with muscle

1) How did you hear about AFS?

I learned about AFS a couple weeks after it opened from a friend of mine who had just started going!

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

I had always been fairly active, but after two kids fitting in workouts was tough and I hadn’t found a place that really inspired me and motivated me. After talking with Mike on the phone to learn more I did a trial class and loved it. I have now been working out at AFS for 7 years!

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

I had heard great things about AFS! I really liked the fact that I was being assigned to a fitness practitioner who would help me based on MY personal goals. He held me accountable, provided great motivation, set goals with me, structured my recommended fitness program around my schedule and I didn’t feel intimidated at all!

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

I followed and continue to follow the recommendations of my practitioner! I work out consistently and also food log. The combination of exercise AND food logging keeps me on track! I also like the fact that we re-evaluate my goals every 6 weeks and make changes as necessary. The accountability to my practitioner (and myself) is a piece of AFS that sets it apart from other fitness programs.

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

I feel better than I ever have, have more self-confidence, am happy in my body. In addition I have made some life-long friends with others I have met at AFS. I LOVE working out and know it’s because of AFS!

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

Advice you can offer others looking to make changes like you’ve made? Follow the program, trust your practitioners and know this is about making life-long choices…it’s not a here and now “Fix”.

Thanks for being there since the start Emily!

-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.