September 15, 2021

Client Success Update (Ann Arbor)

Name: Debbi Weiss

Start Date: 7/8/2014

Assessment Date: 5/4/2015

Fitness Practitioner: Carli Taylor

Assessment Results: Lost 13 lbs of fat mass, down 9% body fat, and gained 4 lbs of lean mass

*11 weeks on a successful calorie progression

1.) How did you hear about AFS?

A friend who currently works out at AFS.

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

I’ve tried other programs and the results weren’t consistent so I needed help in a different way.

3.) What initially intrigued you about our program?

I had difficulty seeing the results I wanted while working out on my own. I needed someone to guide me and tell me what I needed to do in order to get in better shape and increase my level of fitness.

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

I have worked VERY closely with my practitioner, Carli. I followed her written workouts to perform outside as well as inside AFS. Carli and Mike have actually INCREASED my intake of calories without me gaining body fat through a calorie progression! Carli has been there to answer any question, share my accomplishments, and show me my progress when I felt discouraged. What I have found since I joined AFS is that I am ALWAYS moving forward.

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

Since I’ve increased my protein level, my lean mass for one has increased, which has massively reduced my tiredness. Also, my eating habits are healthier. My understanding of proper exercise form has significantly increased my confidence to perform exercises without injuring myself. I am SO much happier about my body than I have ever been before.

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

Work with your practitioner! They CAN direct you skillfully in the direction you need to go. Go at your own pace and income level, so you don’t get discouraged. Also, when you get discouraged, talk to your practitioner. Chances are that you are not as far behind your goals as you think you are; you are always making accomplishments!

Congrats Debbi! Keep up the hard work!

-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.