September 20, 2021

Meet Brooke!

Brooke McCartney-Fitness Practitioner

Hometown: Crossville, IL

A bit about me:

Was a Student Athlete at Morehead State University and graduated with a BS with focus in Exercise Science. After College worked as a Conditioning and Ergonomic Specialist at Toyota Motor Manufacturing for 3 years and implemented/designed new fitness classes and helped to improve wellness programs for the team members. Helped Team Members prevent cumulative trauma type injuries by providing them with self care/corrective stretches and exercises.

Favorite Movie:

Remember the Titans & Love and Basketball –Cant Choose =/

Favorite Sports Team:

St. Louis Cardinals MLB

Favorite Cheat Meal:

Loaded French Fries

Biggest Fear:

The Dark… & Worms

Hidden Talent:

Drawing

Bucket List:

Swim with Dolphins =)

Person I look up to Most:

My Parents- They are both extremely hard workers and always put others needs in front of their own.

Reason I chose to work at AFS:

I chose to work at AFS because I loved the atmosphere right when I walked in the door and the way the employees talked with me during my audition to make me feel comfortable. I could tell the staff genuinely cared about their clients. I also love the fact that they care about your knowledge within the field and motivate you to keep pushing yourself to become a highly educated fitness professional.

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.