September 20, 2021

Meet Nathan!

Nathan Senter-Fitness Practitioner

Hometown: Howell, MI

Most Recent Residence: Santa Monica, CA

What gets me up in the morning?

I’ve spent the last ten years working hard at helping people in any way I can to achieve their goals. And for some, it’s been a process of goal-realization. For them and myself.

Favorite Movie:

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Favorite Sports Team:

Detroit Lions

Favorite Cheat Meal:

Jet’s 8 Corner Pizza with Sausage and Pepperoni. Two Sides of Ranch.

Biggest Fear:

Not living up to my expectations of myself. And being eaten alive by a large animal.

Hidden Talent:

Writing. And handyman things around the house.

Bucket List:

Write the Great American Novel

Person I look up to Most:

Honestly, my wife. She’s a superhero. She does it all, never complains, and pushes herself and us to do and be more.

Reason I chose to work at AFS:

For me the process is important. The systems at AFS speak for themselves and the positive environment, results, and community here is a perfect place to put the roots down and call this place home.

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.