Meet Seraphin Nicholson!
She started 3 weeks ago!
What motivates you to come to class?
Everyone is so friendly and supportive! Both the staff and members are so motivating and the classes are always fun and challenging. It’s also motivating to get feedback from the trainers and seeing results.
What excites you most about starting your journey with AFS?
I really love that I’ve found a place that “clicks” with me. With two small kids, I don’t have time to plan my workout routines. AFS takes care of that for me…all I have to do is show up! AFS is not like other gyms: my workouts are fast and efficient and I’m seeing results already. It doesn’t hurt that my practitioner, Kemper, has the best man bun. That’s just a nice plus! 🙂
When not at work or AFS, what do you like to do in your free time?
Free time is almost non-existent with a 20 month and 3 year old, but when I used to have free time, I loved to work on home renovation projects and travel.
If you could make one food become 0 calories, what would it be?
Anything Zingerman’s Bakehouse makes!
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Healing factor like Wolverine. It would come in handy after some of these workouts!
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Meet Gabriella Hopson (Saputo) !
She started in January!
What motivates you to come to class?
Lots of things motivate me. Both my sister and my best friend motivate me as they have both reached their goals and push me along to get to my goal. Jennifer Lopez motivates me…one day it will happen, I will have her body! But, class is so fun that it doesn’t take much motivation to get there!
What excites you most about starting your journey with AFS?
AFS is the perfect fit for me. I love that it’s not just a gym. I have learned so much about healthy eating, nutrition and healthy weight loss. When I went in for my consultation I had no clue that food logging would be included in my plan. That to me is really exciting. I have done food logging before, but to have someone look at it with me really holds me accountable. I absolutely love the group fitness classes, combining weight training and cardio is awesome. It is different every class and the trainers/practitioners really know how to push you! The best part is being able to have that one on one time with your practitioner. Everyone is so motivating, the trainers and other members. There is no judgement. We are all there for different reasons and it doesn’t matter. It has been really comfortable to make AFS part of my weekly routine.
When not at work or AFS, what do you like to do in your free time?
When I can, I get to the ice rink. Being in my skates on the ice is my home away from home. Other than that I like spending time with my husband and family, cooking, dancing and spa days!
If you could make one food become 0 calories, what would it be?
Ranch Dressing.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Teleporting. I feel like I always have a million places to be at once. I would love to see my friends and family with out having to travel so much. Also, I wouldn’t have to drive almost an hour in the morning to get to AFS before work!
We’re excited to have you both here at AFS and can’t wait to see what the future holds!! 🙂
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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.
