September 20, 2021

Meet Our Ann Arbor Staff

Sydney Toth

Agent of Change since 2016

Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI

Five fun facts about me:

1. I am going to Grand Valley State in the fall.

2. I love to cook

3. I am obsessed with dogs

4. My favorite store is Lululemon

5. I want to be a doctor

What Got you into Fitness?

I have worked out at AFS since I was in 8th grade, then I started working at the front, now I am interning!

Who Is Your Biggest Inspiration?

My biggest inspiration is my Grandma. She has seven kids, 18 grandchildren, she can walk 8 holes of golf at 86 years old and she has beaten cancer!

What’s Your Guilty Pleasure?

My guilty pleasure is the Bachelor, Keeping up with the Kardashians, and Grey’s Anatomy.

Favorite Quote:

“Bless the whole world, no exceptions”

Proudest Accomplishment?

My proudest accomplishment is getting accepted into college!

Who is your hero?

Donald, my buddy with down syndrome. He teaches me more than anyone, and I am so grateful I get to hangout with him every day.

What would You Sing In Karaoke?

Obsessed by Mariah Carey, but nobody would ever want to hear me sing.

If You Had To Eat One Meal The Rest Of Your Life?

Macaroni and cheese from Plum Market.

Sydney started as a client when she was in 8th grade and we have loved watching her grow since then. From the second she walked into the facility, she brought her hardworking attitude and laugh that is contagious. After she became a client, she saw the impact AFS had on the community and wanted to be a part of our team. After she started working here, she wanted to get involved in the fitness staff and started as an intern at the start of this year. We are so happy she has joined our team and we are excited for her bright future! Good luck in college 🙂

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.