September 20, 2021

Meet Our Ann Arbor Team

Gino Gonzalez

Agent of Change Since August 2016

Hometown: Brea O’Linda, CA

What Got you into Fitness?

what got me into fitness was simply moving to Michigan and just finding time to burn on a daily basis. Never before had I worked out on a consistent schedule and now I’m addicted 😉

Who Is Your Biggest Inspiration?

My biggest inspiration is my mother hands down. Her ambition and drive has rubbed off on me over the years and I’m very lucky to have her for guidance.

What’s Your Guilty Pleasure?

Ketchup 😛

Favorite Quote:

True love is selfless. It is prepared to sacrifice – Sadhu Vaswani

What Does Family Mean To You?

Family means “Ohana” which means nobody gets left behind.

Favorite Animal?

Pugs!!!

What’s your favorite genre of music?

Everyone knows, I love Electronic Dance Music (EDM)!

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

Beef burritos with cheese and diced crispy potatoes. (with ketchup)

Gino started as a strength assistant a year and a half ago and now he is transitioning into Marketing (woohoo)! From the second he walked into the facility, he brought his energy and awesome dance moves. We are so happy he brought his social media skills with him when he joined our team, and we are so excited for his bright future!

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.