Health & Fitness Professions Exercise Physiologist vs Personal Trainer: Why the Difference Matters If your goal is real health improvement, the professional you choose changes everything. Here is what separates an Exercise Physiologist from a personal trainer, and when each
Applied Fitness Solutions How to Read a Nutrition Label (Because Most of What You See Is Designed to Mislead You) The food industry spends billions making packages look healthy. A registered dietitian breaks down what the label actually says, what
Workforce Health Strategy Why Physical Activity Is Your Most Overlooked Strategy for Reducing Healthcare Costs Chronic disease is costing employers millions, and most wellness programs are not helping. Here is what the evidence actually supports. In This Article 1 The
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Nutrition & Supplements Supplements Worth Takingvs. Hype: A Dietitian’s Guide The supplement industry is a multi-billion dollar space full of big promises and fine print. Our Registered Dietitian Camille breaks down exactly what’s worth your money — and what isn’t.
Applied Fitness Solutions What Is Medical Nutrition Therapy and How Does It Help Manage Chronic Disease? Medical nutrition therapy goes beyond generic meal plans. Here is how a registered dietitian uses MNT to improve outcomes for diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease,
Health & Wellness The Complete Guideto Bone Health Your bones give your body its structural form and support all aspects of movement and life. Here’s everything you need to know to protect and improve them. In This Guide 1 Defining
A Letter to Our Community Dear AFS Fit Fam An honest update on where we’ve been, where we’re going, and what it means for you. I’m excited to be able to write this long overdue message to all of you.
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When we sat down with Karon, Exercise Physiologist at AFS, the conversation centered on a shift most people never see coming. As we age, we don’t just lose muscle, but muscle “function” most immediately. That loss of muscular power (the
Applied Fitness Solutions Sarcopenia: The Disease Your Doctor Isn’t Talking About You’ve been losing muscle since your 30th birthday. Grip strength predicts mortality better than blood pressure. And the fix is simpler than you think. If someone told you there
If you’re looking for proof that strength, mindset, and community still matter in your 60s—and maybe matter more—Claudia is it. Claudia is the owner and operator of Gym America, long time AFS member (almost 15 years!), a former collegiate gymnast,
