Exercise · Updated October 2026 Is HIIT Good for Beginners? The Truth Behind HIIT and If It’s Right for You An exercise physiologist explains why HIIT done alone is a poor first workout, how to build your base with physical
Behavior Change · Updated September 2026 How Long Does It Take to Get in Shape? A Realistic Timeline Without the Quick Fixes An exercise physiologist on what changes in your first few weeks, what takes months, and where fads and
Injury & Return to Exercise · Updated September 2026 Get Back To The Gym In 5 Steps An exercise physiologist on how to get back into working out when an ache, a pain, or an injury is what stopped you
× 60-Second Self-Check Caring for everyone but yourself? Check your burnout risk. Take the Quiz → Healthy Living · Updated August 2026 5 Tips to Stay Healthy & Fit in the “Sandwich Generation” Caring for your kids and your aging
Injury & Recovery · Updated August 2026 Shoulder Impingement-Identifying and Alleviating A low-grade shoulder ache can turn into real pain fast. Here’s how to spot shoulder impingement early, calm it down, and fix the posture problem that caused it in
A Registered Dietitian’s Take Losing Inches but Not Weight? What the Scale Can’t See Your clothes fit better, your energy is steadier, and the number still will not budge. Here is what the scale is missing, and what to watch
Periodization Series · Issue 4 of 4 The Absolute Strength Phase: Reaching Your Ceiling Three phases built the foundation, the muscle, and the neural wiring. Phase 4 finds out what all of that is now capable of. In This Article
Periodization Series · Issue 3 of 4 The Strength Phase: Putting Your Muscle to Work Phase 2 built the muscle. Phase 3 teaches your body to use it. Here is what changes, what the research says, and what your training
Periodization Series · Issue 2 of 3 The Hypertrophy Phase: What It Is and Why It Comes Next Phase 1 built the foundation. Phase 2 builds the muscle. Here is what changes, what the research says, and what your training
Clinical Perspective • Weight Loss Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide for Weight Loss: A Clinician’s Take Both medications have produced results the field had not seen outside of bariatric surgery. Here is what the evidence shows, where the limitations are, and how
Periodization Series · Issue 1 of 3 Why Your Training Plan Starts Lighter Than You Think A look at the strength endurance training program phase — what it is, why it comes first, and why the early weeks matter more
AFS Remodel Update Remodel Update Dear AFS Fit Fam I wanted to take a moment to provide everyone with an update on our facility remodel plans. As many of you know from my email in February, we have been planning
