Name: Maureen Pizzuti
Fitness Practitioner: Kemper Sosa
Start Date: September 9th, 2015
Results to date: Lost 12 pounds of fat mass, down 7% body fat, gained 9 pounds of lean mass
1) How did you hear about AFS?
My friend, Anne Kreykes, was aware of my frustration with the fitness classes offered at another gym that no longer worked into my schedule. She shared with me the results she was getting at AFS.
2) What/Who inspired you to take the first step toward getting in shape?
My husband, my son’s pending wedding (this past November) and my own realization that I had let myself go.
3) What initially intrigued you about our program/why did you sign up?
A few things intrigued me about AFS: How result oriented it is, along with a professional staff that works hard at helping you achieve successful outcomes, plenty of scheduling options, and NEVER a boring workout.
4) How did you achieve the success you’ve seen thus far?
Accountability, Kemper, and all of the AFS team. Ugh, the ugly moment of truth. Sorry, Kemper, at first I thought, OMG this guy is going to pinch my fat? He has taught me how to focus and maintain accountability for my fitness/health. He has taught me patience with the life style changes that I am making, yet knows when to set me up for the next challenge. Food logging is important, too. You realize how you are and/or have been sabotaging yourself with your food choices.
5) What changes have you noticed in your life since starting with AFS?
6) Advice you can offer others looking to make changes you’ve made?
New Year’s is not the only time to resolve taking care of yourself. Don’t wait to get started! Enjoy and reward yourself along the way.
Maureen, your laugh and witty personality always makes us smile 🙂 Beautiful family!
-AFS Team
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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.