Applied Fitness Solutions-Ann Arbor

05/01/2026

Quick update on our new partnership with Thorne. Kemper has the details.

04/29/2026

"Clean eating" isn't a clinical term, and an obsession with it can backfire.

Swipe through for what Camille tells members to focus on instead.

Questions? Drop them in the comments and Camille will get to them this week.

04/28/2026

How much protein do you really need after 50?

The standard nutrition label answer was set decades ago using research on younger adults. Our RD Camille just published a new piece walking through what current research suggests, plus a personalized calculator and a 5-question quiz to get started on the right foot.

Take a look:

Most nutrition advice for adults over 50 is built on the wrong data. A Registered Dietitian explains what works instead.

04/24/2026

If you're putting in the effort to train, your nutrition should be working just as hard. Here's how to eat around your workouts so the work actually sticks.

04/22/2026

Creatine is one of the most studied supplements we have, and most of what people know about it is wrong.

It's not just for the gym. It's not bad for your kidneys. And the evidence in older adults for muscle growth, strength, and even cognition keeps stacking up.

Here's what the research actually shows.

04/21/2026

ACSM-EP. CPT. CSCS. CREP. If you have ever looked at a fitness professional's credentials and had no idea what any of it meant, you are not alone.

Those letters are not interchangeable. They point to different training, different expertise, and different use cases, and the one you choose quietly shapes everything about your results.

An Exercise Physiologist is a degreed professional trained to apply exercise as a tool for your actual health, not just your workout. That distinction is why the credential matters.

In his latest blog, CEO Michael Stack decodes the alphabet soup and points you toward the professional whose training actually fits your goals, your routine, and the life you are living right now.

Read it here:

Exercise physiologist vs personal trainer: why the right fitness professional changes your health outcomes. See which one you actually need.

04/17/2026

Reminder: We are closing early today at 1pm for an offsite team training event. We resume regular hours tomorrow morning.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

04/08/2026

AFS will be closing early on Friday, April 17th at 1pm for a team training event.

Our facility will resume regular operating hours the following day, Saturday, April 18th.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Reach out to us if you have any questions.

Thank you!

04/02/2026

That granola bar labeled "made with whole grains" and "only 100 calories"?

Flip it over.

The nutrition label tells a different story than the front of the package, and food companies are counting on you not reading it. "Natural" has no formal FDA definition. "Zero trans fat" can still contain trans fat. "Multigrain" can mean 100% refined flour.

Our registered dietitian Camille Pearce wrote a full breakdown of what the label actually says, what it hides, and what to look for instead — whether you're managing blood sugar, building muscle, or just trying to make smarter choices at the grocery store.

Read the full post here 👇

Learn how to read a nutrition label and spot misleading health claims. A registered dietitian breaks down what food labels actually mean.

03/25/2026

Most of our members come in each week focused on feeling better, getting stronger, or simply staying consistent.

That commitment matters more than most people realize. We see it every day. Our members feel it in their lives.

As a team, we have been thinking about how that commitment connects to the broader conversation around health and behavior change. Not just weight loss or fitness trends, but long-term wellbeing, rising healthcare costs, and how communities can stay healthier for longer.

Our CEO, Michael Stack, recently shared some of these perspectives in a new blog. It offers a wider lens than what we typically post here, but it may resonate with those who like to understand the deeper “why” behind the work happening inside our walls.

If you are curious, you can read more here:

Chronic disease is costing employers millions — and most wellness programs aren't helping. Here's why physical activity is the highest-leverage strategy for reducing healthcare costs.