You’ve made it to the gym and walked into class.  For you, this may be the hardest part of the workout – just finding the time and motivation to come is hard enough, let alone the physical work itself.  But you made a deal with yourself to dedicate the next hour to yourself, one step, Read more

On the fence about whether or not you should return to the gym now that we’re open? Here are 5 great reasons to help you make the decision to return!   1. Enjoy all the space you need to move It might have been an exciting adventure to find space to work out in your Read more

If you’re in to Group Fitness, then there’s a chance that you’re probably not the biggest fan of working out by yourself. Planning your own workouts involves a lot of work (Should I do cardio or strength training today? What exercises should I do and for how many reps?), a lot of strategy (How can Read more

You’re probably thinking, “My gym is giving me advice on how to work out at home? Don’t they want me to miss the gym?!” Of course we do — and we KNOW you do. But while we’re waiting out this pandemic, making you miss the gym more won’t keep you fit at home. Your physical Read more

Congratulations to Joni Briganti, member of American Family Fitness Fredericksburg! Joni recently received the 2020 Multisports Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Wahoo Fitness! The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to USA Triathlon and the multisport lifestyle as a whole. These contributions, whether they have been in performance, leadership, volunteerism, or mentorship, Read more

Did you know that you’re a gym-owner?  It’s true! Take a look around your house… THIS is your gym. Keep reading to learn how 7 common household items can double as fitness equipment. 1. Laundry Detergent Bottle (or box) = Dumbbell or Kettlebell Moves You Can Do: Single Arm Bicep Curls, Bent Over Single Arm Read more

Like many topics in the realm of nutrition, a quick search on the Internet about snacks will give you pages of conflicting recommendations. Some sources recommend frequent snacking, and some demonize snacking altogether. Even the word “snack” seems to carry a negative connotation. Perhaps this is because of the common association between snacking and mindless eating, Read more

In 2019, an estimated 5 million employees in the United States worked from home at least ½ of the time. This number has likely surged in the first quarter of 2020 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. More people now than ever are working from makeshift home offices to adhere to social distancing guidelines. There Read more

Grab your dumbbells for this total-body strength workout! Dumbbells are a versatile strength training tool and can be used to work every major muscle group in your body (and you’ll feel that with this workout!). The workout is structured with 4 supersets each performed for 5 rounds of 30 seconds of work and 30 seconds Read more

Improving your physical health is important in reducing the incidence of chronic conditions such as diabetes Type II, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease, but can it also play a role in improving your mental health? The life expectancy of people struggling with mental illness is significantly reduced by one to two decades compared with those who address Read more