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Geraldine Chapman

Geraldine Chapman is the Director of Information Marketing & Social Media at American Family Fitness in Richmond, VA. She’s been in the fitness industry professionally since 1997 as a personal trainer, group fitness manager, and fitness instructor. She has trained and certified in multiple fitness programs over the years. Her favorites to teach are barre, Active®, Blast®, and Power®. Geraldine graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.A. in Communication Arts & Design. She is also a Certified High-Performance Coach and Applied Neuro Strategist. She is passionate about researching autoimmune diseases and how lifestyle, fitness, nutrition, and mindset play a vital role in the prevention and management of autoimmune issues. When not working, you can find Geraldine with a camera in hand, enjoying quality time with her family and riding her motorcycle around town.

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5 Things You Can Do To Shift From Attitude To Gratitude

5 Things You Can Do To Shift From Attitude To Gratitude

Feel like you’re bracing for impact anytime something major is about to happen this year? You’re not alone. 2020 has thrown us all for a loop, taken all of us on a wild ride, given us way more than

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Club – Highlight: AFF Williamsburg

Club – Highlight: AFF Williamsburg

Although our history is not as long and proclaimed as the city itself, the American Family Fitness (AFF) located in Williamsburg is proud of its service to this community for the past nine years.

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What Should I Eat?

What Should I Eat?

by Laura Kauffman Have you ever asked someone who has had success losing weight or gaining muscle what they’re eating? Perhaps you’ve been asked yourself because you’ve recently lost 20 pounds or

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Do You Even Flow Bro?

Do You Even Flow Bro?

You live, eat, and breath lifting. Just the thought of moving a heavy barbell or the sound of bumper plates hitting the platform hard after a heavy lift makes your heart skip a beat. Your weekends

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It’s Better In Groups: Why Now Is The Time To Return To Group Fitness At AFF

It’s Better In Groups: Why Now Is The Time To Return To Group Fitness At AFF

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

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How To Create A Home Workout Routine That Will Keep You Fit

How To Create A Home Workout Routine That Will Keep You Fit

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

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Lifetime Achievement Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

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

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Your Guide to Smart Snacking

Your Guide to Smart Snacking

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

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Staying Healthy When Working From Home

Staying Healthy When Working From Home

Republished with permission by INBODY USA 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

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Dumbbell Workout

Dumbbell Workout

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

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