As a member of the AFFamily, you receive a complimentary fitness consultation with a certified Personal Trainer. Whether or not you use this free session is up to you, and I’m sure you may have

Despite the fact that there are many known benefits of strength training, many runners are still quite hesitant to include it in their training regimen. Common misconceptions about strength training

Ever been so stressed that you told yourself, I need to start meditating. Well, now’s the time! (And just in time for National Stress Awareness Month 😊) If you’ve ever thought about beginning a

Raise your hand if you’re feeling: • Tired • Stressed • Unsure of yourself • Powerless • Anxious Now, shift your attention to your breath (you can lower your hand now). Without altering your breath

Research has shown that exercising in the water can reduce stress on our joints. But water can also relieve stress from another very important part of us – our minds. Do you have fond memories of

There’s no way around it: exercise matters. Whether your plan is to reach your ideal body composition or maintain a healthy one, regular exercise is going to be one of the building blocks of your

What do you think when you hear the word “core” in relation to exercise? Maybe you envision someone with flawless 6-pack abs who got them doing a zillion crunches, right? This is the image that has

You love your child and want the best for them in all areas of their life, including their education, health, and socialization. And we know that desire remains strong when searching for a gym that

Is there a machine at the gym that you just LOVE? Cardio or weight machine, it doesn’t matter — you may have eyes for that ONE piece of equipment that you always depend on as a part of your workout

It is often said that the seemingly small moments in our lives that have the biggest impact on them. At American Family Fitness Mechanicsville, every day brings new moments and a new lasting impact