Exercise is a lot like a relationship – there are ups and downs, good days and bad, compromise and sacrifice, gains and losses. The benefits are wonderful, but they don’t come easy. It takes time and

It has long been a familiar philosophy in fitness that you have to make big changes to see big changes. We all know that we can’t expect amazing progressive results from doing the same thing over and

While Richmond is the official home of American Family Fitness, our AFFamily reach extends as far north as Fredericksburg, Virginia. American Family Fitness Fredericksburg first opened in 2007,

Raise your hand if you’ve made a New Years resolution before but didn’t stick with it 🖐 It’s okay, we’ve all been there. Sometimes things happen that can derail any resolution you’ve made (helloooo

Think back over your time working out in the gym. You’ve probably hit all the major areas offered – the cardio deck, the weight room, the functional training area, and the Group Fitness studios. Is

As you walk toward the doors to American Family Fitness Short Pump, they automatically open for you, as if we have been waiting for you to come to work out with us (we are 😊). When you make your way

During the past several months we all have been subjected to isolation with a diminished ability to do the things that we’re accustomed to doing on a regular basis. This has left a great deal of us

When it comes to working out or anything involving fitness, we sometimes tend to get stuck in our ways and do what we feel is comfortable. Examples: You come into the gym and head straight to your

At dinner last night, one slice of chocolate cake somehow turned into half a cake… Today, you stuffed yourself with five buttery rolls at the office potluck. That wouldn’t have been so bad if you

From a standing position, take your feet outside of your hips, toes slightly turned out. Bend your knees and gently lower your hips. Bring your elbows inside of your knees as you do this. Bring your