Author: Amy Ashmore

FCEA Founding Member

Amy Ashmore holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin and an MS in Exercise & Sports Sciences from Florida State University. She has over 30 years of sports & fitness industry and academic leadership experience. Amy is the author of dozens of articles, blogs, and continuing education programs. She is the former Program Director for Sports Sciences and Management at the American Military University (AMU). Prior to managing the AMU program, Amy was a Professor with American Public University System, University of Tampa, and College of Southern Nevada. She lives in Las Vegas, NV with her son, Aiden, and their dog, Jimbug. Author of: Programming for Strength Gains / Cardiovascular Training for Clients Who Have Obesity. AmyAshmore.com

Controlling Harmful Forces for the Obese Client

June 25, 2018July 18, 2018 Amy Ashmore

The first thing to remember when designing cardiovascular sessions for clients who have obesity is that forces, no matter a person’s size, act on the joints and the spinal column during all movement. The human body is constantly subjected to Read More …

Five Timing Tips for Better Workouts

June 24, 2017June 24, 2018 Amy Ashmore

New research shows us that the key to fitness success is to time your workouts in alignment with your body’s natural rhythms and current knowledge about how muscles work best. Here are six easy tips to personalize your workouts for Read More …