About avcelite

American Institute of Fitness Educators Studied under Tom Seaborne Ph.D. National Federation of Professional Trainers American Red Cross CPR Certified Education Masters of Arts Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Northern Arizona University Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education University of Iowa Fitness Experience Newton Natural Running™ Certified Coach AVC Elite Training Creator SPORTBOX® Creator Maximum Pump™ Creator Fitness Instructor Mountainside Fitness 2004 - 2009 Fitness Works 2002-2004 Golden's Fitness for Women 2000-2002 The Tone Zone 1996-2000 LA Sport & Fitness Magazine Featured Photos January 2008 DHP Elite Training Advisory Board Member Presenter at "Extreme Makeover" by DHP June 2006 "Weeding Through the Diet Jungle" Presenter January 2005 Guest Speaker - Mountainside Running Club Fall 2005 Recognized as one of Activa's Women in Motion 2005 Presenter at Tucson Fitness Fest Finalist at IDEA World Fitness Convention July 2004 2nd Place Fresh Face in Fitness International Fitness Instructor Competition Fall 2003 Cory Everson's Fitness Retreats 1999 -present Private Personal Trainer 1996-present

Doing the Heavy Lifting

I have trained with Amy for 15 years. Every new venture ups the ante and challenges me anew.

Every program Amy heads has 3 constants:Step Ups Tabata

1) Prioritizing student safety.
2) Use of her constantly honing knowledge base to keep  workouts challenging and effective.
3) Individual attention and dedication to her students.

The program I am currently attending is the outdoor group training. I have never felt stronger in my life, yet more aware that I have far to go.

Tabata on CurbI am doing things in class that I would never have dreamed I could do. The one bad thing about this program is my husband now calls me to help with the “heavy lifting”!

Thank you Amy!

~ Chris

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Nothing Else Holds a Candle to This Training

What’s the difference between AVC Elite Training and everything else out there? Amy is the difference!

Battle BulgeI don’t care what the heck everyone else is doing, it doesn’t hold a candle to this training!  I appreciate so much what Amy does for me and all of us, I can’t put it in words.

I have been battling the bulge for years now, and although I thought I was working out hard, I wasn’t doing jack squat until I started with Amy.

That’s my 2 cents on the whole issue. And thanks again Amy; You are the difference!!

~ Dr. Bret Ford

Do you battle the middle-aged bulge? Let Coach Amy help you achieve the body, strength and health you’ve always wanted!

World-Class Personal Training

Amy is the real deal…

Qualified, knowledgeable, hard-working, enthusiastic, funny, motivating. Her workouts are for people who ‘seriously’ want to challenge themselves.

And Amy ‘walks the walk’…

She does every rep in all three of her daily training sessions, and is still able to shout out instructions, encouragement and rep counts. It is amazing how great of shape she is in.

Amy’s experience and passion for fitness

[They] really show in her meticulously-detailed workout regiments that take into account all the variables and levels of her trainees.

Rope TrainingNo two workouts are the same and she has all the latest fitness equipment.  [It is] always a challenging, fun, total workout.

But, the best part about Amy is that she really cares. She encourages – no, demands – constant contact with each of her trainees to see how they are progressing and constantly offers individual advice and encouragement.

For me, she has taught me that there is more to fitness than packing on muscle and doing some cardio. Kettlebell Lunges

I’m now a ‘total-body conditioning’ convert with a heart rate monitor, working on my range of motion, flexibility and core strength.

Fat-loss, strength and muscle tone all fall into line after that I’m learning.

I’ve known Amy since the sixth grade and she has not changed a bit. [She is] still passionate, funny, [and] hard-working. The only difference now is that she is a world-class trainer – and I’m not in the least-bit surprised.

~Chris B.

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Improved Balance & Core Strength

I am only in my second Group Training Program. I was hesitant signing up because apart from having done the Saturday AVC Elite Training trekking and running classes, and trekking on my own, I did very little exercise.

Fitness Feast GroupEveryone in the Training Program is very supportive and ensures that I do the exercise correctly when we work in teams. Although I cannot keep up with the members who have been with the program for several years, either I follow along at my own pace, Coach gives me a modified version, or I [can] always revert to plank.

Due to muscle soreness after each class (I was surprised at how my quads ached since they should be in good condition from my trekking/running), I know that I am getting proper training and that it is essential for me to continue.

Weighted Ball SquatsMy sense of balance is a off, but I am already seeing some progress as many of the exercises are tailored to improve balance. Finally, the two times that I came to the class with AFIB issues, i.e., irregular/high heart rate, my heart rate reverted to normal/low before the class ended. Not bad for 67!

~ Stephen

Want to exceed all your perceived limitations and achieve new health and fitness levels? AVC Elite Training can help! Contact Coach Amy to learn more.

Great for Beginner to Advanced Fitness Levels

I want to start by saying what a huge inspiration Amy has been in my life.

I met Amy when I was 18 year old and just getting in to fitness. Now, almost 13 years later I am still learning new things from this woman!

KickboxingI have done many different aspects of Amy’s training and have been extremely challenged with all of it. I have always been very impressed with Amy’s ability to scale her group training sessions for the different fitness levels. TRX Push Up

Whether you are a beginner or have an advanced fitness level you are guaranteed to get a GREAT workout.

I have enjoyed every second of the past 13 years of training with Amy and there will be plenty more to come!!!!

~ Alissa

Looking for a challenge? AVC Elite Training is ready for you! Learn more about the small group fitness training, natural running program and Tough Mudder team then contact Amy to get started.

Ready for Action & New Challenges

I am so glad I am back with my coach, Amy, at AVC Elite Training. I started in the beginning of the summer and can see the difference in how I look and feel the benefits of the program.

Decline Push UpsYes, this is a work-out but WOW is it worth the effort!

Amy individualizes each training session so there is no workout boredom. You never know what new challenge will be presented at the session.

All the equipment is provided. Just show up and be ready for the action.

~Wendy