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

A Tough Mudder 58th Birthday Present

Posted on July 21, 2013 by avcelite

When first approached with participating the Tough Mudder Challenge, I checked out the website to see what it was all about. I found my heart racing and my breathing become rapid at the sight of crawling through darkened tunnels, darting through 110 volts of live wire and jumping off 15ft platforms! I was thinking, “I’m too old for this!” Consequently, I declined joining the AVC Elite Tough Mudd Elite-Training-Happy-Hour er Team.

Fast forward to about a month later to a happy hour with AVC Elite Members. After two Chardonnays, I was on board! I was still scared but committed! I knew I could run the 12 miles, but all those obstacles!

Amy created a comprehensive program to begin in October. Just prior to this I incurred an injury to my lower back, pirisformis and sciatica. Uh, oh, could I do this now?

I attempted the training with Amy creating modifications for my injury. This assistance along with physical therapy, allowed me to pursue my goal. With persistent effort and Amy’s guidance during training, I was able to run 13 miles and complete the obstacles she devised.

tough-mudder-training-modifications Amy created tunnels, found fences for us to jump over, parks with monkey bars, climbing walls, as well as, 6ft. walls to scale (with other members’ help of course). She maintained constant communication, support and advice to the TM team.

Amy’s technical guidance allowed me to cope with my injury and improve its status. On February 23, 2013, I along with my fellow teammates completed the Tough Mudder challenge without injury and with smiles on our faces!

I truly believe it was Amy’s intense and supportive coaching that allowed for such a successful outcome for all. I felt an achievement in overcoming some long held fears and coping with an injury that could have side lined me for a long time. It was the best 58th Birthday present I could have given myself!

Thanks Amy for your all your guidance and support!

~ Cynthia

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Redefining What You ‘Think’ You Can Do

Posted on July 11, 2013 by avcelite

I have been training with Amy for many years now and am always interested in her new workout challenges. So, when Amy announced that she would train us for Tough Mudder, I was one of the first to sign up. I always wanted to do an event like this, but was worried about doing it alone and being properly prepared. I knew with Amy as our leader and coach, we would have no problem conquering 11.75 miles and 21 crazy obstacles.

We started this process with two-hour training sessions and worked our way up to four-hour sessions and 13 miles of running. I am not a runner and never thought I could run 13 miles for anything, yet there I was, week after week, keeping up with the team. I have never felt more strong and “fit” in my entire life!

Amy made sure we were extremely prepared by spending countless hours studying everything she could about Tough Mudder and using this information to plan our workouts. We trained out in the rain and mud and even jumped in an extremely cold swimming pool, just to get used to how it would feel when we did the real thing.

On the morning of the actual event, we were nervous and excited at the same time. But once we hit the course, we started to relax and just had fun going from one obstacle to the next.

Tough Mudder Arizona Success We all stayed together and helped each other out when needed. This was truly a team accomplishment. I had so much fun being a part of this adventure and absolutely loved doing the Tough Mudder with the amazingly awesome Team AVC!

I was actually sad when it was all over because our team was like a family.

Thank you Amy for preparing us like no one else ever could.

~Shannon

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Farther, Faster than Ever with AVC Elite Training

Posted on June 24, 2013 by avcelite

I have been pretty active all my life, but I often found myself getting side tracked at the gym.

I wanted to do strength training, but I didn’t really know how to make sure I did it right – and that I targeted all the muscle groups.

When I first met Amy, and heard about her training, I was extremely intimidated–I was no athlete, and I felt like her training was way out of my league. I was so wrong!

Amy does an awesome job at making everyone feel comfortable at whatever physical level they are at.

There are always modifications – but she also knows how to push you farther than you thought you could go! I love that every single training session is different.

She is constantly throwing new challenges our way, and making it fun (hello jump sprawls!!!). Amy’s passion for what she does is obvious the minute you meet her. I have become more excited about fitness since starting her classes and my personal fitness level has increased more than I thought possible.

It has been so fun to see my running pace get faster as a direct result of this training! Thank you Amy!!!

~JoDee

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Efficient Workouts for Time Crunched

Posted on June 15, 2013 by avcelite

I started Amy’s training classes right after I found out I was pregnant with my 3rd child, during my pregnancy Amy’s class really helped keep my strength up. As soon as I was able to work out again I was right back into the next session of training.

I absolutely LOVE Amy’s training sessions for so many reasons. First of all it is a challenge, every time I walk away with the feeling you get when you have had a fantastic workout.

That is so important to me because I have a very busy schedule, (a full time job, 3 kids). Amy’s class works perfect for my schedule and it gives me so much more than I could ever get at the gym in the same time.

Amy is so encouraging and always keeps us pushing ourselves, because of that I feel much stronger and more capable than I ever have.

The top reason I LOVE her training sessions: We are always doing something new, she introduces new equipment, or new moves every week. She keeps it fun and fresh…..that keeps me engaged!

Thank you Amy for all you do!
~ Jessica

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Best Fitness Program for Your Money in Arizona

Posted on June 9, 2013 by avcelite

I am not a fitness enthusiast at all. I was a former high school athlete that has let the last 30 years go by and watched my once 155 lbs. frame balloon to over 215 lbs. I hit 50 years old and my health dictated that I needed to make a drastic change with my life.

I started with the trekking program first as it seemed like an easy way to get back into the swing of things. Coach Amy made the program fun and challenging and at the end of the program I was able to complete over a 30 mile course on Catalina Island!

Not bad…but it made me want to do more. So I joined the AVC Elite Training small group training sessions and I was hooked.

Amy’s expertise in workout design and structure ensured that we were all working our bodies in a safe, efficient and challenging manner.

My endurance, strength and body image has improved during my one year of the small group training format.

I think this is the best fitness program for the money BAR NONE. Thanks for all that you do for us trainees. You are truly motivating.

~John

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Achieving Fitness Firsts at Age 60 Si, se puede!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by avcelite

Amy and I go way back…..about 15+ years of friendship/fitness.

Amy has vast expertise and knowledge about every aspect of working-out.

I have trained with her for small group conditioning, SportBox, Maximum Pump, trekking, running, and AVC Elite Training.

Amy has set up VO2 testing, recommended heart rate monitors & athletic shoes, introduced me to quality performance/recovery drinks & various products to help with fitness.

Everything she has recommended has been a benefit to me.

I am 60 now and still going strong. I am doing things I never thought I could do, such as trekking 20+ miles on Catalina Island, running a 10K, and working out (and keeping up) with others half my age.

Amy has always had faith in me that I “can do it,” despite my misgivings about my abilities. As I go through my journey to be fit and healthy, I am lucky to have Amy as an incredible amiga and trainer. I value her help and support, and her willingness to always remind me……”si se puede” (yes, you can).

~ Helen

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