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BIO
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Amy Dixon is one of the most dynamic fitness instructors and Master Trainers in the industry today. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology. She is AFAA, Johnny G. Spinning Program, Schwinn Cycling, Stairmaster Treadmill and Gravity certified. Amy is the official spokesperson for Women’s Health Magazine, a fitness and nutrition educator at the college level, a personal trainer, a cardiac rehab specialist, a fitness DVD star and choreographer, a BOSU Master Trainer, a Schwinn Cycling Master Trainer, a GRAVITY Master Trainer, and the writer and former director of a wellness program established for the national organization called Senior Friends. She is a former World competitive power tumbler and coach and uses that experience everyday in her classes. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she is best known for her energy and enthusiasm for fitness. Her energy is contagious. She delivers a fun, performance based class and works hard to educate and motivate her students to achieve extraordinary results. She has also been a part of the Nike Rockstar Fitness Academy in Los Angeles. Her talents have been featured on International Television Shows, Exercise TV, Your LA, Fox News, and MTV. Her classes and insights have been reported in Women’s Health Magazine, Self Magazine, Shape Magazine, Variety Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. Amy is the Group Fitness Manager for Equinox in Santa Monica.
Philosophy
Education
- Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology, 1998.
Work Experience
- Equinox, Santa Monica, California, Carol Espel, November 2005 – Current. Working as the Group Fitness Manager.
- Women’s Health Magazine, New York, New York, Tina Johnson, April 2007-Current. Working as the star of all new fitness media, consultant, and official fitness spokesperson.
- Gaiam Media, Denver, Colorado, Rebecca Stetson, July 2006 – Current. Working as a Choreographer on a new fitness DVD series.
- Bodies In Motion, Los Angeles, California, Misty Tripoli, October 2004 – November 2005. Working as the Director of Programming for 5 clubs in Southern California. January 2001 – November 2005. Working as a fitness instructor teaching Spinningâ, BOSU, and sculpting classes
- Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, California, Anna Collier, August 2004 – March 2006. Working as a part-time faculty member teaching fitness classes.
- Columbia Ogden Regional Medical Center, Ogden, Utah, Shelley Reeves, May 1997-August 1997. Completed a full-time internship in the cardiac rehabilitation department educating and assisting patients with special fitness profiles. Established and directed the “Get Fit and Stay Healthy” program for Senior Friends.
Presentation Experience
- AFAA Indoor Cycling Training 8 Hour Course, Apex Conference, Los Angeles, California, February 2006 – 45 Attendees. In-Club Training, Covina, California, June 2006 – 15 Attendees. Apex Conference, Los Angeles California, February 2007 – 100 Attendees. In-Club Training, San Diego, California, May 2007 – 20 Attendees. In-Club Training, Los Angeles, California, July 2007 – 25 Attendees.
- Gravity Group Training – 8 Hour Course, EFI Sports Medicine, San Diego, California, October 2006 – 15 Attendees. Equinox Fitness Clubs, Century City, California, February 2007 – 15 Attendees. Hollywood YMCA, Hollywood, California, March 2007 – 25 Attendees.
Certifications/Training
- AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification
- Mad Dogg Athletics/Johnny G Spinningâ Certification
- Schwinn Indoor Cycling Certification
- Stairmaster Treadmill Training
- EFI Gravity Group and PFT Training
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