About Amanda Allen MS, CSCS
Amanda has been involved with sports and fitness for most of her life.  She graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in human physiology from the University of Arizona and received her master’s degree in exercise science from the University of Northern Colorado with an emphasis in biomechanics. At the U of AZ Amanda competed on the track and field team in the heptathlon, a two-day, seven event competition. Competing in the heptathlon taught her how important balance and discipline are for physical success.

Amanda loves teaching others how to integrate health and fitness into even the most hectic schedules.  She believes in balancing flexibility, strength, and endurance in order to achieve optimal and life long health.  Regarding her training style, she says, “My training programs focus on functional strength, which means we will exercise using full body movements emphasizing core strength.  I will make sure that each step of the way you are working out correctly, minimizing chances of injury and maximizing weight loss and strength gains potentials.  My job as a trainer is to give you the tools, guidance, and motivation to achieve your best body!” 

Amanda is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).  The NSCA is the nation’s most respected and leading authority on personal training and athletic performance.  She currently serves as a part-time faculty at the University of Northern Colorado teaching Advanced Strength and Conditioning.  In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, a former collegiate long jumper and her daughter, and future Olympic gold medalist!