Amanda Russell

MBA, CPT

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Fitness - (Weight Loss, Aerobics, Food and Diet) Expert

Amanda Russell Quick Facts

Main Areas: Fitness, Food, Fashion and Fun!
Career Focus: Top-rated fitness writer, keynote speaker, Olympic-trained athlete, model and founder of FitStrongandSexy.com
Affiliation: www.FitStrongandSexy.com

Amanda Russell is a top-rated fitness and lifestyle writer, professional keynote speaker, Olympic-trained athlete, model, spokeswoman, founder of FitStrongandSexy.com and one of the industry's leading experts on fitness, wellness and change. Amanda hosts and executive produces the online fitness series: Fit Strong and Sexy. To watch Amanda's show, visit AmandaRussell.tv.

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Amanda's Fitness and Diet Plans : www.fitstrongandsexy.com

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The Perfect 10 Minute Cardio

I have to admit, I love routine, and as much as many of us don’t like to admit it, there is comfort in doing the same things and knowing exactly what to expect—no surprises, no fear, no thinking required. And sometimes, routine can be a very good thing. For example, getting into a routine of getting motivated and dressed to workout out daily is great! But when it comes to the workout itself, doing the same exercise routine everyday = not so good or effective.

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The Fat Furnace Workout

The Fat Furnace Workout delivers an intensive total body workout. If you are looking for a serious cardio and strength training routine, you are in the right place, because this workout will give you the benefits of both. Today I included an exercise that is new for me – the explosive Turkish get-up with a wheel. It was hard and that’s why I didn’t do many of them, but they are bittersweet fun.

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High Calorie Burning Workout and the Crispy Low Calorie Brussels Sprout Chips!

This is seriously a no joke workout… no matter how ‘fit’ or athletic you are, it is a true high intensity, high-calorie burning interval total body workout. It will make you work every inch of your body and breed both physical and performance transformative results. If it’s your first time through or you’re new to this type of exercise (yes, even you crazy endurance athletes) this will give you a run for your money.

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The Struggle You Don’t Always See

We tend to think that those who are ‘in shape‘ must have better genes and an easier time in life. Those with ‘success‘, must have had better circumstances, more help, or, possibly deserve it more. The thing is, we ALL have our own demons, challenges and circumstances to battle with. It may not be your health or appearance, it may be your career, your relationships, your family, etc…– the bottom line is we ALL have something, there is no hierarchy of struggle.

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It’s ALL in your Head – 2 Tips to Train your Brain

“What a nightmare” That was the immediate response I received when I first shared my personal journey on how my career in fitness developed. Why, on so many occasions, didn’t I just pack up and go home, clearly the universe was against me pursuing my goals, from physically& professionally to financially and personally. This reaction completely shocked me because I had never thought of my journey as a nightmare. Whether it was sheer ignorance, stubbornness, unfailing optimism, or some combination, the option to pack up and go home didn’t even cross my mind.

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Fit Strong and Sexy - Raising the Standard on What it Means to be FIT!

That's what this is for, it's more than a plan,

it's a roadmap, an education and a lifestyle!
That's what this is for, it's more than a plan,it's a roadmap, an education and a lifestyle!

How to get started

Running was my passion; I had endorsement deals, awards, records and sponsorships, and all the promise of a glittering athletic future. It was my dream to compete in the Beijing Olympics in the 10,000m. With my hopes high, my running career soaring, and my training schedule set, I was determined to do whatever it took to achieve my goal; I was on fire….when all of a sudden it all came to a screeching halt – a career-ending injury.

After being told I would never run again, my dreams were crushed, my identity lost, my spirit sunk. But if running had taught me anything, it was that you CAN NOT give up just because it gets tough. I refused to believe there was anything I couldn’t do. I had no idea where to start but I made it my mission to carve a new and meaningful life path.

It took having my life, my fitness, and my body as I knew it taken away from me that I realized the true effect that fitness can have on your life. It’s not just about exercise, it’s about owning your body, your life and being excited to conquer each day.

Now, I am living my childhood dream by calling New York City my home, and the opportunity to travel around the world teaching people how to be the leading characters in their own lives, physically and mentally.

I believe that fitness is a catalyst for positive change in your life and truly affects EVERY aspect of your being, from your confidence and daily outlook, to your personal and professional relationships, your career, your reactions and beyond.

I love people, relationships, and getting inside the human head to find out what “IT” is that motivates us. What motivates you? I am here to help you every step of the way.

It’s all about YOU and your journey –and I can give you the tools to help you get there!

It is my life purpose is to help women raise the bar on the standard they have of their lives and to create a whole new paradigm for how women see and experience Fitness.

Ladies, The Standard has just been raised on being Fit, Fashionable and Oh So Fabulous!