Amanda Vogel

Amanda Vogel, MA (human kinetics), owns  ActiveVoice, a writing, editing and consulting service that  helps fitness pros and organizations improve the quality and  effectiveness of their educational and promotional material.

Amanda has been active in the fitness industry for more than 15 years as a group exercise programmer and group exercise instructor. She is the former vice president for a chain of all-women clubs.

As an international presenter, she has presented at conferences in Canada and the United States, including for IDEA World, Can-Fit-Pro (Vancouver and Toronto),  BCRPA, YWCA, B.C. Association of Kinesiologists and the Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA). 

In addition to co-authoring books on both postnatal fitness and yoga,  Amanda regularly writes for national and international magazines, including IDEA Fitness Journal, Fitness Business Canada, ACE Certified News, Best Health, Cooking Light, Chatelaine, Today’s Parent, Health, Fit Pregnancy, Fitness, SELF, All You, Prevention and Shape.

Amanda’s professional certifications and memberships include:

FITNESS

• Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS), Can-Fit-Pro
• Trainer of Leaders (CEC Provider), British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA)
• Instructor Competency Evaluator (ICE)
• Cycling Instructor, Keiser- and Reebok-certified

WRITING/MEDIA:

• American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)
• Freelance Success
• MediaBistro