Amanda received her B.A. in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At SAS, she has shares her passion of wellness with SAS employees as a Senior Recreation and Fitness Program Coordinator. When she’s not teaching others how to squat, chaturanga, and run or coaching expecting moms and Ironmen-to-be, you’ll find her exploring the outdoors with her husband, two sons, and schnoodle, cooking, propagating succulents, and training for endurance events. She’s a 2x IRONMAN finisher and multi-marathoner who loves to be on the trails or on her yoga mat! Amanda is registered through Yoga Alliance as an Experienced 200 hour Yoga Teacher (E-RYT200), certified in personal training and group exercise instruction through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), an IRONMAN Certified Coach and has training in prenatal yoga, Cosmic Kid's Yoga, and as a postpartum doula.
As we wrap up an outstanding year at the RFC, we want to take a moment to celebrate a year of innovation and creativity and thank YOU for joining us to take care of your health and wellness and have LOTS of FUN along the way. Here’s just a few
Breastfeeding. Exercise. You don’t usually see these two words together, but motherhood is like that – a beautiful dance of balancing necessity with fun, effort with ease, joy and tears. In honor of World Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we’re talking breastfeeding here on SAS Life. Today’s topic: Breastfeeding and Exercise. Can
Foot pain, no matter what you like to do for exercise, is a super bummer and, when you head to a medical professional to get it checked out, the answer is often the dreaded "stop exercising." Foot pain can often be prevented with regular “maintenance”. Always warm up and cool
If there’s one thing that we’ve learned from working from home, it’s the value of wellness. Not leaving our homes for work has collectively meant less steps (aka daily activity), easy access to the family fridge, and blurred lines between work and home life…and even the days for that
Written by RFC Staff. Known for their fancy turns and agility, Recreation and Fitness Center (RFC) staff innovatively support SAS employee health with fitness, wellness, and recreation programs. We pride ourselves on being part of SAS's wellness team inspiring and empowering those who inspire and empower with the most trusted
“Running is a lifestyle for me. It’s like brushing my teeth or taking a shower. I’m always thinking about when I can get my run in. I plan out my days so I can at least run 2 to 3 times a week.” In our final installation of Black History
“The club set out to do hill training at Pilot Mountain where the guys were climbing the mountain and the ladies planned to circle the hilly countryside around the mountain. We were climbing a long hill and I was the last cyclist in the back having gotten dropped mid-hill. In
Growing up in Eastern NC meant attending a diverse elementary school until 6th grade when we moved across town. I remember asking my mom where all the black people were. I think there were a total of 3 black kids in my 6th grade class. Little did I know, in
May you be healthy, safe, and surrounded by those your love this holiday season! We're looking forward to seeing you in the new year. Until, check out the RFC's Video Library for Kasey's 12 Days of Fit-mas Workout, recordings of our live streamed classes, guided meditations, and crafts and more! Or,
It’s been a while and the gym is FINALLY open! Yippee! But…it’s been months since you’ve done more than body weight exercises, you’ve never tried exercising in a mask, and what’s this about making reservations? Let’s face it, gyms are looking a little different these days. As you venture out,
