Amanda Schlitzer-Tierney shares how to “Discover Balance with exercise” on PHIT for a Queen podcast

Amanda Schlitzer-Tierney shares how to “Discover Balance with exercise” on PHIT for a Queen podcast:

1. Pioneer being one of the first strength coaches within the eating disorder treatment team.
2. Triggers can result from comments and feedback from coaches.
3. Takes a non-judgemental approach to fitness
4. Reframing what our society views as healthy in regards to exercise.
5. Feels many athletes focus on a perfect outcome versus excellence in sports.

You can find Amanda at:

• https://www.mccallumplace.com/the-victory-program/
• https://www.facebook.com/rockthebalance/

 

So you know she is legit:

Amanda Schlitzer Tierney is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and holds her Master’s degree in Sport Science and Exercise Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for The Victory Program at McCallum Place and is the Owner/Founder of Discovering Balance: Fitness Coaching and Support. Amanda is currently the Co-Chair of the Association for Applied Sports Psychology: Eating Disorder Special Interest Group. Amanda has been working with competitive and recreational athletes with eating disorders since 2006. Over the years, Amanda gained a wide-range of knowledge for this specialized population and found her true passion: helping individuals incorporate balanced exercise into the recovery environment. Amanda’s goal as a Strength and Conditioning Coach is working with individuals to help identify unhealthy exercise thoughts and behaviors and supporting them in redefining their relationship with fitness. She aims to help her client find a balance between challenging the body and bringing the fun back to exercise. She encourages listening to one’s body cues and adequate fueling to maintain a healthy body and mind. Amanda’s target reaches beyond the client and she strives to educate athletes, teams, coaches, parents, athletic trainers, and sport medicine personnel on how to work with this specialized population.