Biography - Amy Ashmore

Amy Ashmore, PhD, earned her MS in Exercise Science at Florida State University in 1993, and her PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998. She has been published in the areas of Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Stretching, and Strength Training. Her publications have appeared in IDEA Health & Fitness Journal, ACE FitnessMatters, ICAA Journal of Active Aging, and American Fitness. She authored Biomechanics of Assisted Stretching, a continuing education course offered exclusively through American Council on Exercise (ACE). Presentations at the IDEA World Fitness Convention include Biomechanics of Assisted Stretching, Torque and Training Special Populations, and Weight Training Progression: The Moment Arm. She has served as a Biomechanics consultant to Octane Fitness, Inc. Her teaching experiences include instruction at the University of Tampa, College of Southern Nevada, and the University of Texas at Austin. Currently, she is an Associate Professor in Sports & Health Sciences and an author. She is an avid fitness enthusiast who lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with her son, Aiden.

Courses currently taught in the Sports & Health Sciences undergraduate program: SPHE421 Kinesiology and SPHE315 Strength Training & Conditioning.

Courses taught in the Sports & Health Sciences graduate program: SPHS502: Motor Learning and SPHS504: Advanced Methods of Strength and Conditioning.

PUBLICATIONS

Ashmore, Amy 2011, How to Help Prepare Your Staff for Management Positions, Athletic Business Conference, TK
Ashmore, Amy 2011, Strength and Cardio Supersets, IDEA Fitness Journal, TK
Ashmore, Amy. 2009. Biomechanic Basics for Safe, Effective, Efficient Workouts, IDEA Fitness Journal, 6 (10), 29 - 31.
Ashmore, Amy. 2009. Resistance Training Reconsidered, ACE FitnessMatters, 15 (6), 6-7.
Ashmore, Amy. 2008. Slow Down Aging with Interval Training, IDEA Fitness Journal, 5 (8), 30-33.
Ashmore, Amy. 2008. Functional Flexibility for People Over 50, ACE Certified News, 14 (1), 3-5.
Ashmore, Amy. 2007. How to exercise overweight older adults while minimizing force on joints, ICAA’s Journal on Active Aging, 6(2), 28-32.
Ashmore, Amy. 2007. The Biomechanics Sales Approach, IDEA Fitness Journal, 4 (3), 28-30.
Ashmore, Amy 2007. How to Use Biomechanics to Attract New Clients, ACE Certified News, 13 (2), 3-5.
Ashmore, Amy. 2005. How To Integrate Biomechanics In Group Settings, IDEA Fitness Journal, 2 (9) 90 - 93.
Ashmore, Amy. 2005. Torque and Training Special Populations, IDEA Fitness Journal, 2 (1), 52-57.
Ashmore, Amy. 2004. Biomechanics of Assisted Stretching, Las Vegas, NV. Amy Ashmore Kinetics, LLC.
Ashmore, Amy. 2004. Stretching To Prevent IT Band Syndrome (CEU Corner), American Fitness, 22 (6), 55-60.
Ashmore, Amy. 2004. Counteracting the Use of Momentum During Exercise, IDEA Fitness Journal, 1(2), 39-41.
Ashmore, Amy. 2003. Safe and Effective Stretching, IDEA Health & Fitness Source, 21(9), 37-39.
Ashmore, Amy 2003. Strength Training Guidelines for Children, American Fitness, 21 (5), 61-65.

MARKETING PROJECTS

Ashmore, Amy 2010, An Analysis of Safety and Effectiveness of Commercial Elliptical, Reciprocal and Dual Motion Trainers, In press.
Ashmore, Amy 2010, Pro4700 Determined to Be Ergonomically Best Trainer, In press.
Ashmore, Amy 2010. New Research Supports Light-Intensity Cross Circuit Strength Benefits, Octane Fitness White Paper, http://club.octanefitness.com/research/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=33
Ashmore, Amy. 2008. The Positive Effects of Higher Intensity Exercise and Interval Training on Biological Aging, Octane Fitness White Paper,
http://club.octanefitness.com/research/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=33
Ashmore, Amy. 2008. Enhancing Quality of Life through Muscle Endurance Training, Octane Fitness White Paper, http://www.octanefitness.com/files/pdf/enhancingqualityoflife-final.pdf
Ashmore, Amy. 2008. An Analysis of the Seated Elliptical Trainer versus Recumbent Bike, Octane Fitness White Paper http://www.octanefitness.com/files/pdf/SeatedvsRecumbent.pdf
Ashmore, Amy. 2006. The Impact of Exerciser Posture and Relationship to Gravity in Elliptical Cross Trainers, Octane Fitness White Paper, http://www.octanefitness.com/files/pdf/ergonomicsfinal1.pdf