Amanda helped me change my life! I knew I needed to gain flexibility, add strength, up my cardio, and change my eating/nutrition habits but did not know how to do so nor really believe that I could, having tried before but never really succeeding at any much less all my goals. My relationship, a partnership in fact, began with Amanda talking with me about my goals, my lifestyle, previous training efforts, and my willingness to to try a 'different' path. She was honest and supportive and had an enthusiasm and confidence that was both inspiring and motivating. Amanda created a plan specifically for me and at each session worked with me to perform each component correctly and consistently. She tweaked the plan as I progressed, offering constant support, encouragement, and recognition of improvement. Each session was varied, fast paced, and, while hard work, was really enjoyable and satisfying because of her. There are a lot of personal trainers, yogis, boxers, and coaches of various types but no one I know of combines great skill and experience in all of the above and does it with such commitment or engagement. My sessions with Amanda were focused, productive, and effective and she followed up many sessions with texted encouragement, follow up, and positive feedback. I have been more successful in reaching my goals than I imagined I could be. I have confidence in my physicality I never had before. My attitude about working out and my health in general is strong and focused. I've lost weight, changed my eating habits, and am physically in best shape I have been in years. None of that would have happened without Amanda and her coaching, training, and counsel. She is truly gifted not just with physical skills but with an ability to connect with and engage in a way that has led to much better than expected results and a true change in how I am live my life. If you want someone who will focus on and with you to achieve your goals, who will inspire and motivate, who will challenge and then support you, and who will bring fun to getting in shape, Amanda is the perfect person for you. read more

As it is a season for gratitude and reflection, I cannot think of anything I am more grateful for this year than meeting Amanda and getting to work with her. Amanda does not just teach fitness, she promotes a lifestyle that is rich with self love, self care and inspiration. I have struggled with weight, exercise, bad eating habits for the majority of my life, not only that, but how I see myself and carry myself in the world which has primarily been negative for as long as I can remember. As I work towards changing my mind body and soul, I am able to look at these acts of self love instead of self deprivation. aka I realize that I'll feel better physically and mentally if I eat a healthy colorful salad rather that the sandwich and chips. My default is starting to switch from I suck, to hey I'm kind of awesome! For the first time in a long time, if ever am starting to feel like it is possible for me to achieve health and fitness goals! One moment at a time. All that being said, her Yoga class is unbelievably amazing. She welcomed me so warmly and I've never connected with a yoga class/ instructor the way I have with Amanda and her teachings. During the class she challenges you to challenge yourself but be gentle at the same time. I've been able to achieve poses in a short time I never thought were possible. I've always thought, I can do this on my own, it just takes willpower, wait, why can't I do this. We all need a little help sometimes, if you want your life to exceed your expectations, Amanda is a beacon of light and hope that will inspire you to do it! read more

Amanda is exactly what I wanted in a trainer -- someone who won't let you slack but will push you with positivity, not negativity. She will kick your ass, but she'll do it with a gigantic smile that's contagious. The best part about a good trainer is that they don't force you to do things, they empower you. That's how I feel after every session with Amanda: empowered. I feel empowered to make good food choices, to get into the gym with a plan, and to achieve what I've been convinced I'm capable of achieving. Also, working out while chatting with her is always the best part of my week. Here are some of the things that she has helped me to achieve: (1) I can run! Before I started training with Amanda, the idea of running a single mile seemed impossible. I've now run two half-marathons with three more on the calendar and am running a full marathon in October. (2) I lost 10 pounds (and gained some back in muscle) and learned to love exercise for exercise, rather than only as a necessary evil required to get/stay thin. (3) I'm strong! Getting strong makes me love and appreciate my body so much more. (4) I eat so much healthier both because of Amanda's encouragement and check-ins, and also because of the fact that exercising more made me more aware of how much better I felt when I ate well. (5) I have someone who I feel accountable to about making healthy choices, besides myself. read more

I have been working with Amanda for 8 months and it has been an amazing journey. I was looking for someone that would include yoga as part of the workout and in that I not only continued my love for yoga but was introduced to a love for boxing!! Who would have thought two things that seemed so different would help me not only get in shape but grow as a person. Once I incorporated Amanda's personal training and yoga classes I became more confident and self aware. I look forward to my time with Amanda because every workout is different. I never know what to expect and after an hour I feel amazing and rejuvenated. The skills I have learned from Amanda have been applicable at the gym, which has only made me want to workout even more during the week. Who wants to go to the gym and do the same routine? NOT ME!! Amanda provides great nutritional advice and encourages me to meet the goals I have set for myself. Not only is Amanda a wonderful trainer but she is truly able to connect with you on a personal level. She has supported me emotionally and provided educational tips on how to overcome anxiety through many different outlets. My anxiety levels have decreased and I have been able to achieve my physical and emotional goals since I have been working with Amanda. I have had trainers in the past and Amanda by far is the best!! Her joy for life is contagious!! read more

Amanda's class has officially changed my life. I started taking her yoga class after losing my Dad about a year ago. Since then I have lost 40 pounds but more importantly, I have gained a mental strength that I never imagined I would possess. Amanda has helped me cultivate a self-loving attitude. If you go to her class, you will become physically and emotionally strong. You will learn to find ease in life even when so many things feel overwhelming. Amanda's class is challenging but beginners don't be afraid. I started as a beginner, brand new to yoga, and I have learned so much. What I love about Amanda's instruction is that she is extremely precise with her directions. Have you ever been to a yoga class and thought "what is this teacher telling me to do?" With Amanda, you won't have to look to your neighbor to know where your body should be. Her directions are very clear and she focuses a lot on teaching you proper alignment so that you know where your body parts should be. All in all, Amanda's class is so much more than yoga class to me. Her class is therapy! Better than any therapist you could ever go to. After leaving her class I feel less anxious, sad, angry, fearful.... and more empowered, peaceful, hopeful, happy, and self loving. If you need a positive change in your life, start going to her class. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Simply put, Amanda is a 5-STAR MIRACLE WORKER and a LIFELONG INSPRATIONAL COMPANION that I would not want to live without. Six months ago, I contacted Amanda Rose Walsh because I decided I needed a change. Physically and mentally I knew it was time to hit reset and I thought that yoga might do the trick. Inspired by her blog, I reached out to Amanda to introduce me to yoga, thinking that I would learn the fundamentals from her and continue on my own way. Well, I couldn't have been any more wrong. Amanda is a kind and patient yoga instructor for sure, but the person I met is so very much more and I cannot imagine my life now without the priceless support she provides in all aspects of my life. Amanda is an inspiration, an angel, a natural holistic wellness coach, a fitness trainer, a kind ear, a companion, a soul mate, a teacher, a friend, a motivator, a mover, a shaker, and a happiness maker. There is a magic around her like no other. It only takes one session with Amanda to know you are on a brighter path and to see promise where you once saw nothing but fear. I recommend Amanda with my whole heart and soul - this woman represents all that is right about our crazy world and helps all that she meets embark on a lifetime journey of growth, joy, and endless inspiration. read more

1 Year!!! Saturday, June 29, 2013, 9:30am - my workout affair with Amanda Rose Wellness developed. After 5 yrs of heavy transitions and many lbs gained, I decided that enough is enough!! 3 months of online searching and I found Amanda - this trainer with a Masters in Exercise Physiology from Columbia University; boxing champion, yoga trainer and certified personal trainer. Since then: - I feel amazing - I am boxing; I am TRX; I am doing yoga!! (Yes yoga with the whole nine Shirshasana, dogs, frog , pigeon , cow and all other creatures. Shavasaana is still my favorite!!!); I am running. All of them every week!! - I am drinking my greens - at least once per week - I know to buy Himalayan Crystal salt instead of table salt ( helps regulate your blood sugar, water and PH levels..) - I know how to make a delicious healthy shake every morning - I know what is Maca and Chlorella ( the Greenest of All Superfoods). And I am eating them too. - I lost a considerable amount of weight Give a girl the right trainer and (of course) a pair of shoes...and she can conquer the world!!! Thanks Amanda Walsh for being awesome!!! PS: And my husband started doing yoga too, just because of Amanda!! read more

If you train with Amanda in the park, people will stop and stare - they've never seen workouts like this before! She isn't a run of the mill New York City gym trainer; Amanda is the real-deal. She will help you reach your goals no matter how far-off they seem, and she will get you there at a pace that is comfortable and healthy. She is motivating, compassionate, and brilliant at what she does. Amanda brought me back to fitness (and happiness!) after a terrible car crash and two subsequent spine surgeries. My world class surgeon couldn't believe how well I have recovered, and all the credit goes to Amanda - she knows her stuff. I have worked out with her twice a week for two years, starting with baby post-operative steps to full yoga and strength workouts. Her workouts are challenging and engaging in all the right ways. Now I can do back-bends, hand stands, boxing, TRX - I am amazed by and so thankful for my own progress, and I have Amanda to thank for it. I eagerly look forward to our sessions, as they have healed, helped, and strengthened me in body and in spirit. read more

I have only known Amanda for a short period of time and have taken some of her fitness and yoga classes. I must agree with everything everyone else has written. She is great at pushing you at what serves you best in the moment with positive motivation. The thing that stood out most for me was her emphasis on proper structure and form in all exercises and positions. She makes sure you are doing everything properly and safely to get the most benefit out of your workout or practice. Being a chiropractor this is very important for me when I seek a fitness or yoga instructor. She is about quality and not just quantity. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Plus, she has a great personality and outlook in life. I find it is good when you like the person who is instructing you, and you'll love her. read more

I call it the "Amanda Affect." She truly affects people in a 360 fashion. Mind, Body, and Spirit as cliche as it may sound......From her boxing to her yoga to her TRX to her life and nutrition knowledge...she doesn't train you, she helps you elevate your life to the next level, so that feeling good goes way beyond just looking good. And she customizes every thought and action to the individual. She is Addictive. So really, it is the "Amanda Addiction." Once you experience her, you can't imagine your life without her. Just know, she pushes you, but for the right reasons and all rooted in absolutely caring about you to be your best self with total authenticity and integrity! read more

Amanda has been such an amazing positive force in my life. Through her encouragement, training, and guidance, I have lost 8 lbs, gained muscle definition, and started to run -- something I never had the motivation or ability to do before. Even more important, I feel enthusiastic about working out and eating healthy, and I can feel how much stronger and healthier my body is. Every session with Amanda kicks my butt in the best possible way. She tailors the workouts to what I want to focus on, while suggesting tweaks for my own personal workout regimen. Finding Amanda and working with her was one of the highlights of 2011 for me." read more

I've known Amanda now for years and agree with the other reviewers that she really is the real deal! She does it all from boxing, running, TRX, yoga, weights - she's incredible. She also has a wellness blog and sends out updates on keeping healthy and staying on track to a better self. I'm lucky enough to have trained with her and also now take her yoga classes. She'll train you personally at home or in the park or in the gym. Wherever you train she'll constantly challenge you! She'll push you beyond your limits and you'll love it! Jen G. said Amanda empowers you, and I wholeheartedly agree! She is amazing! read more

How to describe a lively, vivacious, talented, committed and caring trainer ?"Holistic" is the first word that comes to mind when I describe Amanda Not only does she train the body but what we put into out bodies and she trains the mind together with that. She brings out the best in all her students with her effort and extraordinary motivation.She does it with vigor and true intention. She works to understand each and every one of her students . I am well past 50. Thanks to her efforts (I could never have done it without her) I feel at least a decade younger. Thank you Amanda - you're the best! read more

I have taken Amanda's yoga class for about a year. She is an incredible instructor who manages to keep you positive while you sweat through challenging poses. I plan to follow her to whatever studio she teaches at next. She is an inspiring instructor who never disappoints. I always leave her class feeling like a million bucks! read more

Amanda never ceases to amaze me. Her ongoing knowledge and never boring workouts keep me always looking forward to our next session. She pays attention to all of my wants and needs, making sure to push me to my limit while keeping that warming smile on her face. She was even able to introduce me to yoga, which now I really love. read more

Amanda is wonderful! She is very kind and down to earth. Me and my fiancé have been seeing her for the last 3 years. She is accommodating and always gives us a great work out! She is also great at switching it up so we never get bored. Thank you Amanda! read more