Amanda Vogel, MA, has been active in the fitness industry for more than 14 years as a manager, presenter and group exercise instructor. She holds a Master's degree in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and is a registered BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders and a certified Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist. In addition to being a contributing editor at Chatelaine magazine, Amanda regularly writes for national and international magazines, including IDEA Fitness Journal, ACE Certified News, Cooking Light, Health, Fit Pregnancy, Fitness, Self and Shape.

Professional memberships:

Writing

• American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)
• Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC)
• Media Bistro's AvantGuild

Fitness

• British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA)
• Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals (Can-Fit-Pro)
• IDEA Health and Fitness Association