Your instructor

Andrew Blake Ames

B.S., M.A. Kinesiology • C.S.C.S. (NSCA)

Andrew Blake Ames has a B.S. and M.A. in Kinesiology from California State University, Long Beach. As a Kinesiologist, Andrew has his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) certification with NSCA and excels in coaching specialties: Functional Movement, Sports Conditioning, Corrective Exercises, Barre and Dance Performance, and Mind & Body Holistic Wellness. He is recognized as one of the leading group fitness instructors in Los Angeles and Miami working for Equinox, Anatomy, 1 Hotel, UCLA, The Training Loft, Gold's Venice, Paramount, Disney, & Sony Studios, Richard Simmons (HOPE), Johnny G (KrankCycle) and Butt N Gut (Creator).

A California native, Andrew is also a performing artist, receiving the California Art Scholar award in 2001 when he was a senior in high school. He has been fortunate enough to travel the world performing in musical theatre shows and entertainment tours. Movie Credits: I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry; TV Credits: Will & Grace, 90210, Tosh.O, So You Think You Can Dance, TV Land Awards. Commercial Credits: Pepsi, Burger King, Orbit Gum, McDonalds, and Reebok. Musical Artists: Ariana Grande (Break Free), Calle 13 (Latin Grammy's), Mary J. Blige (Grammy's), Kristin Chenoweth (American Country Awards), Carol Channing (STAGE). Theatre Credits: Freeze Frame (The Kennedy Center with Debbie Allen), Emcee (Cabaret), Bobby & Mike (A Chorus Line), Bela Zangler (Crazy For You), and Diesel (West Side Story).

Andrew was the first person to create a comprehensive Digital, Online, and Virtual Fitness Training Course that dives into considerations and guidelines to supplement fitness practitioners businesses within their digital, online, and virtual fitness spaces. His goal working with you revolves around his personal philosophy to “Feel Good About Yourself.”

Coaching Specialties

Functional MovementSports ConditioningCorrective ExerciseBarre & Dance PerformanceMind & Body Holistic Wellness

Where Andrew teaches & has taught

  • Equinox
  • Anatomy
  • 1 Hotel
  • UCLA
  • The Training Loft
  • Gold's Venice
  • Paramount Studios
  • Disney Studios
  • Sony Studios
  • Richard Simmons (HOPE)
  • Johnny G (KrankCycle)
  • Butt N Gut (Creator)

Fun Facts

  • Has traveled to every continent except Antarctica — and will eventually go one day.
  • Takes pride in having a PhD in everything Britney Spears.

"Feel Good About Yourself."

— Andrew's teaching philosophy