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Amy Schlinger

location-pin New York, New York

School: James Madison University

Expertise: wellness, fitness & health, beauty & fashion

Amy Schlinger

  • Published in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, New York Post, Wall Street Journal, Shape, Health, Self, HuffPost, Business Insider, Travel + Leisure, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Outside, Livestrong, MSN, Runner’s World and Bicycling Magazine
  • Featured in DailyBurn’s Live to Fail workout video series
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
  • Rock Steady Boxing Certified Head Coach

Experience

Amy is a freelance journalist and National Academy of Sports Medicine–certified personal trainer covering health-science, fitness and lifestyle topics. A skilled reporter, she regularly interviews world-renowned doctors and medical professionals, elite trainers, nutrition experts, professional athletes and celebrities. Her work has appeared in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, New York Post, Wall Street Journal, Shape, Health, Self, HuffPost, Business Insider, Travel + Leisure, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Outside, Livestrong, MSN, Runner’s World and Bicycling Magazine. Amy has run six half-marathons, completed two triathlons, biked two century rides and finished two Tough Mudder races and four Spartan races. She's a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan and sports lover who also enjoys playing golf and tennis.

Education

James Madison University BA, Media Arts and Design, Journalism, Marketing

Articles

How to Get Nail Polish Out of Just About Everything

If nail polish has gotten somewhere other than your manicure, don't panic. Follow these expert tips to remove even the most stubborn stains from clothing, carpet, couches, and more.

How to Set Goals and Achieve Them: 7 Simple Strategies for Success

Goal-setting gives meaning to our lives. Here's how to set goals—straight from the pros—and actually achieve them.

How to Focus: 9 Science-Backed Ways to Block Out the Noise and Improve Your Concentration

Feeling distracted? Learn how to regain your focus and maintain concentration with these science-backed tips and tricks.