Photos provided by Amy herself.
FitGems Nation: First off, tell us a little bit about yourself.
Amy Lescher: I am a 37 year old, wife and mother of 2 beautiful girls Sophie (9) and Stevie (2). I am an IFPA Open and 35+ Pro. I just earned my pro-cards and will be making my pro-debut in 2013. I am a personal trainer and Pilates instructor and enjoy helping people achieve health and wellness in everyday of their life.
FitGems: How did you get involved in the fitness industry in the first place?
Amy: I grew up an athlete, including playing soccer on the collegiate level. I have been a fitness instructor since I was 18 years old. I have always loved the look of muscular, healthy looking women.
FitGems: What do you enjoy most about competing?
Amy: The desire to achieve things I never thought possible. With the right diet, training, attitude and coaching, you can do wonders with your physique.
FitGems: Which do you feel is your greatest strength when training: cardio or weight-training?
Amy: I love lifting weights. It gives me a sense of strength and accomplishment.
FitGems: What division do you compete in and what’s the best thing about competing in that division?
Amy: I compete in the Figure division. The best thing about Figure is that you can have muscle, but still be feminine.
FitGems: If it was up to you, what would be one thing you would want to add in the division or take away from your division?
Amy: I would add the T-walk to be included in the scoring. I feel that is part of the presentation and girls work so hard to perfect it, it should be counted.
FitGems: With the rise of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc,), how important do you feel it is for competitors to participate in it?
Amy: I think it is crucial to participate in social media if you want to touch as many people as possible and inspire others.
FitGems: Who (living or dead) do you look up to for inspiration, whether they are part of the fitness industry or not?
Amy: My fitness inspiration is Alex Ellis, IFPA Pro and Erin Stern, IFBB pro. Both of these women exuded passion and health every single day. They are both top athletes in there respective federations. I have the honor and privilege to know and be coached by Alex personally and will be forever changed for the good, thanks to her.
My non-fitness inspiration…Gosh there are so many strong women in my life… but I would say my sister. She is a special education teacher and gives herself daily to children with developmental and behavioral disorders. She does it with honor and grace. She is loving, kind and strong.
FitGems: If you weren’t part of the fitness industry, what would you be doing now?
Amy: There is no question; I will always be a part of the fitness industry!
FitGems: What (if anything) would you change about the fitness industry?
Amy: I can’t think of anything at this point.
FitGems: After competition, what do you plan to do to give back to the industry?
Amy: I like to give my knowledge and passion for exercise and Pilates to people on a daily basis. I feel inspiration and giving back are full circle…you get back what you put out. I stay in touch with the most cutting edge fitness/nutrition experts and will always refer to others when something is out of my scope of knowledge and expertise.
FitGems: Any closing words for your fans and supporters?
Amy: I want to thank all my fans for their support. I hope I can contribute inspiration and drive to your everyday life. Remember…”The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary”-Vince Lombardi Work hard, every day matters!
FitGems: How can fans contact you if they want to keep up with your career? (Facebook fan page, Twitter, email, website, blog, other social media outlet, etc.)
Amy: They can find me on Facebook under : IFPA PRO Amy Lescher
Again, we thank Amy for taking the time to conduct an interview with us, and we wish her best of luck competing as an IFPA Pro!
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