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About Amplify

About

Not a gym, but a

Training Facility

We've Grown!

We are now serving North Side clients at our Wichita Hoops location!
5260 Toler Dr, Bel Aire, KS 67226
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The Owner

Andy Sykes

 MED, CSCS, FNS, CPT, CGFI
Andy Sykes, a seasoned strength and conditioning expert, has a rich background in youth athletics, excelling in various sports, including Soccer, Rugby, Hockey,  Tennis, Cross Country, Basketball, and Bowling. His passion for Bowling led him to represent Team England, where he earned multiple international medals, catching the attention of the U.S. bowling community. This recognition opened the door for Andy to bowl for Wichita State University (WSU), home to the world’s top bowling program. As a varsity bowler, he completed his bachelor’s degree in exercise science and worked as a personal trainer.

Building on his knowledge, Andy pursued a master’s degree in exercise physiology and took on the role of health and fitness coordinator at WSU. In this capacity, he managed the university’s fitness classes, personal training programs, and massage therapy services. Additionally, Andy was hired by the academic department to teach courses in Sports Nutrition, Strength & Conditioning, and Personal Training certifications.

After a decade of dedication to WSU and its students, Andy sought new challenges and decided to launch his own business—Amplify. His mission is to bring top-tier strength and conditioning expertise to clients and athletes, helping them lead healthier lives and reach their full potential.

Personal Fitness Trainer Certification 

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
Fitness Nutrition Specialist

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Master of Education - Exercise Science

Wichita State University
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science

Wichita State University
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

National Strength & Conditioning Association
Level 1 Weightlifting Coach

USA Weightlifting
Certified Personal Trainer

American Council on Exercise
Certified in Primary Group Exercise

Athletics and Fitness Association of America
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing

Active IQ
Certified StairMaster HIIT Instructor

Core Health and Fitness
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Meet the Rest of the Amplify Team
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Our Logo is based on the theory of:

Supercompensation

The human body is constantly trying to maintain homeostasis, and therefore adapts to stress in its environment. Training is a simple manipulation of this stress adaptation cycle, to elicit a desired response known as supercompensation.

Supercompensation is a four-step process. The first step is the application of training or loading stress and the body's subsequent reaction; fatigue. There is a predictable drop-off in performance leading to step two; the recovery phase. During this time, a multitude of structures and systems rebuild the body back to baseline (homeostasis) and present an opportunity to adapt further, to supercompensate. This supercompensation phase is step three. Its the continued adaptive rebound above the baseline which enhances performance; occurring not only as a physiological response but also as a psychological and neurological one. The last step in the process is the loss of the supercompensation effect. This potential decline in performance occurs if no further training stress is applied, the body will again adapt to the stress or lack of and decease its potential. This is also known as detraining. Depending on the individual, each stage will look a little different but ALL training no matter age, gender, mode or application undergoes this process. Understanding it is key to success.
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