Meet Amber: Founder of RedHot Box
Amber’s passion for fitness began at just five years old when her mother enrolled her in dance class. But it wasn’t until her second year that she truly fell in love with movement. A natural performer, Amber quickly rose through the ranks—earning multiple dance scholarships as a teenager and training with top choreographers in both New York City and Los Angeles. Despite a flurry of early opportunities, Amber made the grounded decision to pursue higher education at Southern Methodist University while simultaneously cheering for the Dallas Cowboys.
During her freshman year, a wellness instructor encouraged her to compete in the Ms. SMU Body Building 2000 Contest. With just 3.5 months to prepare, Amber took on the challenge. She hired a personal trainer, balanced a full pre-med course load, performed regularly with the Cowboys’ Show Group, and still made time for extra cardio. Her relentless work ethic paid off—she won Ms. SMU 2000 and the Best Poser Award, igniting a lifelong love of strength training. That fire led her to earn certifications in personal training and biomechanics from the Cooper Institute, and a yoga certification through AAAI.
Though her professional dance career took center stage, Amber’s knowledge and confidence in the gym grew stronger. Along the way, she trained private clients—including the late actor Julian McMahon of Nip/Tuck, whom she met while co-starring on the show in 2007. She was also a regular trainer on Discovery Channel’s FitTV show “The Gym” (filmed in 2005, aired for five seasons, and broadcast internationally).
While performing in Atlantic City, Amber received a call from SoulCycle inviting her to train in New York City and later in Los Angeles. Though things wouldn’t align immediately, she stayed ready—teaching at multiple Las Vegas studios and earning certifications in Schwinn® and Real Ryder® indoor cycling.
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In 2019, the stars finally aligned. Amber flew between Las Vegas and L.A. six times a week (38 flights total!) while performing nightly in Purple Reign at the then Tropicana Casino and completing her second SoulCycle training. For several years, she proudly rode with SoulCycle at Wynn in Las Vegas, inspiring riders from the podium until the studio’s closure in 2024, marking the end of an unforgettable era.
When the pandemic rocked the world, Amber pivoted hard. She led free 40-minute daily circuit workouts to stay connected with her Las Vegas community. Fueled by the passion to keep others moving, she transformed her garage into a private gym, renewed her personal training studies through MindPump and NASM, and officially launched: REDHOT BOX.
Amber now offers personalized, high-energy sessions combining circuit, interval, calisthenics, CrossFit-style, and body-building training—all infused with her signature spark of joy, laughter, and sweat equity.
“I joyfully introduce you to REDHOT BOX!” Amber exclaims.
“Whatever your goal—strength, endurance, confidence, or consistency—we’ll build it together, one rep, one session, one habit at a time. This isn’t about quick fixes; it’s about creating sustainable practices that last, shifting mindset, and choosing yourself daily. Decide to invest in YOU!