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Cycling Schedule

Posted February 12, 2017

We are excited to officially start the RivCycling Program on February 13th! The updated gym schedule can be found HERE! The Cycling classes are as follows:

Monday – Friday

 6:00 AM, 12:00 PM (Sprint, 30 Min Class), 5:45 PM (CycleFit on Tuesday)

Saturday               Sunday

   9:00 AM                    10:30 AM

Shannon Matheny

Posted February 9, 2017

Welcome Shannon to the staff as our newest mobility instructor! She will be starting her classes March 1st on Monday and Wednesday from 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm. Check out her bio below!

“As an Athletic Trainer, my passion is to help athletes continue their passion without pain. This led me to the University of Alabama where I completed my B.S. There, I worked with multiple collegiate teams including Alabama Football for the 2013-14 season. During undergrad, I also broadened my scope of the medical field by studying abroad at the Nation Taiwan Sports University where I learned traditional eastern medicine. I worked with the Judo, tae kwon do, and Olympic weightlifting teams.

I then continued on to earn my Masters degree in Sports Medicine at the University of Delaware. During the two-year program, I was a research assistant, worked with the Men’s and Women’s ice hockey teams, and was the head AT for a high school in Delaware. When I started CrossFit myself, I found another passion both for the sport and its athletes. Since the spring of 2016, I have been working with CrossFit and weightlifting athletes for the prevention, maintenance, and recovery from injury.”

Athletes of the Month: Heather and Phil Horsey

Posted February 2, 2017

 

Congratulations to Heather and Phil for being named athletes of the month for January!

**Phil has been anxiously waiting to receive the honor for a long time now, so be sure to congratulate him when you see him!**

1. What made you decide to join the Riv?

  • Phil: I stopped playing rugby when my daughter was born, the Y wasn’t getting it done and I needed a new sport and challenge.
  • Heather: I decided to join the Riv because of my husband 🙂  After being reluctant, I decided to give it a try.  And of course he was right, I loved it!

2. How has RIV Athletics helped you reach some of your fitness goals?

  • Phil: What’s a fitness goal? Just trying to slow down mother time and keep some deteriorating joints from getting worse.
  • Heather: My fitness goal is to just stay active. I am able to do this because I love coming to the classes. I do not like to miss a class.

3. What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?

  • Phil: HSPU and overhead presses. Pull-ups and mobility, despite both still being really bad.
  • Heather: I do not have a favorite workout. What I love is that every workout is different. I would have to say my push ups and rowing have improved the most, but both still need some more work 🙂

4. What is your favorite part of the Riv?

  • Phil: The post Friday WOD adult beverages that I will kick-start with my donation of the first keg…
  • Heather: My favorite part of the Riv is the welcoming environment!

Video Demos: RivEndurance

Posted January 12, 2017

The RivEndurance class will focus on improving endurance, stamina, and overall conditioning of the entire body. Our RivFit classes typically consists of a strength/skill portion and a metcon (metabolic conditioning). RivEndurance will consist of multiple metcons to better target the conditioning focus. The class will run for 45 – 60 minutes, so be prepared to sweat!! When the weather is nice, Coach Mike loves to program a lot of running! Don’t fear though, if you are not a good runner he can work with you to make you better! We can also modify the workout to a bike or rower if needed. RivEndurance is part of our FREE 7-day trial!

 

Athlete of the Month: Stephanie Chavers

Posted January 2, 2017

Congratulations to Stephanie for being named Athlete of the Month for December!

1. What made you decide to join the Riv?

  • I was looking for a way to get back in shape, but I found myself at gyms and not being motivated to do it on my own. I wanted to go somewhere where there were classes and people to interact with. My first trial class, although shy, already felt like I could be a part of the community. I signed up as soon as the class was over, and haven’t turned back.
2. How has the Riv helped you reach some of your fitness goals?
  • The Riv holds me accountable. When I miss a day, I know it and they know it. Because I am not just one of many. That has made me work much harder than I ever have, and I can see it in my body. I have always wanted Angela Basset in What’s Love Got to Do with It arms…. I’m getting there… I’ve done so many things I never thought that I could do. It’s not just the fitness, it’s the confidence that comes with it.

3. What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?

  • My favorite workout….Hmmmm…It had to be one of the Ladder Partner WODs, those are my favorites. I love Partner WODs in general. Fridays are my favorite. I think my endurance has improved the most. The first few weeks of my workouts, I didn’t finish… and now I’m excelling and it gives me a new energy because I know that I can finish. I know I can do it.
4. What is your favorite part of the Riv?
  • The people. Most gyms have coaches, but not my coaches. This community is the best. They are fun and encouraging. It’s not just about the workout, but they get to know who you are.

Holiday Hours

Posted December 15, 2016

Happy Holidays!!! Our schedule changes are listed below and also at the front desk!!

 

December 24th: Riv/WOD at 1000 am. ONLY class of the day!!

December 25th (Christmas Day): ALL CLASSES CANCELLED

December 29th: FightFit cancelled

January 1st: Riv/WOD at 1000 am. ONLY class of the day!!