Overcoming Physical Limitations through Personal Training
“For years I have struggled with low back pain. It began after a car accident left me with two herniated discs. The chronic pain constrained my overall fitness and recreational…
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Success with Reformer Pilates
“I started taking Reformer Pilates classes at the Club in the fall of 2016 after I was introduced to the Reformer when visiting family in the Midwest. I have been…
Exercise: Meeting the Challenge, No Matter the Circumstance
“Working out was always a challenge, though one I was usually happy to undertake. Whether hitting the weights, going for a two-mile run, jumping on the bike for a long…
Never Say Never: A Half Marathon Adventure at 61 Years
Last spring, RVC employee Julie Clark began an ambitious quest to run a half marathon. Working with RVC personal trainers Debra Grabill, Tara Ebejer, and Kelley Dole, Julie found her…
Exceeding Expectations: How Fitness Can Aid in Recovery
“I had learned how to lift weights in my freshman year of high school and lifted off and on through my high school years. I always enjoyed it, and in…
Practicing the Mental Skills of Tennis – On Court and Off
“As a director of a science museum, I spend a lot of time thinking about how we can engage people to think about how our world works. For science to…
A Story in Numbers: Health through Group Fitness Classes
“I first came to the River Valley Club years ago for physical therapy when Cioffredi & Associates had their offices and rehabilitation center downstairs. I received a six-week pass to…
At 93: The Importance of Strength and Mobility
“As a personal trainer, I hear excuses every day as to why a person isn’t able to come to the gym or workout. I’ve used plenty of them myself. But…
What’s Your Fitness Story?
Share. Inspire. Win. If you’ve overcome a challenge, are in the process of achieving a goal, battling through a recovery, or celebrating a success, we want to hear from you!…
The Struggle of Overcoming Injury & Reflection Discovered Along the Way
“I returned home to the Upper Valley in mid-July exhausted and pretty heartbroken: I had not made the U.S. Olympic rowing team. A back injury, which had caused a number…
What our members say
Jennifer Packard
Whether you’re just starting out, trying to get back into a routine, or are feeling frustrated with your current regimen: Your fitness journey is your own. Don’t compare yourself to anyone else.
Terry Hall
‘Can’t’ is no longer in my vocabulary, and I have a sense of pride in my ability to work toward a goal and not only achieve it, but often exceed it.
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