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…
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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…
Mrs. Vermont: Health and Fitness with a Crown
“In 2007 I was crowned Mrs. Vermont America for the first time. Eight weeks before the National Mrs. America pageant I underwent a radical hysterectomy which threw my 33 year…
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…
Mind Over Matter: Overcoming the Mental Roadblocks of Fitness
“I’ve been a dedicated but pretty casual jogger/runner since college. I ran for stress relief and fitness, and the chance to chat with friends during an hour out. I did…
CrossFit Athlete Spotlight: July
CrossFit RVC’s Athlete Spotlight: Barbara Gladders The criteria for this acknowledgment is comprised of a host of different qualities such as, but not limited to: persistence, integrity, dedication, accountability, and…
Benefits of Pilates Group Training
I’ve been coming to the River Valley Club for years taking Complete Fitness when I was still working and Forever Fit since retirement. These classes suited me; I enjoyed the…
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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