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Comfortable Feeling Discomfort
Overweight and out of shape. Multiple injuries over the span of my forty years. A broken and dislocated shoulder, two herniated discs, one ACL repair, and currently I have a…
ReShape – Fitness and the Mind
When I first moved up here after graduating college two years ago, I wasn’t working out much and when I did, I would stick to the same routine of cardio….
My Wellness Journey with Alex
“She’s got a date with Alejandro!” my office mates joke about my bi-weekly training sessions. Training with Alex Figueroa is not just working out, although his expertise and ability to…
Focusing on my Fitness and Health
Every summer, my family and I spend a week at our lake-side cottage in northern Ontario. During the week we are there, we frequently attempt the 1km open water swim…
From Couch to Inca Trail at RVC
At the start of the year, I booked a big trip to Peru for my 2019 birthday celebration. The trip would include exotic food tasting in Lima, living like the…
Cerebral Palsy Won’t Stop Sofia
Sofia Tomek is a happy, energetic 13 year old. She has spastic dyplegia, cerebral palsy that causes spasticity in her legs. Sofia has had a lifetime of physical therapy, hippo…
New Knees, New Trainer, New Me
Matt and I go way back. When I was a much more active (elder) soccer player I would come visit him to help with personal training corrective exercises. He brought…
Physical Therapy and Pain-Free Racing
I decided this spring, after taking a few years off from long-distance running, that I was ready to start training again. My sights were set on the New York City…
The Gift of Swim Lessons?
Our grandson, Rio, came to RVC in November 2019, a 9-year-old non-swimmer. Rio is naturally athletic and had spent lots of time in pools and lakes over the years. He…
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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