Always Motivating and Pushing Me

I grew up in Spain, the second of seven siblings, three girls and four boys. The oldest one and the two who follow me being boys, I was always more…
I grew up in Spain, the second of seven siblings, three girls and four boys. The oldest one and the two who follow me being boys, I was always more…
Last summer, I came back from vacation determined to maintain the physical activity level I generally have in the warmer months into the fall and winter. Needless to say, this…
When you weigh 340 pounds, walking into a place like RVC can be overwhelming. Scratch that. It’s terrifying. In an effort to begin to accept my body at its…
I joined the River Valley Club shortly after retiring from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, where I was the Executive Officer for 32 years. During my tenure…
I started training with Elsa in March of 2021. I got to know different exercises and exercise pairings that are good for the body to ensure proper muscle growth. 90%…
It’s not that I thought it was particularly ironic that I would be suffering a significant pain problem as a physician and former pain specialist, but I could not figure…
I started running as a way to take a mental break from the long hours in classes and reading textbooks during my pre-clinical years in medical school. I joined the…
The Upper Valley is full of healthcare workers, so I’m certain that many will relate when I say that 2021 was one of the most difficult years of my life….
I joined the River Valley Club in 2000 after moving from New York City to Norwich, Vermont. I had two bad knees as a result of multiple knee operations and…
I joined the RVC in July of 2019, right after I retired from Dartmouth. At my initial evaluation, the fitness consultant recommended that I work with a trainer who would…
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.
‘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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