‘Can’t’ Is No Longer a Word in My Vocabulary
“I joined RVC five years ago because I needed to improve my physical and psychological well-being. I was 35 pounds overweight, sat in front of a computer for much of…
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Training to Make the Team
“I started working out at RVC in 6th grade, when I attended summer Speed & Agility Camps to get ready for soccer season. Anthony Vorachak helped me become more conscious…
Against the Odds: Back to the Tennis Court
“Tennis has always been a major part of my life. I started playing as a very young child and I played competitively as a teenager. In my early 20’s, sidelined…
Healthy Living in Retirement with Pilates Training
“Retiring in 2003 after 41 years of teaching and 24 years of headmastering, I was ready to relax and enjoy life. Having no major health problems and being a lover…
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…
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 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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