Cycling coach and injury rehabilitation with Jim Harris

Jim Harris – New Instructor

It is with great honor and pleasure that we welcome Jim to the Instructor Team at Ripple Effect Training. And selfishly I am thrilled that a dear friend is working with us once again so we can connect more often. I have known Jim since 2015 and consider it an honor to call him a […]

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General Updates

We are masks optional for vaccinated athletes as of June 1st, 2021. We continue to maintain social distancing protocols and training in marked 9 x 10 areas, require hand sanitizing and cleaning equipment after use. And of course, we are staying up to date and educated on the CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. We are currently running […]

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Training through Menopause

“Menopause” – that word, so infrequently discussed almost as though it needs to be kept hush hush, yet is a significant part of ALL women’s lives. And no it’s not just that we stop menstruating, although many western doctors would tend to lead one to think that’s all it is.  One of my many pet peeves […]

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Tabata Explained

Have you ever heard someone say “Tabata This” or “yeah I’m doing a Tabata WO!”? As with so many forms of “training,” a method that can be incredibly useful is misunderstood by an athlete or community. Yes it is still exercise, and if movements are performed correctly it can still be beneficial, our aim at […]

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In Person Reserved Classes

Small Group Fitness Classes:  Class size is limited to ten athletes in our small group fitness classes. Our current schedule is as follows, spaces must be reserved in advance and many classes fill quickly. Class fees are $25. Please allow 24hr notice for class cancellations. If you no show or short notice cancel other than […]

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COVID-19 Policies

For All RE Athletes,There’s a lot of information in this post so please read ( :Topics covered: Late Winter/Early Spring  COVID-19 policies Access to No Equipment Home Workouts if you need to quarantine or would prefer to train at home. Current Virtual Class Offerings for those who’d like the community and connection. Winter/Spring COVID-19 policiesFor […]

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AUGUST for OTHERS!

AUGUST FOR OTHERS Community Fundraiser / August for MANAUS Emergency Fund In addition to our class options and supporting our Ripple Effect family, we are dedicated to bolstering our community as a whole and realize that while we as a business are experiencing a significant financial impact from the coronavirus closures we are also in […]

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Online Coaching and Private Sessions

Online Coaching and Personal Training Sessions We still have a few virtual classes for those who are interested. To sign up for classes please contact betsy@rippleffectraining.com or call/text the gym phone at 970-773-3317. These classes are formatted to be done easily at home, and do not require a lot of space or any equipment, though you can […]

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FITNESS CONSULTATIONS at RE beginning May 4th

NEW as of May 4th – FITNESS CONSULTATIONS Fitness consultation  – we are going to begin to offer 1:1 and 2:1/3:1 private and semi-private personalized fitness consultation. We have a 2500 sq ft space, will have masks available, a garage door to open when weather is conducive, sanitizer/towels/cleaner as well as a restroom to wash […]

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Periodization for Mountain Sport

Periodization for Mountain Sport When it comes to training and performance periodization is a key piece of a successful year in sport. Whether or not you are using an athlete training center like the Ripple Effect to guide you through your strength conditioning, following a coaches program, or creating your own routine periodization is a […]

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In the Gym February 11th

10:00 Warmup on Machine of choice Mobility/stability 2×8 Shoulder Openers 2×5 Cuban Press 3×5 Wall Squats 2x30m Tactical Lunge Then: 5x Step up (Per side) fast with knee drive, hold weight at chest. 60 sec wall sit hold, can be weighted X5 Rounds, rest about 1 minute between rounds Then: 10x Broad jumps 8x Pullups […]

In the Gym February 9th

10:00 Warmup on Machine of choice Mobility/stability 2×8 Shoulder Openers 2×5 Cuban Press 3×5 Wall Squats 3×6 Deep Goblet Squat Then: 5x Dynamic back squat with chains (Pause at 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 of the way down. Accelerate up) 10x Lateral hops over bosu, parralettes or lines. X5 Rounds, rest as needed Then: 60m Farmers […]

In the Gym February 6th

10:00 Warmup on Machine of choice Mobility/stability 2×8 Shoulder Openers 2×5 Cuban Press 3×5 Wall Squats 2x30m tactical Lunge Then: 5x Back Squat 250m sprint machine of choice or 60 airdyne, hard effort X5 Rounds, Rest 1-2 minutes between rounds Then: 30 sec Clank hold per side, or lower lift 8x Push ups 8x Pull […]