Good Day Ripple Effect Athletes! It’s time for another educational email and a few updates from the desk of Carolyn Parker.Today the subject is all about heat, why it is so important to NOT over heat, and the science of sport performance and cooling techniques. Most of the details in this quick overview are presented […]

Coach Carolyn Parker is a life-long climber, skier, trail runner, cyclist and mountain guide who has made the successful transition into full time coaching work. Carolyn owns and runs Ripple Effect Training in Carbondale, Colorado, where she shares her expertise in strength training, injury recovery and muscular conditioning with hundreds of mountain athletes. Her goal […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]