“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

To RE athletes and friends, On December 11th, The Ripple Effect Training Center will be hosting our very first annual “Take Back Winter” event – a community wide ski erg competition (yes your favorite machine!), in which all registration fees ($25 per person) will go directly to Protect Our Winters (POW). Individuals may sign up […]

Yoga Recovery for the Modern Mountain Athlete with Sarah Coburn   Starting October 2019, Tuesdays 6-7pm At The Ripple Effect, 2551 Dolores Way, Carbondale, CO 81623 $20.00, Cash Only   Elevate your athletic performance with an increased range of motion. Create space within the body to allow the emergence of better alignment. Lay a foundation […]