Marta has been a member of RECF since last fall. She’s a constant ray of sunshine in the gym (and on Zoom) who is quick to smile, always works hard, and is just a joy to have around. A former rugby player, it took a while to find a fitness Read more…
Will Lifting Weights Make Me Too Bulky? by Coach Chris This is a common question we get from new clients when they come in for an intro session, and see our barbells hanging out in the rack. There seems to be a misconception that as soon as you lift a barbell, Read more…
Coming Back to the Gym after (or in the midst of) a Pandemic, by Coach Chris Gyms around the US are open for business again, after about 3 months of closed doors due to COVID-19. Some folks were fortunate enough to have home gym setups, and were able to continue Read more…
Father’s Day Thoughts: My Dad’s Role in RECF Growing up, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to try tons of different sports. Baseball, basketball, ice hockey, swim team, diving, soccer, roller hockey, and probably half a dozen other’s I’ve forgotten over the years. For many of those sports, Read more…
Historical systemic racism in the Twin Cities: Housing & real estate, by Coach Chris I’ve lived in the Twin Cities since I was in the 4th grade. I love it here. I’ve lived in the suburbs, I’ve lived in Uptown MPLS, Lauderdale, and now in the Midway neighborhood in St. Read more…
Recovering from a tough workout doesn’t have to be rocket science. With a little bit of forethought and intention, you can bounce back after tough workouts faster and have the energy you need to tackle your day to day tasks. Like most aspects of health, there are a handful of Read more…
Ruth is a Ripple Effect OG. She was doing personal training with Coach Chris for about 5 months, before RECF had even found a space! She’s also incredibly thoughtful, kind, and makes us laugh constantly. We’ve seen her make amazing progress in her strength, mobility, and confidence over the past Read more…
At this point in this current pandemic, many people are finding themselves in one of two situations; You have concerns about returning to your previous gym due to safety concerns You haven’t been exercising and this pandemic has shown you how important it is to start to make your health Read more…
Who We Want at Ripple Effect The COVID pandemic illustrated for all of us how incredibly important our physical health is. Healthy, fit humans are less likely to get sick, more resilient when they do get sick, and generally enjoy a much higher quality of life. Chronic disease sucks, especially Read more…
Why I Started Ripple Effect, by Coach Chris It’s officially been one year since our first class at Ripple Effect! On June 13th we had our first group classes. Bike, burpees, squats, and pull ups. It was an awesome day! One year later, it’s been quite a ride. A pandemic, Read more…