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…
This pandemic is a major life event for all of us. It’s thrown our schedules, activities, relationships, and everyday life into a completely different track, with little warning. Similar to a new child, a new job, moving, a death in the family, or a painful break up, this will have Read more…
Imagine life is a pool. Or maybe more accurately, an ocean. Sometimes it’s calm and peaceful, and sometimes it’s tumultuous and it takes everything you have to hold your head above water. No matter who you are, if you want to make it through the storms and keep swimming, there Read more…
Working out at Home: Everything you need to know!Tips for working out at home & how to set up a home gym With gyms closing around the world to help stop the spread of the pandemic, more people than ever before are going to be venturing into the world of Read more…
By Coach Chris, CF-L2, PN-1 This week, a friend of mine texted me this question: “Is it true that exercising makes it harder to lose weight?” She had been commenting on a post about weight loss & exercise in a Facebook group for physicians, and one of the other commenters Read more…
Last week, we talked about one of the most prevalent myths surrounding CrossFit: that it’s an exercise program just for super fit people. If you missed it, check it out here! Spoiler alert: we busted that myth! CrossFit Myth Busting #2: “CrossFit is too dangerous! You’re just going to get Read more…
It’s 2020! A new year. A fresh start. Lots of people look to start new habits, new adventures, and new steps on their fitness journey during this season. Maybe you’re considering CrossFit this year! But maybe you’re wondering if it’s something you could handle. Over the next week, we will Read more…