River Valley Club Newsletter

THE PREMIER HEALTH CLUB OF THE UPPER VALLEY

September 2023

The Best Part of Your Day

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CATCH THE PICKLEBALL CRAZE!

With 36,000,000 Americans having a blast on the courts, Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the nation. And with the opening of RVC's new outdoor courts and the launch of RVC's Pickleball program, the Club is thrilled to be the Upper Valley’s premier location to play!

This summer, RVC opened four new outdoor courts. They're lined for pickleball and tennis, have a spec-

tacular view of the mountains of Vermont, and feature lights for morning and evening games. You’ll love playing on them! Added to RVC's newly painted indoor racquet sports facilities, players now have a choice of 8 tennis / 16 pickleball courts to bring out the best in their game in any weather all year round.

Court time for open play is included with RVC contract membership. Racquet

sports members and nonmembers are invited to use RVC's courts, too, though with a fee.

Racquet Sports Head Pro John Frates and Pickleball Coordinator Gabriel Wilamowski are launching new programs all fall. Private lessons, group clinics, festive socials, and competitive tournaments are all scheduled. Team-building corporate programs are a smash.

Extended rallies make great fun on RVC's indoor courts

For information about RVC Pickleball events, download the TeamReach app at teamreach.com. Use code RVCPickle to join.

To reserve court time or participate in RVC's Pickleball programs: call (603) 6433627, visit rvctennis.com,

email pickleball@rivervalleyclub.com, or downlaod the River Valley Club app on your phone.

Also, look for RVC's Fall Foliage Pickleball camp, October 6-7-8, offered in partnership with Nike and USSports!

Reaching for the ball on RVC's new outdoor courts

Play through the sunset with your friends

A LETTER FROM ELIZABETH ASCH

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in the River Valley Club is the first step on your path to wellness.

Fitness enthusiasts, people recovering from injury/illness, and folks looking for fun or self-care have made the River Valley Club their home away from home since 1998. 2023 has been a year of rejuvenation for us, and you’ll find new possibilities to add to the tried and true tools and services that RVC offers.

Starting September 2023, pickleball and tennis court time is included in RVC contract membership dues. The view outdoors is spectacular, with lighting for early morning or late day play. You can also workout in fresh air at the RVC Upper Valley CrossFit box's covered, outdoor space. If Pilates is your thing, our studio features 8 reformers, two cadillacs, ladder barrels and more, plus 3 STOTT-trained Pilates instructors. Come try it all!

RVC has 18 personal trainers, 5 CrossFit coaches, 30 group exercise trainers, and 5 racquet sports coaches to work with. Get to know them by enrolling in one of our 80+ classes, including Body Pump, Pilates, yoga, Spinning, CrossFit, barre and more. Group Exercise classes are also included in your RVC membership, so let's get your body moving.

Wind down with a massage, a new hairstyle, a pedicure, or other esthetic service in our Spa & Salon. Or have some quiet time in the sauna, steam room, or hot tub if that's more your style. Got children? Book time for them in RVC's Kids Club, where they'll stay with our NH certified childcare professionals while you remain on campus to enjoy one of the features listed above. If you need help with your children afterschool, please stay tuned!

Do you swim? You’ll love our aquatics center! But you’ll have to be patient, our six pools will re-open in March 2024. We promise they’ll be worth the wait!

Join us! We’re here for you.

Elizabeth

RVC’s mission is to provide you with the highest quality fitness and self-care experiences available, so your personal growth and development are always the priority.

RVC’s state-of-the-art facilities are designed to ensure you have all the tools you need. RVC’s staff of fitness professionals have expertise in diverse disciplines to support you. Your membership lets you take advantage of the many resources here and will help you meet, and even surpass, your goals.

With an RVC contract membership, you’ll play tennis and pickleball on the indoor and outdoor courts. You’ll have access to RVC’s 9200 sq ft Fitness Floor, the CrossFit Box, and the climbing wall. You can take multiple classes a week, allowing you to find the program that gets you the best results. With 80+ sessions offered, there’s always something new to learn. Yoga, Spinning, CrossFit, Pilates, Barre, Les Mills, and more are all open to you. Then, when you’re

ready to go deeper in these disciplines, you can purchase training packages to refine your practice and study with RVC’s expert instructors, trainers, and coaches.

If you want to individualize your workout, all of RVC’s Personal Trainers are certified and bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm. You'll meet with a trainer as part of your Welcome Package. Ask how they can help. Their passion will translate into yours!

And when you’re ready to unwind, enjoy the Spa, Salon, and Barber for bodywork and esthetic treatments. From deep tissue massage to manicures, pedicures and facials, treat yourself to an invigorating and restorative session. You can always relax in RVC’s sauna, steamroom, and whirlpool, too.

Join RVC this fall and you’ll understand why a trip to the Club is the Best Part of Your Day. And looking ahead to spring 2024, RVC's aquatic center will reopen after the renovation, further expanding the opportunities available to you here!

FITNESS & COMMUNITY = ACTIVE AGING

Designed and led by Personal Trainers Jake Adams, Malik Newcomb, and Garrett Rolsma, participants in RVC's Active Aging classes make gains in their mobility, flexibility, strength, balance, and conditioning.

But they get much more! These playful fitness sessions have developed into a community. Each week, classmates catch up with

each other, laugh, and sing to the music as they complete their circuit workouts.

The camaraderie keeps everyone coming back, getting stronger and more confident by the week.

Friendships created when taking on new challenges, working hard, and growing can become lifelong bonds. Participation in the Active

Aging classes is included with RVC membership. If you, or someone you know, would like to try a class, call 603-643-7720 to learn about RVC’s free day pass.

RVC IS HERE FOR YOU!

PILATES REFORMER CLASSES at RVC

First developed by Joseph Pilates 100 years ago, Pilates is a low impact, full-body workout loved by people beginning their fitness journey and by professional athletes and dancers! The exercises cultivate core strength, body

control, mobility, balance, awareness, and alignment, getting consistent results for people at all skill levels.

RVC’s Pilates and Reformer programs are one-of-akind in our area. In addition to classes taught on the

mat, RVC has eight Merrithew Reformers (below). Reformers offer participants custom-tuned resistance training through the use of slides and springs, allowing individual muscle groups to be isolated. Pilates training on RVC's Re-

formers is personalized to your body's specific needs.

Try Pilates to feel how it can improve your quality of life. RVC's Intro to Pilates Reformer class is offered twice a week with your Club membership.

Then continue your study by purchasing a package of weekly group classes. If private lessons are your preference, work directly with RVC’s STOTT-trained experts Niki Muckenhirn, Teresa Urnezis, and Marie White on your schedule.

Active Aging meets four days a week

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Alaina Savage

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Alaina Savage

BodyPump

Studio 1

Emily Cleaveland

Forever Fit

Studio 1

Amy Fortier

Pilates Reformer*

Pilates Studio

Teresa Urnezis

BodyBalance

Studio 1

Teresa Urnezis

Barre Mix

Studio 1

Teresa Urnezis

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Chris Pearson

Gentle Yoga

Yoga TomokoStudioLiguori

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Anthony Vorachak

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Anthony Vorachak

Spinning Spin Studio

Alex Figueroa

Zumba Studio 1

Jolin Kish

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Chris Pearson

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Chris Pearson

Spinning Spin AdrianneStudioPelton

Vinyasa Yoga

Yoga Studio

Roni Finkelstein

Metcon CrossFit Box

Alaina Savage

Boot Camp

Studio 1

Dannika Kehoe

Barre Mix

Studio 1

Niki Muckenhirn

Full Body Cond.

Studio 1

Marie White

Active Aging

Personal Training Studio

Jake Adams

Reformer/Barre Fusion

Pilates Studio

Marie White

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Anthony Vorachak

Cardio Dance Studio 1

Amy Fortier

Reformer/Barre Fusion

Pilates Studio

Teresa Urnezis

Pilates for Swimmers

Pilates Studio

Niki Muckenhirn

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Alaina Savage

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Alaina Savage

Pilates Mat

Yoga Studio

Niki Muckenhirn

BodyPump Studio 1

Stephanie Coen

Active Aging

Personal Training Studio

Malik Newcomb

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Chris Pearson

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Jake Adams

BodyPump

Studio 1

Emily Cleaveland

Forever Fit

Studio 1

Marie White

Pilates Reformer*

Pilates Studio

Teresa Urnezis

Gentle Yoga Yoga SuzanneStudioRendahl

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Chris Pearson

Barre Mix

Studio 1

Teresa Urnezis

Odd Objects 101

CrossFit Box

Chris Pearson

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Anthony Vorachak

30-Minute Core

Studio 1

Niki Muckenhirn

Intro to Pilates Reformer

Pilates Studio

Niki Muckenhirn

Pilates Reformer*

Pilates Studio

Niki Muckenhirn

BodyCombat

Studio 1

Chetana Jayakrishna

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Anthony Vorachak

Vinyasa Yoga

Yoga Studio

Roni Finkelstein

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Anthony Vorachak

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Anthony Vorachak

Metcon

CrossFit Box

Anthony Vorachak

Boot Camp

Studio 1

Dannika Kehoe

Barre Mix

Studio 1

Marie White

Pilates Mix

Studio 1

Niki Muckenhirn

Intro to Pilates Reformer

Pilates Studio

Marie White

Pilates Reformer*

Pilates Studio

Marie White

Active AgingPersonal Training Studio

Jake Adams

Pilates Mat

Yoga Studio

Niki Muckenhirn

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Anthony Vorachak

Reformer/Barre Fusion Pilates Studio

Teresa Urnezis

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Chris Pearson

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Chris Pearson

Spinning Spin AdrianneStudioPelton

Pilates Mat

Yoga Studio

Niki Muckenhirn

BodyPump

Studio 1

Emily Cleaveland

Active Aging

Personal Training Studio

Malik Newcomb

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Alaina Savage

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Alaina Savage

Cardio Pilates Mix

Studio 1

Niki Muckenhirn

Forever Fit

Studio 1

Amy Fortier

Active Aging

Personal Training Studio

Malik Newcomb

BodyBalance

Studio 1

Teresa Urnezis

Kripalu Yoga

Yoga Studio

Sue Kirincich

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Jake Adams

Barre Mix

Studio 1

Teresa Urnezis

Spinning Spin Studio

Alex Figueroa

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Jake Adams

Athletic Reformer*

Pilates Studio

Niki Muckenhirn

Spinning Spin AdrianneStudioPelton

30-Minute Core

Studio 1

Niki Muckenhirn

Pilates Reformer*

Pilates Studio

Niki Muckenhirn

CrossFit Class*

CrossFit Box

Anthony Vorachak

Pilates Mat

Yoga Studio

Niki Muckenhirn

Pilates Reformer*

Pilates Studio

Niki Muckenhirn

Vinyasa Yoga

Full Body Cond.

Studio 1

Jolin Kish

Zumba

Studio 1

Jolin Kish

Active Aging

Personal Training Studio

Garrett Rolsma

STUDIO KEY

• Pilates Studio

• Studio 1

• Yoga Studio

• Spin Studio

• Personal Training Studio

Membership Information

Your $135 Monthly Dues include:

• Access to all Club amenities

• Access to 80+ classes per week

• Discounts on special programs

The One-Time $395 Initiation Fee includes:

• An in-depth health assessment

• Two Styku 3D body scans for

• Postural analysis

• Health risk analysis

• Calorie intake calculator

• Progress tracking

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Yoga

• CrossFit Box

(603) 643-7720

• A 60-minute orientation with one of RVC's certified fitness specialist to learn how to use the equipment and to experience the benefits of a personalized private training session

* Discounted monthly rates are available for students, those over 70, and active/retired military.

River Valley Club Amenities

18 Certified Personal Trainers

80+ Classes Each Week*

Cafe & Smoothie Bar*

Climbing Wall

Group Exercise Studio

Spinning Studio

Yoga Studio

Comprehensive Fitness Area

FitKids Childcare*

Pilates Reformer Studio*

Pilates Group Class

Upper Valley CrossFit*

Saunas, Steam Rooms, & Whirlpools

AVEDA Salon & EMINENCE Spa*

Indoor Tennis & Pickleball Courts

Outdoor Tennis & Pickleball Courts

MyZone Technology*

Locker Rooms

Styku 3D Body Scans

Coming in March 2024, when RVC's renovation is complete

Outdoor Resort-Style Pool

Indoor Therapy Pool (heated, salt water)

3 SwimEx Pools (3 different temperatures, each with programmable user-controlled resistance)

Cold Plunge Therapy Pool

*Please note that classes and amenities identified with an asterisk may have an additional fee.

KIDS CLUB IS BACK!

Bring your kids to the Club when you come for your next workout, haircut, tennis match, or massage!

Kids Club offers RVC members, our Spa and Salon clients, and our guests, the opportunity to drop off their child with one of our

FitKids Certified Childcare Professionals, for up to 2 hours, while participating in the many programs on the RVC campus.

• Children must be between the ages of 6 months and 13 years old

• Daytime, evening, and weekend hours are available

• A minimum of 24-hour advance notice is required

• Parents / Guardians must remain on campus at all times

FITKIDS CHILDCARE

FitKids Childcare at RVC is a fully-licensed center offering childcare for children ages six weeks through five years old. FitKids provides children a unique educational experience through its natural outdoor spaces, play-based curriculum, and partnership with RVC, allowing fitness activities like tennis, swimming, and rock climbing.

FitKids prides itself on its caring teachers, friendly families, and fine facilities. If you, or someone you know, is interested in joining our community, please reach out. We are expanding our facilities and have multiple new openings.

BRAIN POWER

Introducing RVC's newest, cutting-edge workshop series with Alex Figueroa, CPT. These 1-hour workshops go deep into Applied Functional Neurology, immediately improving your fitness and wellness. To take the first class FREE on Tuesday, September 12, 9-10am or Saturday, September 16, 8:30-9:30am, call (603) 643-7720 or email contactus@rivervalleyclub.com.

Schedule

Better Balance, Better Everything | September 23, 8:309:30am | Let’s take balance training to the next level. Go beyond reactive anti-fall training and explore tactics tapping into the structures and inputs of the brain. Result = Better balance. Gain better balance immediately and depart feeling more confident, stronger, and faster. An experience for all levels.

You’ll meet your child’s potential teacher while you’re here, too.

Call (603) 643-8650 or visit rvcfitkids.com to get started.

Breathing for the Win | September 30, 8:30-9:30am | Imagine if there was one single thing that you could to enhance every aspect of your life; something you do every day and all the time. Let’s take your breath, making it so much better with a few small changes. Practice new, life-changing skills that will improve your daily life forever. Result = Empower yourself in a way you may have never considered.

The Eyes Have It: Vision for Better Living and Sport | October 7, 8:30-9:30am | You are an athlete. Whether your sport is tennis, running, lifting, or hugging the people you love, this discussion will give you a new perspective on the importance of vision. Consider the importance of your eyes in every move you make throughout the day. Result = See things with a new perspective.

Strength Training: the Key to Flexibility | October 14, 8:309:30am | The key to becoming more flexible is to be stronger… through a greater range of motion. Dive deep into a fuller range of motion and feel your strength improve. Result = Immediate improvement in flexibility and ease of movement.

INSPIRATION

RVC’s Tennis program is in an exciting phase of growth and change. With the addition of the outdoor courts, and the resurfacing of the indoor courts, the Club’s capacity has doubled! RVC contract members can now reserve courts for open play at no additional cost 2 weeks in advance as part of membership.

I started personal training with Matt MacLean in July 2023.

We worked together to create a personalized plan for overall health, one that focused on gaining strength for push ups and sit ups. Then off we went.

Some days the workouts feel fantastic. Some days the workouts feel more challenging. Matt is wonderful about adapting the circuits I do, so the routine is both regular and changing. And his kindness and enthusiasm make

the good days great and the hard days better.

I'm delighted to share that I'm getting stronger, have more energy, and love seeing the same familiar faces working out while I'm here. I'm meeting my goals and setting new ones. You can, too!

Tanya Guryel Member since July 2022

PS – The sauna, steamroom, and jacuzzi are the best.

This fall, RVC’s Tennis Pros will be teaching members and nonmembers on weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Adults, teens, and children at all skill levels can improve their play by enrolling in clinics, classes, and

TENNIS ROCK CLIMBING

afterschool programs. Or take a private lesson and make intensive gains!

Check out this brand new program, DREAM TEAM: High Performance Doubles Skills & Drills. In this 6-week session, groups of four will develop their technique and grow their friendships through lessons and match play. Solo players welcome.

If you’re eager to compete, join one of RVC’s USTA teams or participate in Ladder Match Play on weekends.

Call (603) 643-3627 or visit rvctennis.com to learn more!

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, climbers hit the gym.

RVC’s climbing wall is 30 feet high, has 20 new routes rated between 5.5 and 5.11, and is textured to simulate New Hampshire granite with a topto-bottom crack problem.

• RVC's wall is open Tues & Wed, 5:30-8pm

• RVC staff are available to belay inexperienced climbers and provide belay tests to experienced climbers

• Bring your own equipment or use RVC’s

• The climbing wall is part of your RVC membership

• Day Rate nonmembers

• Ask about team-building events!

Tanya Guryel with RVC Personal Trainer Matt MacLean

SELF CARE at the RVC SPA, SALON, BARBER

Located on the first floor of the River Valley Club and open to all, the Spa, Salon, and Barber at RVC specializes in the best self-care treatments available.

The Spa features 18 massage and bodywork options, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Thai Yoga. More than a dozen esthetic services are offered, including HydraFacial, lash and brow services, and body waxing.

The Salon and Barber offers cuts, styles, and blowouts for women and men. An extensive variety of hair color options are available, too, including single process color, highlights, and balayage.

When you're ready to treat yourself, or a loved one, to a manicure or pedicure, the nail salon is here to help.