FitRiss' Training & Philosophy

Movement & Exercise
Movement can be ANYTHING that meets your health goals. From building flexibility, learning dance-inspired movements, elevating the heartrate through circuits or building muscle via resistance- it is whatever you want/need from the comfort of your own home and/or from my private studio.

Exercise is synonymous with Movement, yes; however, I use the term movement as it caters to a wider population - those experienced or not, old or young, functional or dysfunctional, etc. Whether it's to stay accountable in your routine or develop healthy habits, anyone can do and benefit from this in their own way. In detail it can include:

• Dance-type, mobility exercises to enhance flexibility;  
• Functional and strength exercises to increase ADL's (activities of daily living) & decrease injury;
• Circuit training for enhanced energy, mood, and health maintenance.

FitRiss gets creative, and therefore, so can you! Any other type of movement not listed that is needed or wanted - let's give it a shot.

UPDATE: Health At Every Size
P.S. FitRiss has moved away from body weight and size goals. Body image is a sensitive and debilitating topic in today's world, and after doing some soul-searching, I have recently decided to practice and promote HAES (health at every size). Exercise is used to elevate mood, productivity, and overall health. Weight loss CAN be achieved with my training, but it is not the primary focus, & if your goals are to reduce body fat percentages or weight for HEALTH reasons, then by all means contact me. However, if you are already healthy and still are stuck on reducing your body size then I encourage you to ask yourself this question: "what is a 5,10,15 lb weight loss really going to do for me?" 

Will it reduce knee/joint pain?
Will it allow you to enjoy an activity with the family that is otherwise unenjoyable?
Dig deep.
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Movement services include, but are not limited to, Barre, body weight and circuit training, and a variety of individualized functional movements to help enhance activities of daily living (see tabs for more info).  Individual preferences are always taken into account, and FitRiss works with every client to help create a solid movement plan of their very own! She believes that if you're going to take control of your health, shouldn't you be the driver?  If done correctly, exercise can increase life-long functionality, energy levels, happy hormones, metabolism, and so much more.  

FitRiss' goal is to enhance inner feelings of self-worth and competence that can be transferred to other gyms and public exercise classes, the workplace, track/field/court, and family life.  Her mission is to provide innovative movement therapies and nutrition guidance that enhance activities of daily living at home, work, and in sport.

Have questions and/or concerns before starting? Go to the Contact tab at the top of the page and pick your favorite form of communication.

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and travelThe Benefits of FitRiss
​1. Accountability - no skipping workouts or making excuses as to why that gym bag wasn't packed. Scheduling an appointment keeps you accountable, and guarantees that FitRiss will keep you motivated throughout your journey. She also provides you with weekly check-in's via e-mail and includes you in accountability/support groups.

​2. Increased Energy - "Researchers at the University of Georgia found that sedentary, otherwise healthy adults who engaged in as little as 20 minutes of low-to-moderate aerobic exercise, three days a week for six consecutive weeks, reported feeling less fatigued and more energized" (American Council of Exercise, Full Article: https://www.acefitness.org/acefit/fitness-programs-article/2742/ACEFit-workout-advice-and-exercise-tips/)
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3. Enhanced Confidence - Are you new to exercise or just getting back into it? Private lessons can establish baseline knowledge without the fear of looking incompetent in front of others. From basic question and answer sessions, to exercise familiarization & techniques, to what to expect in public gym settings, FitRiss can make you comfortable doing any exercise anywhere. 

4. Affordable - Like anything, health is an investment. Do my options break the bank like a hospital bill or fancy gym's and their processing fees (on top of their monthly payments)? Nope. My online options can even save you drive time - meaning less gas money too!