ryan trainer spotlight

Under VIM’s TRAINER SPOTLIGHT for December: RYAN!

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Athletics have always been a major part of Ryan’s life. Whether running track or playing basketball during his middle school days, or on the soccer and wrestling teams during high school and college, Ryan learned early on that consistency is key and mind has to be matter in order to see success.

Practice off the field was important too as an all-season athlete, and Ryan began lifting weights early on as part of his regimen. But like when any athlete pushes their body past its comfort level, Ryan sustained various injuries over time, including a broken humerus, surgery on his meniscus and multiple stress fractures. His injuries definitely served as short-term setbacks, but Ryan didn’t let anything stop him from getting back to working out. He continued to weight train smartly during his time off, which in fact helped him recover more quickly, stave off any repetitive injuries and also push him to explore new modes and methods of working out and see fitness gains in areas he’d never realized before.

As an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Ryan today uses his past experiences coupled with his deep knowledge of fitness to design exercise programs that can help his clients make strides in their own exercise and athletic goals, all while keeping them as healthy and injury free as possible. He truly believes that there is always a new goal to reach and surpass in the workout arena and, by extension, in other areas of life.

Hobbies/Experience/Interests:

  • High School/College Track: 200m, 400m and relays/Watch all things track and field when possible
  • Soccer Interest/player since high school
  • Love the Kettlebell
  • Watch all Strong Man competitions possible
  • Train all levels from young to older, perfect health/injury carrying individuals
  • Have own injury back ground that I dealt with with (i.e. meniscus surgery on knee, broken arm/humerus surgery, stress fractures, etc.)
  • Began Training in 2006

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skull crushers

Need some assistance with FREE WEIGHTS and FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT?

Watch these how-to videos if you are just starting out, OR if you are an experienced weightlifter hoping to correct or check your form!

Check out VIM’s Free Weights & Functional Movement Series – Each week we’ll post a video demonstrating a new move. Next up, BARBELL SKULL CRUSHERS!

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black friday personal training

BLACK FRIDAY IS HERE!

Get in top notch physical condition by taking advantage of our Black Friday Deal – 10% OFF 20 & 50 Pack Personal Training Packages!

Don’t take your sweet time on this one – the deal ENDS MONDAY!

Offer valid Friday, Nov. 24th – Monday, Nov. 27th

Want in? GET IN TOUCH!

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pilates black friday sale

Get in on this before it’s gone!

PILATES Black Friday Sale – 15% OFF All Private & Semiprivate Pilates Reformer Packages

Offer valid through Monday, Nov. 27th – HURRY!

November promo

Don’t miss out on this SWEET deal!

Take advantage of our November Promo to get:

  • 12 Month Membership for ONLY $69/month
  • First Month FREE & Includes 1 Month of UNLIMITED Team Training
  • Total Savings of $198

One time $29 Initiation Fee & $59 Facilities Fee charged 60 days after sign up.

OFFER ENDS NOVEMBER 30TH!

Want in? Shoot us an email!

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thanksgiving

Wishing our members and staff and very Happy Thanksgiving!

Our holiday week schedule is as follows:

University Park
Wednesday, November 22 8am-4pm
Thursday, November 23 CLOSED
Friday, November 24 9am-7pm

Central Square
Wednesday, November 22 6am-8am
Thursday, November 23 8am-2pm
Friday, November 24 8am-8pm

affordable thanksgiving

We’re less than a week away from that turkey dinner, which means it’s time to stock up on all the food!

Luckily Star Market (located right down the street from VIM) has all the necessities on sale. Whether it’s just you or your entire family on Thursday, here’s your buying guide to ensure your day of thanks leaves your wallet saying thanks, too. Here’s to an affordable Thanksgiving!

sweet potatoesFruit and Vegetables:
Peeled Butternut Squash- 99¢ a pound
Sweet Potatoes- 45¢ a pound
Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce- 3 for $5
Birds Eye Bagged or Green Giant Boxed Frozen Vegetables- buy 1 get 2 free

Meat:
Fresh Grade A Turkeys- 88¢ a pound
Frozen Turkeys- 39¢ a pound
Pepperidge Farm Stuffing- 2 for $5

pumpkin pieDessert:
8-inch apple or pumpkin pie- $3.99
Friendly’s Ice Cream- $1.99
Reddi Wip Whipped Cream- 2 for $5
Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Bars- 2 for $5
Martinelli’s Cider- 2 for $5

If you enjoy cooking or baking, there is also canned pumpkin, pie crusts, fresh vegetables, cranberries, baking supplies and paper goods on sale as well! If you refuse to even touch the stove, pick up a couple platters of fresh cut vegetables or fruit. You can throw them in a pot to cook, or leave out a vegetable crudite tray. I’m sure your guests will be thankful for a lighter option in the array of dense and indulgent!

Despite all the food surrounding the holiday season, remember that this time of year is meant for love and appreciation. Enjoy your time with loved ones, and give yourself a break, too!

pull ups

Need some assistance with FREE WEIGHTS and FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT?

Watch these how-to videos if you are just starting out, OR if you are an experienced weightlifter hoping to correct or check your form!

Check out VIM’s Free Weights & Functional Movement Series – Each week we’ll post a video demonstrating a new move. Next up, PULL UPS!

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stress-free thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is almost here!

For some this might bring a fun time of family, friends, and good food. For others, it might be a reminder of all the stressful cooking and hosting that needs to be done!

This year, let’s skip the unnecessary worries and make this a healthy, fun holiday season.

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HAMMER GRIB DB

Need some assistance with FREE WEIGHTS and FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT?

Watch these how-to videos if you are just starting out, OR if you are an experienced weightlifter hoping to correct or check your form!

Check out VIM’s Free Weights & Functional Movement Series – Each week we’ll post a video demonstrating a new move. Next up, HAMMER GRIB DB INCLINE BENCH!

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