MIND OVER MATTER
In the words of Katelyn Kaese, beloved RISE Fitness + RISE Cycle instructor, teaching group fitness classes is essentially “energy management.” “Not to be cheesy,” Katelyn says, “but I really use the energy of the class to either push them harder or to pull the intensity back.” The Glen Ellyn, Illinois, native has always been a fitness fanatic, and she recently opened up about her journey into group fitness and gives us a sneak peek at her on-point motivational tactics. RISE
SQUATS: WHY YOU SHOULD LOVE THEM
Squats. Do you love them? Do you hate them? Or do you love to hate them? Before you answer, RISE Fitness is breaking down the many benefits of squats, as well as providing tips on proper form with our very own rockstar instructor Carin Fanter. Carin – who has always been passionate about health and fitness as a former gymnast, runner and triathlete – is not shy about her love for squats, which she incorporates into every single workout. Squats, Carin explains, “are a foundati
risers of the month - Jeff and Stacy short
Why RISE? When their baby was 18-months old, Stacy and Jeff both realized it was about time to shed the baby weight. This was about the same time that a friend introduced them to the RISE Challenge. While Jeff initially hesitated to join the team, he seized the opportunity and lost a whopping ten pounds in one week. While Stacy was envious of his speedy results and experienced slightly slower outcomes, they both realized how advantageous this new lifestyle was to the entire