RISE FITNESS + WELLNESS

It’s amazing what can be accomplished when you put your mind to it… and that couldn’t be truer among this year’s RISE-olution Challenge participants! With the 8-week challenge now officially wrapped, RISE Fitness + RISE Cycle is thrilled to share the success achieved by this very committed group of RISERS! Here’s a by-the-numbers look at the accomplishments of this dedicated RISE-olution Challenge group: 1,100 pounds lost! 810 inches gone! 500,000 ounces of water consumed! 50

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. 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

On January 13, 2018, 138 individuals started an 8-week personal and team-based health, wellness and fitness challenge through RISE Fitness + RISE Cycle in Glen Ellyn. Known to participants as the 2018 RISE-olution Challenge, this 8-week journey is carefully planned by RISE instructors and staff and includes guidelines, meal plans, weekly fitness and nutritional challenges, and online fitness videos for those too busy to make it to the RISE Studio. Teams of 4 are competing for

If you’ve had any interaction with Janelle Sullivan, the owner/fitness guru/creative mastermind behind RISE Fitness + RISE Cycle, it’s evident she has lots to share. And lucky for the Glen Ellyn community, that includes her passion for health and fitness. In fact, it’s what she’s known and adored for. Some might even say that because of Janelle, RISE has a cult following. And word of this cult is out! Glancer Magazine named Janelle and her boutique fitness studio a Health Inf

It may not technically be time to declare your New Year’s Resolutions, but RISE Fitness Glen Ellyn is sharing some inspiration for you planners out there! If you’re looking to kick off 2018 with a focus on being your best self through a renewed commitment to your personal health and wellness, then the RISE Fitness + RISE Cycle 2018 RISE-olution Challenge may be exactly what you're looking for. But, hey, don’t take our word for it! One challenge participant testified how the R

Want to stay on track this holiday season? Yes – we all do, right? But doing so can be super tricky when party hopping, party planning, and playing hostess to out of town guests. That’s where RISE Fitness + RISE Cycle comes in. Of course we have you covered for your workouts, but that is just a sliver of your day. Here are some of our favorite holiday recipes that are sugar-free (or almost sugar-free) compliant, so that you can still make the most of the holidays without sabo

CBD oil is being called liquid gold… gold for your body that enables it to heal and allows you to reach your full potential. But what exactly is it, and what benefits does it offer? RISE Fitness + RISE Fitness Glen Ellyn takes a look at the CBD oil craze and explores why it's gaining a cult following. P.S. We are selling it at the studio! WHAT IS CBD OIL? AND WHAT DOES IT DO? CBD is short for cannabidiol, a natural therapeutic agent found in cannabis. It works by binding to r

If you've ever debated participating in a RISE Fitness + RISE Cycle 6-week Back to School CHALLENGE, this story is a must read! It showcases the journey of one of our inspiring clients, Jennifer Benkert, who has lost an outstanding 80 lbs and counting since making the choice to commit to her first RISE Challenge in September 2016. Don't take our word for it, though. Jennifer has graciously given us permission to share her story. My “Rise”-olution story… where do I begin? For

If you are a workout fanatic, you may have noticed one brand that remains popular everywhere you turn. And that brand is lululemon. And here's the best part: RISE Fitness + RISE Cycle is now an official lululemon retailer! Founded in 1998, lululemon has amassed a cult following thanks to its comfortable and stylish athletic wear, as well as for what the brand represents: "healthy living, mindfulness and living a life of possibility," as stated on the company's website. From y