Strength & Fitness

Training for athletes, adults and complete beginners

You do not need to be an athlete, and you do not need any experience. Whether you are chasing a college roster spot, getting back in shape or walking into a gym for the first time, there is a group here that fits.

Athlete Strength & Conditioning

Strength, speed, power, mobility and durability training programmed in-house by full-time strength coaches.

Sessions are grouped by training age, and load, speed and testing numbers are logged so progress is measured rather than guessed.

Who it is for
Middle school through college and professional athletes
Schedule
Group classes weekly, plus Saturday mobility
Coach
Jake McNeice, Head of Strength and Conditioning

H2K | Hard To Kill

H2K is our performance and lifestyle program for people who want to take control of their health, habits and physical capability.

Strength, mobility, conditioning and athletic movement paired with an accountability system that carries outside the gym.

Who it is for
Adults and general population, all fitness levels
Schedule
Weekly group sessions - see the live schedule
Coach
Rip City strength staff

Small Group Training with Natalie Zema

Small group training designed to help adults build strength and fitness, learn functional movements and gain confidence in the gym. Every exercise can be adjusted to the individual, making this an approachable starting point for beginners while still providing meaningful progression for experienced members.

Natalie earned her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Applied Exercise Science from the University of Rhode Island in 2023. During her time at URI, she completed internships with the university's Division I Strength & Conditioning and Athletic Training & Sports Medicine departments. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and a Corrective Exercise Specialist through NASM.

In addition to coaching, Natalie works at The Recovery Room in Pittsfield, where she provides integrated recovery treatments and designs exercise programs for rehabilitation and performance enhancement.

Natalie competed in soccer and track and field at New Lebanon High School, danced for more than 15 years in the Berkshires and was a member of the club crew team at URI. She brings years of personal-training experience working with clients of all ages to build strength, recover from injury and improve performance.

Who it is for
Adults and complete beginners, plus experienced members who want progression
Schedule
Small group sessions weekly - see the live schedule
Coach
Natalie Zema, CSCS, NASM-CES

Soul Sweat with Kelly Sullivan

Soul Sweat is a welcoming fitness class for women who want to move their bodies, feel better and build momentum in their lives. It is designed especially for beginners, busy moms and anyone who may not feel comfortable walking into a traditional gym class.

No previous training experience is required. Kelly will help each person work at an appropriate level while improving strength, fitness, energy and confidence in a supportive environment. You do not need to already be in shape to begin. You just need to show up and take the first step.

Who it is for
Women, beginners, busy moms and anyone new to the gym
Schedule
Weekly classes - see the live schedule
Coach
Kelly Sullivan

Athletic Flow & Release Yoga

Mobility, breathing and recovery work that keeps training sustainable. Included with every Athlete Development membership and open to the community as a drop-in.

Who it is for
Members, athletes and the wider community
Schedule
Saturdays - 10:30am (Fall and Winter)
Coach
Rip City staff
Not sure where to start?

Start with one session.

Drop in, meet the coach and see the room. Every program here can be scaled to whatever shape you are in today.