RISE Athlete
10-333 28th Street NE T2A 7P4 Calgary, AB, Canada

I'm super stoked for a place where people of differing abilities but similar mindsets can work together in an awesome space to achieve individual goals. -LONI D.

MEET SPENCER RISE ATHLETE OWNER Hi! I'm Spencer, I grew up playing hockey in a small town most people have never heard of called Foremost. My love for the sport only grew as I got older and moved to Medicine Hat to further my career. I played up until the Junior level before making the tough decision to hang up the skates and pick up the books. I graduated from SAIT in 2014 with my Computer Science degree. Also, I received my BBA from Mount Royal University, majoring in Finan...cial Analysis. I didn't find the Functional Fitness world until years later, but I couldn't be happier for the path that it has led me down. It has allowed an escape for my competitive side and, more importantly, introduced me to countless inspiring people along the way. I have always had the goal to be in business for myself, and being able to start RISE with such amazing people has been a dream come true. For me, the desire to create a difference in people's lives, no matter the scale, has always been my driving force. Developing a facility that enables young athletes to have a level of training that simply wasn't available when Greg (our RISE Hockey coach) and I were growing up is what gets me out of bed every day. This is just the beginning for RISE and our incredible team, thank you for following along with us and if you're ever in the gym please make sure to come find me and say hello.

Say hello to the 2020 RISE Athlete coaches. This is a team we are beyond proud of and feel so lucky to have. Over the coming weeks we are excited to introduce you to each one of them. Cheers to this incredible group of people.

We are beyond excited to have the incredibly talented @tacticnutrition team joining us on Sunday October 4th at 12:30pm for a FREE nutrition seminar! This session is free for both members and non-members and trust us you dont want to miss this! The Tactic Nutrition team comes from a background of sports and sports performance. Meredith Root, Alex Parker and Lynsey Martin all learned early on the positive impact nutrition can have on performance. Meredith & Alex have over 10 ...years of coaching experience within the sport of CrossFit. Not only has this experience helped them develop their communication style, but it also allowed them to see the very large impact nutrition and lifestyle can have on the every day exerciser and the performance athlete alike. Sign up for this session will be posted in our Instagram bio later today! If you have any questions in the meantime just shoot us a DM! We hope to see you there!

Did you know we offer both an unlimited class membership and an open gym membership? Training that fits your needs!! Interested in learning more about our memberships or taking a tour of our space? Just shoot us a DM!

Sunday sweat session.

Friday vibes. Calgary has hit us with another wave of summer this week! Come and see us this weekend and then get outside and soak up whats left of summer!

BIG SALE! You guys tomorrow ONLY all of our @strike_mvmnt shoes we have in stock are 50% off Make sure to check out our selection tomorrow in store

Do you have a game plan for this years upcoming hockey season? Because coach Greg does. Email Greg at [email protected] to learn more about our hockey program.

Hey guys! We are having a Summer clearance sale in our retail shop starting on Monday that you wont want to miss! We are making room for all our fall inventory and will be announcing a new sale item in our Instagram stories every day! Sale items will be posted the night before the sale starts and each day a new item will be 50% off!! (For 1 day only) Yessss 50% off Sale starts Monday and runs until September 15th. We will also be setting up an online shop for anyone who cant make it into the store! The link will be in our bio to shop our sale starting Monday! Be sure to keep your eyes on our Instagram because you are going to want to catch these deals while you can!

LONG WEEKEND HOURS! Hey guys we are heading into another long weekend! The last one before back to school for many people and their little ones! Here is what you need to know about our hours this weekend! Saturday - Regular Hours Sunday - Regular Hours... Monday (Holiday) - 10:00-4:00pm Class at 12:00-1:00pm. Open gym 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm We look forward to seeing you this weekend and if you have any questions at all just shoot us a DM.

We may be living in a different world right now but this space is our little slice of normal. A place where we come to clear our head, push ourselves and let go of our daily stresses. Thank you for choosing RISE as your little slice of normal in your day.

Have you checked out our selection of @strike_mvmnt footwear and apparel yet? STRIKE MVMNT was established in 2012. They create quality footwear and apparel that promotes movement for all! They believe in unity through movement. Inclusivity of all movement modalities, sexes, ages, races and orientation. @strike_mvmnt is a brand we are proud to carry in our space.

Gym hangs in 2020. In all seriousness though the safety of our staff and clients is our number one priority. We have strict safety measures throughout our space and we work hard to ensure our equipment is always sanitized for you. We want you to feel good about coming into our space knowing that we have taken every possible precaution to keep you healthy.

BIG NEWS! We are beyond excited to announce that Shawn Lukacsy will be joining our team! Those of you who have been with RISE since the beginning probably already know of Shawn. If not, just watch for his incredible dance moves and singing voice to make an appearance on your next lifting video...... Shawn was previously at another facility - where he helped grow the community to one of the largest in Calgary, created a lasting name in the Calgary Fitness community, and, above all, provided a welcoming environment for all members. Shawn has over 15 years of experience in leadership and development, 8 of which have been focused on strength and conditioning. In the last year, he has focused his education on nutrition and understanding the impact of high-intensity training on the body. As an athlete, Shawn is a two-time Crossfit Regionals competitor and has participated in over 30 functional fitness and weightlifting competitions. His goal for Rise Athlete is to bring a spirit of competition and comradery that made him fall in love with the sport, into every aspect of our gym. Beyond his goals for growing and strengthening our community, Shawn is eager to get back to training regularly in a gym (thanks COVID), and aims to participate at the 2021 Worlds Masters Games, Weightlifting Division, in Japan. Please join us in welcoming Shawn to the team!

Have you checked out our RISE apparel yet in our brand new RISE retail space? Thank you to everyone whos already been rocking our new gear.

When youre just trying to take a nice photo..... NEW coach headshots coming at you guys soon! Get ready for new instructions to the RISE family.

Want to know more about becoming a member at RISE? Click here to learn more! https://www.riseathlete.net/memberships

On a scale from 1-10 how much do you love these bikes Comment below.

Putting in the work before getting back to work tomorrow. Did you train this weekend?

A few of our guys putting in the work this morning with our coach Jeff @glasswall33 How are your skills? Are you ready to take on the season and compete against the best? We can get you there! Email Greg at [email protected] to learn more about our hockey program.

Have you tried our Sunday Gymnastics Class yet??!!!! These 60-minute classes focus on an athlete gaining strength, coordination, and the correct timing for all gymnastics skills found in our functional fitness and conditioning classes. Each class is dedicated to introduce drills and progressions for more advanced movements and to build strength in basic bodyweight movements.... This class is recommended for those members that are working towards achieving pull-ups, building the required strength to do strong ring and bar hanging supports, and to build the confidence to kick up to a handstand against a wall without assistance. If you have any questions at all about our gymnastics classes just shoot us a DM!! https://www.riseathlete.net/

BIG NEWS YYC!! The moment weve been waiting for has finally arrived! We are beyond excited to announce the GRAND OPENING of the RISE Athlete Store! Catch us for our opening day TOMORROW at 9:00 AM!! We have partnered with some absolutely amazing brands that we are proud to support and we are fully stocked with RISE apparel as well! @strike_mvmt... @nova3labs @releaftopicalwellness STORE HOURS Weekdays - 9:00 am - 6:00pm Saturday 11:00am - 3:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 2:00pm We look forward to seeing you in our new retail shop and sharing more about the brands we are carrying throughout the week with you!

Happy long weekend everyone!!! We are OPEN regular hours ALL weekend long. We have modified hours on Monday August 3rd: Monday August 3rd HOURS Open 12:00 - 6:00pm Group classes 12:00 - 1:00 and 4:30 - 5:30... Open gym 1:00 - 5:30 We hope to see you all soon!

LAST CHANCE FOR OUR FOUNDER MEMBER RATE: We have just a few spots left at our founders member rate of just $180 a month on a 12 month! INCLUDES: Unlimited metcon classes Gymnastics classes ... Unlimited Open Gym 3 Day a week strength program Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions you might have!

A friendly reminder of our Covid rules: You must reserve your spot in each class (open gym included) on Wodify and sign in upon arrival! Every person that enters RISE must review the AHS screening questions located on the front door. Hand sanitizer and wipes will be available at the entrance, as well as, throughout the gym but we also encourage you bring your own.... We have limited amounts of face masks available by request (Masks are not recommended to be worn while working out). We kindly ask that you sanitize frequently, as well as, upon arrival and before leaving. Members lounge is closed (temporary). Infrared sauna is closed (temporary). Change rooms will be closed (temporary). Accessible bathroom located by the artificial ice will be open (one occupant at a time). We recommend coming to the gym in your workout gear! Stay safe everyone and we look forward to seeing you in the gym!

ARE YOU READY for hockey season??!! Our coaches train you or your kids to play your very best and we make sure that when the season starts that you are ready! . We have a talented team of RISE Hockey coaches including Jeff Glass @glasswall33 If you don't know who Jeff is he has been playing professional hockey for 15 years in leagues such as the NHL, AHL, KHL, and EBEL. He has been playing at the top level by working with the top coaches throughout his career. Jeff's goal is ...to help the next generation of goalies have access to as many resources as possible to help them achieve their goals. If you have a goalie in your house or you are a goalie looking to train for the upcoming season and are interested in training with Jeff you can get more information by emailing Greg at [email protected] #hockeyseason #training #putinthework #trainharder #yycnow #calgarynow #locallyownedyyc #calgarynowyyc #juniorhockey #youthhockey #hockeyparents #hockeymom #hockeydad #nhl #goalie #hockeytraining

Calgarians deserve a facility that sets a new standard in the environment, quality of equipment, programming, and coaches that gives all athletes confidence that they can achieve their goals. RISE exists to raise the standard for all other functional fitness and athletic training facilities in Calgary. https://www.riseathlete.net/

Have you heard of our new Gymnastics Classes!!! Our new Gymnastics Class focuses on an athlete gaining strength, coordination, and correct timing for the gymnastics skills found in our Group Training/MetCons. If youre interested in learning more shoot us a DM!!

MEET MEREDITH ROOT the head of development of our programming here at RISE. A word from Meredith about the development of our programming: "I believe it is possible to periodize class programming in a way that advances the strength, aerobic capacity, and intensity for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced athlete. Most class programming serves those athletes with a low training age who will adapt to any type of training but fails to progress the intermediate and advanced a...thlete. By providing structure and progression in both strength and conditioning while monitoring repetition count and volume across many weeks, athletes of all abilities are able to move towards reaching their athletic and fitness potential while developing mental toughness and grit that will serve them in other areas of life. Fitness does not need to be complicated to be effective. But it should not be random either. The key to success lies in intelligent programming, thoughtful coaching, and the pursuit of greatness for people of all types." Meredith's experience: 2018 CrossFit Games Individual Athlete 2015, 16, 17, 18 CrossFit Regionals Athlete 5+ years of experience as a Coach CF L2 Trainer Biological Engineer A scientist and engineer by trade, Meredith spent six years working in research and development within the biopharmaceutical industry. This experience taught her to think and observe objectively and cultured her keen attention to detail. In addition to being a lifelong student, she is a lifelong athlete as well! The combination of these two passions has led her to where she is as an athlete and coach. She has competed at The CrossFit Games and many times at Regionals. She was ranked top 10 as a USAW Olympic weightlifter (53 & 58kg) with multiple appearances in the American Open and Nationals. We are beyond thankful to have someone as skilled and experienced as Meredith on our team and we know that her contributions set us apart.