RIC NEWELL
(he/him)

CLASS INSTRUCTOR

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WHERE ARE YOU FROM? 

Born and raised in Oregon but have also lived in Seattle and San Diego. 

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WHAT MAKES YOUR CLASS SO AWESOME?

Challenging routine, variety of movements

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WHAT IS YOUR TEACHING STYLE?

Take no prisoners with a smile.

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WHAT QUOTE IS MOST LIKELY TO COME OUT OF YOUR MOUTH DURING A CLASS?

"I know you're getting a little tired but I want you to push through it!"

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WHAT'S THAT EXTRA SPECIAL SAUCE YOU POUR ON ALL OF YOUR CLASSES!?

Music. Having an awesome playlist is sometimes that extra push you need to help you finish strong. 

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WHEN YOU'RE NOT FITNESSING, WHAT ARE YOU UP TO?

Traveling to warm places, Interactive, immersive art experiences, animal encounters, eating out, reading.

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WHEN YOU'RE FEELING DOWN, WHAT'S ONE THING YOU SAY TO YOURSELF TO GET YOU GOING?

"I'm a star! A bright big shining star!" It's a line from an old movie from the 90s that always makes me laugh and reminds me not to take myself so seriously!

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QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. Health Studies, Physical Activity/Exercise from PSU

NASM Certified Personal Trainer/Corrective Exercise Specialist

TRX Qualified Trainer