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Thrive Athlete, Mom, Registered Nurse and Certified Personal Trainer Teams Up with Thrive at Get Fit Davis
July 18, 2016
Thrive, the women’s whole-body program at Get Fit Davis and Get Fit Davis Sport, is thrilled to introduce athlete, mom, registered nurse, and certified personal trainer Lori Benedict as the newest team member. Lori will support the women of Davis and surrounding communities as they journey toward whole-body health.
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Thrive combines small-group workouts, nutrition coaching, and 1-on-1 goal setting in a positive community to help women of all ages achieve their fitness, nutrition and well-being goals.
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“I am so excited to be a part of Thrive! Teaming up with Thrive to support the women in our community is an honor. I participate in Thrive’s program and am so thankful for the positive difference it has made in my life. I feel stronger, fitter, and healthier than ever,” says Benedict.
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Lori brings a wealth of complementary fitness, nutrition and well-being skills to the Thrive team. Her health and wellness journey began in her 20s as she pursued a nursing career and battled Celiac and Hashimoto’s diseases. “My autoimmune diseases are still present; there is no cure. Yet living a healthy, active lifestyle has enabled me to surpass all of my doctors’ expectations,” says Lori.
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Lori’s fitness journey began as a form of physical therapy after her diagnoses. “I began cycling and completed several 75 and 150 mile bike races.” Since then, Lori has become a certified spin instructor for Get Fit Davis, strength trains with Thrive, and is completing the AFAA personal trainer certification.
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Lori also brings her nutritional knowledge to Thrive. Suffering from Celiac disease and then Hashimoto’s disease during her first pregnancy, Lori approached her diet and nutrition in a new way. She successfully navigated her way through safe, healthy food choices before the gluten-free diet emerged and before the FDA mandated allergen labeling. “I like to think of myself as outrunning my disease. Nutrition and exercise are two of my go-to medications with the best results and minimal side effects,” says Lori. Her repertoire of delicious, clean recipes will be introduced to Thrive, including gluten-free options.
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As a Registered Nurse for 26 years, Lori understands the benefits of self-care and practicing mindfulness in daily living. Her academic training and specialty training in diabetes, public health and community education will support the well-being goals of Thrive women.
Thrive Athlete, Mom, and UCD Professional Teams Up with Thrive at Get Fit Davis
August 29, 2015
Thrive, the women’s whole-body program at Get Fit Davis and Get Fit Davis Sport, is thrilled to introduce athlete, mom, and UCD professional Brenna Dockter as the newest team member. Brenna will support the women of Davis and surrounding communities as they journey toward whole-body health.
Thrive combines personal coaching, 1-on-1 goal setting, small-group training, and a positive community to help women of all ages achieve their fitness, food and well-being goals.
“I am so excited to be a part of Thrive at Get Fit Davis and Get Fit Davis Sport! Teaming up with Thrive to support the women in our community is an honor. I participated in Thrive’s 8-week program and had an overwhelmingly positive experience,” says Dockter.
Brenna brings a wealth of complementary fitness, food and well-being skills to the Thrive team. Her fitness journey began as a young girl and blossomed as she reached her 20s. “I ran my first marathon with my mom in 2002. Since then, I have run two additional full marathons and over twenty half marathons.”
In 2012, Brenna launched a lunchtime fitness program for a group of UCD colleagues using functional intense exercises to encourage a total body workout. “My coworkers and I took turns developing and leading these workouts. We still workout together and it’s the highlight of our work day,” remarks Dockter.
Brenna also brings her nutritional knowledge to Thrive. Suffering from gestational diabetes during her last pregnancy, Brenna approached her diet and nutrition in a new way. She began eating to fuel and nourish her body to protect her unborn baby. Her repertoire of delicious and clean recipes will be introduced to Thrive, including vegetarian and vegan options.
With a background in Marriage and Family Therapy, Brenna understands the benefits of self-care and practicing mindfulness in daily living. Her academic training in this area will support the well-being goals of Thrive women.
Good Day Sacramento LIVE Features Thrive at Get Fit Davis
April 12, 2015
There's a new women's whole-body program in Davis! Thrive coach and founder Amy Spence and Get Fit Davis are teaming up to help women Thrive.
Check out this exclusive interview by Good Day Sacramento LIVE.
Get Fit Davis to Launch New Women’s Whole-Body Program, Thrive
April 8, 2015
Get Fit Davis and Amy Spence, mom of 3 and Ironman athlete, are partnering together to launch a whole-body women’s program on Monday, April 20, located at Get Fit Davis and Davis Athletic Club.
Thrive combines personal coaching and small group training to help women of all ages achieve their fitness, food and well-being goals.
Thrive’s simple, sustainable approach includes:
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1-on-1 goal setting
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full-body assessment
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3 small group full-body workouts
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2 personalized at-home workouts
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weekly meal plans & recipes
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mindful/reflective practices
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coach-athlete weekly check-ins
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The 8-week program will be offered M/W/F at 6 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. The cost for Get Fit Davis and Davis Athletic Club members is $299 and $349 for non-members. Drop-ins are $20 per class.
Program registration is now open at Get Fit Davis and Davis Athletic Club.
For more information contact Amy Spence, coach and founder of Thrive, at (530) 304-3863 or thrivechooseyou@gmail.com.
About the coach and founder: Amy Spence is a mother of 3 children under 6, an Ironman athlete, a former public school district communications director, and a Davis High ’96 graduate. Amy became a competitive triathlete while majoring in English at Cal Poly SLO. She has had top 5 age-group finishes at Ironman Lake Placid, Napa Valley Half-Ironman, Wildflower Triathlon, Des Moines Marathon, Santa Barbara Half-Marathon, and even the Davis Turkey Trot. In 2011, Amy suffered severe muscle atrophy and post-partum depression after 12 weeks of bedrest and giving birth to twins. Setting a personal goal to regain her physical strength, she created and followed a holistic plan that has guided her to her fittest and strongest self yet.
Thrive at Get Fit Davis Owner and Coach Earns Nationally Recognized Eat to Perform Nutrition Certification
February 1, 2016
Thrive at Get Fit Davis Coach and Owner, Amy Spence, has earned the Eat to Perform Nutrition Certification and is now an Eat to Perform Nutrition Certified Advisor.
Eating to fuel your body and increase performance are key ingredients to whole-body health. You are unique and your body composition goals are too—whether burning fat, building lean muscle mass, eating smarter, or all of the above!
Thrive provides women a simple, balanced approach to nutrition. Meal plans, corresponding recipes, and Thrive’s ‘favorite foods’ list are delivered to her inbox weekly.
Thrive’s effective, sustainable nutrition plans:
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Provide an appropriate amount of calories based upon a woman’s unique body composition, activity level, and personal goals.
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Fit into her lifestyle.
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Emphasize energy-dense whole foods in order to maintain proper energy balance.
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Provide a balanced approach to the three macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates and fat.
Click here to see how Thrive's whole-body approach is changing lives!
Thrive coaches are lifelong learners in the pursuit of providing the highest quality women's program in Davis and surrounding communities. From small-group workouts to personalized meal plans to mindful practices, we are much more than just a good workout.
Thrive can help you reach your goals. Let Thrive help you uncover your personal balance with fitness, food and well-being. Give Thrive a try!
Eat to Perform (ETP) is a national organization committed to a research-based, sustainable and positive approach to food and fitness. The ETP Nutrition Certification Course combines nutritional best practices with proven training methodologies to build athletic performance, lean muscle mass, and strength without undue stress on the body. The course prepares certified advisors with the knowledge and practical experience to help their clients set goals and achieve results.
For more information email Thrive at Get Fit Davis or visit our website or Eat to Perform.
Thrive at Get Fit Davis to Move to Large Private Training Room at Get Fit Davis Sport
March 22, 2016
Beginning April 1, Thrive has a new home! All Thrive small-group workouts will be relocated to a 1,600 square foot private training room at Get Fit Davis Sport (formerly Davis Athletic Club, 1809 Picasso Avenue).
Thanks to community demand and a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of women who are pursuing whole-body health, Thrive is moving to a larger space to accommodate its growing clientele.
To celebrate Thrive is offering a FLASH DEAL for all new athletes. Join Thrive on April 1 for 4 weeks at a special rate of $150. Space is limited. Email thrivechooseyou@gmail.com to secure your preferred class time.
Thrive women are making lasting, sustainable changes in their lives. Click here for Thrive’s stories of REAL transformation: http://www.thrivechooseyou.com/#!testimonials/citr.
Give Thrive a try!
Thrive at Get Fit Davis to Launch Thrive Always, the New Whole-Body Fitness, Nutrition & Wellness Program for Active Aging
June 6, 2017
Thrive, the popular women’s whole-body program at Get Fit Davis and Get Fit Davis Sport, will launch
Thrive Always, the new Fitness, Nutrition & Wellness Program for Active Aging, on Monday, July 10,
located at Get Fit Davis Sport.
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Thrive Always is a total-body approach to aging well. This holistic program is for women and men aged 55 and over and features:
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Fitness focused on Strength & Resistance Training, Core, Balance, Flexibility and Recovery.
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Nutrient-dense foods to fuel an active lifestyle.
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Wellness activities to rest, energize, and feel better.
Thrive’s simple, sustainable approach includes:
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1-on-1 goal setting + full-body assessment
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3 weekly small-group total-body workouts (learn correct form & proper technique)
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Weekly tips and recipes featuring nutrient-dense foods to keep your body strong, mind sharp, and energy levels high
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Mindful practices
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Weekly coach-athlete check-ins
Our program philosophy, “Move well. Feel well. Live well,” will support individuals new to fitness looking to add strength and resistance training to their current workout routine, to seasoned athletes looking to progress to the next level.
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Thrive Always will kick off its inaugural 8-week session on Monday, July 10. Classes will be offered on M/W at 7 a.m. & Sat at 8 a.m. or T/Th at 5:30 p.m. & Sat at 8 a.m. Thrive Always is open to the public. The cost for Get Fit Davis and Get Fit Davis Sport members is $300 and $350 for non-members. Drop-ins are $20 per class and the first class is always free.
Program registration is now open at Get Fit Davis and Get Fit Davis Sport. Thrive Always is brought to you by an elite team of fitness, nutrition, and medical professionals.
Coach and owner Amy Spence created and launched Thrive over two years ago to help women of all ages and abilities realize and achieve their fitness, nutrition, and wellness goals. After witnessing women’s life-changing journeys through Thrive and listening to the needs of community members, Thrive Always was born. “Every week our coaching staff receives questions about how to begin strength training, how to progress one’s current programming, or how to eat right to live well amid aging challenges such as decreased core strength, balance, bone density, and metabolic function,” says Spence. “Thrive Always is the answer to not just combating these challenges, but thriving in our 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.”
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