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Say hello to Claire Robinson Fitness Specialist and Jake Radloff Personal Trainer! We are featuring them together since they work several shifts together. Great job Claire and Jake!! Jake has been training clients for over a year and a half now. He was inspired to become a trainer after his own weight loss journey. After...

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness staff member is personal trainer Ben Parsons, who has been a part of our fitness staff for 10 years. He loves helping clients of all fitness levels reach their goals and sharing his love of fitness with others. How long have you been working for the City of Kettering as...

Happy Friday! We hope you're enjoying a peaceful and relaxing holiday weekend. Today, we're featuring another amazing member of our fitness team. Meet Tammy Mason, who works at the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center. If you've been inside the KFWC, you've seen the amazing work she does on the bulletin boards, which she and her...

Meet Alexis McLaughlin - Your Certified Pilates Instructor All Year Long! Ho ho ho! Who says Christmas magic only happens in December? We're celebrating the gift that keeps on giving all year long - the gift of health and fitness! Looking for the perfect present for yourself or a loved one ~ Christmas is five...

Meet Tom and Regina Menza, two incredible members who exemplify what community and dedication look like at Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center! Tom has been part of our KFWC family for 5 years and credits our amazing staff and workout friends for keeping him motivated. "Their smiles and humor turn any bad attitude I may...

Safety Note: Do not let the learning swimmer hyperventilate or have breath-holding contests. Limit learners to a single inhalation whenever you ask them to hold their breath or submerge. All submersions must be voluntary on the part of the learning swimmer. Crying, sputtering, coughing, choking, or vomiting are signs that a learning swimmer is not...

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Josh Vagedes, who is currently training to become a rescue swimmer for the U.S. Coast Guard. Workouts at the KRC have been an integral part of Josh's training, and he's enjoyed making lifelong friends, too. Good luck as you prepare to leave for the Coast Guard and thank...

Retired teacher Kathy Rhoades has been an active member of the Kettering Recreation Complex for nearly two decades. As someone who has always valued good nutrition and exercise, the Complex has been an integral part of her healthy lifestyle. Rhoades spent 20 years teaching Family and Consumer Sciences at Kettering Fairmont High School before retiring...

Award-winning ceramics artist CJ Niehaus is coming to Rosewood later this month. She talked with our social team about what inspires her to create artwork, how she got started as an artist and why she loves teaching others to create. What was your first experience with ceramic art? What inspired you to decide to pursue...

Were I A Bird: Tree Studies is a series of black-and-white photographs that capture moments among the trees. One can imagine the very second Paula depressed her camera shutter; this is what it was like to stand in her shoes and experience a meaningful composition. “The natural world literally pulsed for her…sunlight and shadows, light...

Beverly Blosser has been a dedicated member of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center for one year, her journey exemplifies the transformative power of commitment and expert guidance. Through her partnership with personal trainer Ashleigh, Beverly has turned what could have been a discouraging challenge into an inspiring success story. When Beverly began experiencing muscle...

For Barb Phillips, fitness is more than just physical exercise - it's a lifestyle that has evolved over the years. At 57 years old, the HR Director for Greene County Public Library and proud mother of two has been an active member of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center (KFWC) for years, embracing the variety...

Nick Johnson has been a dedicated member of the Kettering Recreation Complex (KRC) and Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center since May 2023. Now 33 years old, Nick found a community that embraced his uniqueness and helped him overcome personal obstacles related to living with autism spectrum disorder. Diagnosed at age 4, Nick struggled to fit...

Got a teen or tween at home? Chances are they’re starting to get interested in venturing into the work world. Babysitting is a top choice for first work experience and is a great way for kids to develop a greater sense of responsibility. Better Babysitters educates future sitters ages 10 – 16 about the qualities...

Finding Fitness and Community at the Kettering Recreation Complex This week's Kettering Fitness Spotlight shines on Stephanie Anderson, a member who has found not only physical well-being but also a strong sense of community at the Kettering Recreation Complex (KRC). Stephanie, a resident of Kettering since 2015, moved here from New Orleans, Louisiana. She has...

Justin Barbarino has been a member of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center for almost two months. He is a 42-year old tattoo artist who has lived in Kettering for close to ten years. Justin is a father of 3 with a wonderful wife. He enjoys car culture, hot rods, and playing music in two...