Events
Feb
24
Mon
Pilates classes instructed by Performance Pilates.
Every Monday evening from 5:15-6:15 pm.
Free for gym members.
The River Rock Youth Club is for youth climbers looking to explore the sport. Our coaching staff will emphasize the fundamentals of climbing and fitness in a fun and relaxed environment. Club sessions focus on balance, movement, strength training, communication and mental strategy. This program offers a lot less commitment than our competitive team with plenty of opportunity to progress in climbing technique.
Due to the popularity of the program, we are now offering two sessions: Mondays for kids aged 11-14, and Wednesdays for kids aged 7-10.
Spring Season: January 27 through April 27, excluding April 6 (Spring Break).
Meets Mondays from 5:30-7 pm.
Sign up here!
All level yoga class instructed by Uttara Yoga.
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm.
Free for gym members.
Reach Your Peak (RYP) is an eight-week climbing fitness training program that utilizes a combination of roped climbing and bouldering (non-roped climbing) for climbers to improve their skills and reach their personal fitness goals.The program was developed utilizing auto-belay devices for the roped climbing components, so no need to have a climbing partner.
Any level of climber can participate! Improve your overall health, improve endurance, and strengthen already existing skill-sets. Of course, there are other unintended side effects that have been seen from following this program:
- Healthy weight-loss
- Overall feeling of increased “coolness”
- New-found or renewed passion for climbing
- Increased popularity
- Less tired and sluggish at work
- Better nights of sleep
Each weekly session will also have additional workouts or “homework” that will require you to make additional visits to the gym before you start the next program week. We recommend that participants are members of the gym for the duration of the 8 week program.
Click HERE to sign up.
No additional cost to participate over regular admission to the gym or gym membership.You can either go it alone or participate as a group in our RYP work-out sessions. Our staff will be available during the organized sessions to answer questions, give support, or help guide technique.
Feb
25
Tue
The class will utilize kettlebells and bodyweight to deliver a powerful combination of exercises that will build lean muscle, burn fat, and strengthen your core. The hour will be separated into three parts: warm-up, proper mobility and positioning, and moderate intensity to high volume exercises. This class is perfect for the beginner but can be modified to the individual’s needs, should they feel too challenged or not challenged enough.
Tues. & Thurs. Morning 6:30 – 7:30 am
Free for River Rock Members.
There will be a large group in the gym from 6pm – 8pm.
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. Qi is a concept from traditional Chinese culture that roughly means vital energy, information,
breath or spirit. Tai Chi at a higher level is a form of Qi Gong, provided that the fundamental principles of Tai Chi are applied in the practice. While low-level Tai Chi is solely a physical exercise, at higher level it transcends into a Qi Gong discipline. The roots and history of the martial arts style of Ba GuaZhang can be traced back to 19th century China. It is a soft and internal style of martial art, making it comparable to Tai Chi Chuan.
breath or spirit. Tai Chi at a higher level is a form of Qi Gong, provided that the fundamental principles of Tai Chi are applied in the practice. While low-level Tai Chi is solely a physical exercise, at higher level it transcends into a Qi Gong discipline. The roots and history of the martial arts style of Ba GuaZhang can be traced back to 19th century China. It is a soft and internal style of martial art, making it comparable to Tai Chi Chuan.
John Lewis is the owner and founder of Infinite Way Circle, an interdisciplinary spirit-nature system focused on Full Body, Mind and Spirit integration to create balance, vitality and peace within allowing the same to permeate into the
world. Through our infinite connections to source we can learn to retain what isvital, love, releasing all else that disconnects us from divinity, separation. The Infinite Way Circle offers instruction in Ba Gua Zhang Martial Arts, Dao Yin/Qi Gong, Spiritual coaching and workshops, public and motivational speaking, and healing through nature-based education.
Classes are included in River Rock membership. The drop-in rate is $15 for non-members.
Scheduled Classes:
Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
Feb
26
Wed
Special Member’s Only Hours: 6:00am – 10:00am
Must be a current River Rock Member to access the facility during these times. The gym will open to the public (and remain open to member’s) starting at 10:00am.
The River Rock Youth Club is for youth climbers looking to explore the sport. Our coaching staff will emphasize the fundamentals of climbing and fitness in a fun and relaxed environment. Club sessions focus on balance, movement, strength training, communication and mental strategy. This program offers a lot less commitment than our competitive team with plenty of opportunity to progress in climbing technique.
Due to the popularity of the program, we are now offering two sessions: Mondays for kids aged 11-14, and Wednesdays for kids aged 7-10.
Spring Season: January 29 through April 29, excluding April 8 (Spring Break).
Meets Wednesdays from 5:30-7 pm.
Sign up here!
Love climbing indoors but want to explore some of the region’s best crags? This three part Gym to Crag clinic will give you the skills to begin transitioning to outdoor climbing. From etiquette and common environmental hazards to learning outdoor specific skills such as setting a top rope and cleaning an anchor, this clinic will get you ready for a spring and summer of climbing! This special class, led by Bryan Simon, is only being offered at the River Rock this February!
The class will cover:
+ Safety, Hazards, and Crag awareness
+ Crag etiquette, keeping your impact low, and respecting the rock
+ Belaying and communicating
+ Cleaning an anchor
+ Setting top ropes safely
+ Gear you need
+ Falling
Attendees should arrive prepared with paper and pencil for notes, a harness, and climbing shoes.
Participants must be 16 years of age or older. Participants will attend all three sessions. Must be Top Rope Belay verified. Lead Climbing verified is a plus. This clinic is $50 for members, $65 for non-members (day pass and rental gear not included). Registration is required as space is limited!
Register HERE!
Bryan is a managing editor for the American Alpine Club, a regular contributor for Climbing magazine, and a guide for New River Mountain Guides in Fayetteville, WV. He has a master’s degree in Mountain Medicine from the University of Leicester in the UK and has climbed routes or mountains on every continent except Antarctica.
Scheduled Date:
Wednesdays, February 12th, 19th, 26th
6pm – 7:30pm (each session)
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River Rock Climbing is an indoor climbing gym in Roanoke, Va Voted Best Climbing Gym in the Blue Ridge four years in a row, the River Rock aims to be the hub of the Roanoke region’s climbing community by providing incredible climbing, instruction, and service to complete beginners and seasoned experts alike.