R3VIVE’s Member of the Month, July, 2022

R3VIVE Fitness • July 6, 2022
Woman running outside, holding medicine ball.

Introducing our Gym M.O.M. (Member of the Month) for July, 2022 … Kali Stewart!⁠

Finally…in what has to be the most overdue acknowledgement, we are pleased to present Kali with the honors she deserves. If our gym were a person, Kali would be our pulse as she is constantly coming up with ideas for gym outings and volunteering for anything and everything that keeps the fun and community aspect of our gym alive!

If you’ve attended classes with Kali, you’ve probably notice her rushing through the doors in her work scrubs to get prepped for classes, but she is also the first to smile at you and make you feel welcomed — something that we highly value at our gym!
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Learn more about Kali below:

Q: What made you decide to start functional fitness training?
 I lived just up the street and saw the gym opening, so I thought I’d give it a shot. Im not exaggerating when I say it was my best decision ever!

Q: Are you a student/working professional/both? What do you do for a living?
I’m a pediatric dentist, currently splitting my time between 3 offices.

Q: What are your hobbies/interests outside of the gym?
Currently spending most my time perfecting my new house and planning a wedding! But I’m always down for an adventure, especially skiing!

Q: What are some of your favorite movements (name up to three)?
Handstands etc, wall balls, dumbbell snatches.

Q: What are your least favorite movements?
Pull-ups, running, assault bike.

Q: What movements do you want to improve at?
 The fun gymnastics movements.

Q: What advice do you have for someone considering our gym?
 Just do it. Come for the exercise, stay for the community!

Q: What’s your favorite “cheat” food?
 Yes. Mainly cheeseburgers, Chick-fil-A, and all the sweets.

Q: What is your guilty pleasure?
 Late night talk shows. Also alllll the shopping.

Q: Do you have any nicknames?
 Kk, Kales, variations of Stew

Q: Tell us an interesting fact that we probably don’t know about you!
 I was a cheerleader up through college. Go Gators!!

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