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Let’s Move Quad Cities fitness bloggers, Aryn and Cody are certified personal trainers with Rock Valley Health. They will offer helpful, insightful and actionable fitness tips every month to our readers!
Aryn Lloyd is a Health Coach for Rock Valley Health. She holds a degree from the University of Iowa in Health Promotion and has experience as a Certified Health Education Specialist and personal trainer. She has led many chronic disease programs including the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program. She lives with Type 1 Diabetes and enjoys running, cycling, yoga, and being active with her family. Native to the Quad Cities, Aryn lives in Davenport with her husband, Ben and their two daughters, Britta and Klara.
Cody Lichthardt is a Performance Enhancement Specialist at Quad City Sport Performance and a Certified Personal Trainer at Rock Valley Health. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Recreation, Sport and Tourism and received his personal training certification from NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association). Cody experienced the benefits of training and proper nutrition and now works to help others gain these same benefits.
Don’t Own a Kayak for QC Adventuring? Rent One!
Find out where to rent a kayak or canoe in the Quad Cities!
Let’s Move with QC Walking, Hiking, Biking Groups
Looking for someone to walk, hike or bike with? Local groups give you some options!
Kick Up Your Workout with Kettlebells
QC personal trainer Cody Lichthardt shares kettlebell exercises to help you meet your training goals, from developing power to improving conditioning.
No Bike in the QC? Rent One!
Rent a bike for an hour or a day, and hop on one of the Quad Cities’ great trails!
9 Quad-City Bike Rides for Spring, Summer
Ready to jump on your bike? Here are a few local rides to get you pedaling!
Three Ways to Minimize Workout Soreness
Launching into spring exercise too much too fast can lead to sore muscles later. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOM) is a real condition many experience in these early days of spring.
Your QC Personal Trainer says, “HIIT and LISS Your Way to Optimal Fitness!”
Cody Lichthardt shares how you can incorporate these popular workout styles into your routine for great results.
On the QC Hunt: Hopping, Running in Search of Spring Eggs
Feel the breeze in your hair and fresh air in your lungs as you hop with your kids to one of these fun egg hunts.