RyzAb0ve Fitness

RyzAb0ve Fitness A 501c3 organization specializing in exercise classes for individuals with various disabilities.
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RyzAb0ve Fitness is a 501c3 Nonprofit organization on mission to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live a healthy and more fulling lifestyle through our exercise classes, day camps, and socialization opportunities.

A huge thank you to Domtar Everyday for their generous donation and support of RyzAb0ve Fitness!We are so grateful to Jo...
08/04/2026

A huge thank you to Domtar Everyday for their generous donation and support of RyzAb0ve Fitness!
We are so grateful to Jon Griswold and Jen Stroble Griswold for nominating us and helping make this gift possible. Support like this helps us continue creating inclusive fitness classes, obstacle challenges, social opportunities, and meaningful community experiences for our athletes.
Our obstacle challenge days are always such a powerful reminder of what happens when people come together to encourage, celebrate, and believe in one another. Every athlete deserves the opportunity to move, grow, shine, and feel a true sense of belonging.
Thank you, Domtar, Jon, and Jen, for helping us continue building a stronger, more inclusive community.

What a day. What a community.For more than 24 hours, we watched the weather, hoping the rain would stay away.And it did....
08/02/2026

What a day. What a community.
For more than 24 hours, we watched the weather, hoping the rain would stay away.
And it did.
Every single athlete who registered showed up ready to take on the challenge. Nearly every volunteer showed up with a smile, ready to encourage, support, and cheer our athletes on. That alone speaks volumes about the incredible community we're building together.
Our Summer Obstacle Challenge was an amazing success!
Today wasn't just about completing obstacles. It was about courage, perseverance, confidence, and proving that every person is capable of so much more than they often get credit for. Watching our athletes encourage one another, push through challenges, and cross the finish line was something truly special.
A huge thank you to Cabo Fish Taco Ballantyne for once again opening your doors and hosting this incredible event. Your generosity and partnership continue to help us create meaningful opportunities for our athletes and families.
To our athletes, volunteers, families, sponsors, and supporters—thank you for making today unforgettable. You are the reason this community continues to grow.
Every obstacle conquered today was another reminder that when people are believed in, encouraged, and given the opportunity, incredible things happen.

This may look like a simple squat.But at RyzAb0ve, this is so much more than an exercise.This is coaching.This is trust....
07/21/2026

This may look like a simple squat.
But at RyzAb0ve, this is so much more than an exercise.
This is coaching.
This is trust.
This is confidence being built rep by rep.

This is functional fitness that carries into real life.
For Alex and Jonathan, our coaches are not just telling them what to do. They are prompting, demonstrating, and giving them a visual example of how to move safely and successfully. That matters because a weighted squat is not just about building leg strength. It supports everyday movements like sitting down, standing up, picking something up, climbing stairs, staying balanced, and moving with more independence.

This is the kind of work people do not always see behind the scenes.
The patience.
The encouragement.
The adaptation.

The belief that every athlete deserves the chance to grow stronger, healthier, and more confident.
At RyzAb0ve, fitness is the tool.
The impact is bigger health, stronger confidence, real connection, and a community where every athlete has the opportunity to shine.

Secure Early Bird Tickets to our STARS AMONG US | NIGHT TO RYZ 🌟🌃Join us for a night of inclusivity and joy to celebrate...
07/20/2026

Secure Early Bird Tickets to our
STARS AMONG US | NIGHT TO RYZ 🌟🌃
Join us for a night of inclusivity and joy to celebrate our athletes, community, and team.
Our early bird special is until August 6, 2026!

Click the link to get your tickets NOW: https://givebutter.com/starsamongus2026

Brace YMCA class yesterday was a good one!We definitely missed Coach Cheryl, but we sure did have fun with Coach Jacob l...
07/20/2026

Brace YMCA class yesterday was a good one!
We definitely missed Coach Cheryl, but we sure did have fun with Coach Jacob leading the way. The crew showed up ready to move, laugh, work hard, and bring their usual Saturday personality.
We also got to welcome a new friend, Gabriel, to class! We are so glad he joined us and became part of the Brace YMCA crew today.
Every week, this class reminds us that fitness is about more than movement. It is about showing up, building friendships, creating confidence, and making sure everyone has a place to belong.
Great job, Brace family!

07/12/2026

Yesterday’s class was an entire vibe.
From the warm-up to the empowerment circle, team-building movements, relay races, and then slowing things down with yoga, our athletes brought energy, effort, laughter, and heart from start to finish.
And of course, we closed it out the RyzAb0ve way, with our always amazing gratitude circle.
That is what makes this community so special. We move together, encourage one another, challenge ourselves, slow down when we need to, and take time to recognize the good around us.
Fitness brought us into the room, but friendship, confidence, and belonging are what keep this community growing.

Consistency.If there has been one word that has defined RyzAb0ve Fitness in 2026, it's consistency.When we first started...
07/09/2026

Consistency.
If there has been one word that has defined RyzAb0ve Fitness in 2026, it's consistency.
When we first started our Tuesday and Thursday classes at Hive Fitness, we averaged just four athletes per class. Today, we're consistently welcoming 10+ athletes each session, and it's been incredible to watch this community continue to grow.
Growth doesn't always come from doing something extraordinary. More often, it comes from showing up, week after week, believing that small, consistent steps will lead to something bigger.
A huge thank you to Hive Fitness, not only for opening your doors to us, but for creating a place where our athletes feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. Your gym has become so much more than a workout space. It's a place where confidence grows, friendships are built, and every athlete has the opportunity to move, challenge themselves, and thrive.
Thank you to our athletes, families, volunteers, and coaches who continue to show up. Your consistency is changing lives, and we're just getting started.
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How was your 4th?? We celebrated 250 years with strength and movement together! Carly is an amazing athlete! She always ...
07/06/2026

How was your 4th?? We celebrated 250 years with strength and movement together!

Carly is an amazing athlete! She always has the most encouraging words.

Brent - all smiles and full of good energy to share!

Teamwork is a huge part of what RyzAb0ve is about. Connection is key to success and our athletes are the best at working together.

Ian working on his carries!

David with the PUSH UPS!!

Coach Aimee warming up the team with some relay drills!

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Charlotte, NC
28214

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+17042446247

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