CycleBars Reopening with Safety Measures in Place

West Point alumnus Col (R) Reese Turner has served his country for over 30 years and deployed to different countries in the war against terror. He continues to serve his community as a board member of four nonprofit organizations. Col (R) Reese Turner promotes a healthy lifestyle as a spin instructor at the CycleBar studios in Middletown Station in Kentucky.

As CycleBar reopens its cycling studios across the country, the company is adhering to all local and state regulations relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. CycleBar is strictly following CDC guidelines and reconfiguring its operations to provide a safe environment for its clients. The studios are reducing their class sizes to ensure riders are socially distanced at least six feet apart during classes and while in the facility.

Clients must also affirm that they are in good health upon booking a class and sign a waiver affirming that they will adhere to the new studio policies. Through the Ride CycleBar Mobile App, clients check-in using their phone prior to entering the studio instead of going to the front desk kiosk to cut down on the amount of interaction among the riders.. Upon entering the studio and riders getting on their bikes, the instructor gives all commands verbally and demonstrates with no hands-on adjustments. After every class, the bikes and equipment is meticulously cleaned with approved products to sanitize all equipment before the next class of riders enter into the studio.

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the lives of people, with the reopening of exercise facilities, people have a sense of returned normalcy. They can regain their physical health, and exercise is also a proven antidote against depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Camp Quality for Child Cancer Warriors

A veteran of the United States Army, Col (R) Reese Turner helps clients reach their fitness goals as a coach and trainer with ProFormance Results in Louisville, Kentucky. One of the ways Col (R) Reese Turner and his fellow Proformance coaches and trainers give back to their community, is by running a mini-boot camp for children at Camp Quality, an overnight camp for children who have or have had cancer.

From 18 locations in 13 states, Camp Quality offers week-long overnight summer camps for children aged 4 to 17 who have experienced cancer. In addition to participating in traditional summer camp activities that cultivate friendship and creativity, campers can attend a reunion in the fall and year-round activities including family weekends and day trips.

The camp raises funds all year to be able to provide camp at no cost; families are only responsible for their transportation costs to and from camp. All camps offer 24-hour medical care for campers, as well as either an on-call or onsite doctor. In 2019, Camp Quality provided safe summer fun for 713 young people with cancer and 259 of their siblings.

Get Your Burn On! Interval Training at ProFormance in Louisville

After graduating from West Point in 1988, Col. Reese Turner joined the Army. During his 30 years of service, Col. Reese Turner performed a wide range of duties on several bases in the United States and abroad. After retiring in 2018, he joined the team at ProFormance, a health and well-being company that is leading the fitness craze in Louisville with a variety of intense workouts.

When it comes to fitness, one misconception is that cardio training is the most effective way to lose weight and burn calories. Studies show that while all exercise burns calories and fat, the more intense the exercise, the higher the oxygen consumption, and thus the more calories and fat burned. At Boots2Lead a number of high intensity interval training classes are offered (HIIT). Depending on your fitness level, HIIT bursts are relatively short, from 30 to 90 seconds, but should push one almost to the limit. However, HIIT isn’t simply a matter of pushing oneself to exhaustion while working out. Rest is crucial as it conditions the heart while alternating between the high-intensity bursts of energy and the low-intensity resting intervals.

In addition to HIIT, Boots2Lead also offers muscle strength and endurance training, high-intensity resistance training, and nutrition and health guidance. Participants are paired with fellow trainees for inspiration, motivation, and accountability. Further information is available from the program’s website at proformanceresults.com/bootcamp.

Center for Creative Leadership's Coaching Services

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Col. (R) Reese Turner is a trainer at ProFormance Health & Well-Being and an indoor cycling instructor at Cyclebar. While serving in the Army, Col. (R) Reese Turner was afforded the opportunity, along with only a select few fellow senior officers, to attend and complete the executive leadership program at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL).

Operating from 12 offices around the world, CCL has provided education programs in leadership development for almost 50 years, during which time it has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies. CCL offers coaching services as part of the company’s research and education efforts and considers coaching as one of the most effective ways to support leadership development within organizations.

CCL’s coaching services are designed for individuals and groups and are facilitated coaches who have a variety of professional backgrounds and expertise in different industries. Coaching services offered through CCL are flexible, tailored to meet the specific needs of organizations, and designed to be integrated as part of organizations’ leadership development initiatives. Coaches with CCL complete rigorous training and are continuously monitored to ensure they are providing maximal value to their clients.

Free Services at Have a Heart Clinic

A Boots2Lead trainer at ProFormance Results in Louisville, Kentucky, Col. Reese Turner draws on decades of leadership in the U.S. Army. Dedicated to giving back to his local community, Col. Reese Turner serves on the board of the Have A Heart Clinic.

Founded in 2011 by Dr. Michael and Sandy Imburgia and Susan Dillon, the Have A Heart Clinic seeks to enhance the quality of life for individuals without regard to insurance status or financial resources. With six full-time staff members and numerous volunteers, the clinic provides a diverse range of cardiovascular care services.

Have A Heart's services begin with a new patient appointment when clients meet with volunteers for a consultation. Subsequently, patients have access to cardiovascular screening, electrocardiograms (EKGs), carotid and abdominal aorta ultrasounds, and telemetry monitoring as needed. Those experiencing possible blockages in their limbs can participate in the lower extremity arterial study. The clinic also offers a stress test to evaluate how well the arteries provide blood to the heart.

For more information about the Have A Heart Clinic or to become a volunteer, visit the website at www.haveaheartclinic.org.

High-Intensity Interval Training at Boots2Lead

Getting ready for training

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As an artillery officer in the US Army, Col (R) Reese Turner received extensive military training, most notably from the US Military Academy at West Point and the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, (where he earned a master’s degree in national security and strategic studies). During his 31-year career he held commands and staff positions in several Army posts worldwide, including combat commands in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now retired from the Army, Col (R) Reese Turner heads Boots2Lead, a physical and mental health and wellness program, with lessons in leadership embedded, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Boots2Lead offers high intensity interval training (HIIT). Studies show that while all exercise burns calories and fat, the more intense the exercise, the higher the oxygen consumption, and thus the more calories and fat burned. Depending on ability, HIIT bursts are relatively short, from 30 to 90 seconds, but should push one almost to the limit. However, HIIT isn’t simply a matter of pushing oneself to exhaustion while working out. Rest (the “interval”) is critical because the heart gets its best conditioning when it alternates between the high-intensity bursts of energy and the low-intensity resting intervals (which should be about twice as long as the high-intensity bursts for beginners, and shorter for more seasoned trainees).

In addition to HIIT, Boots2Lead also offers muscle strength and endurance training, high-intensity resistance training, and nutrition and health guidance. Participants are paired with fellow trainees for inspiration, motivation, and accountability, and train for two 1-hour sessions weekly, each starting at precisely 5:30 AM. Finally, Col (R) Reese Turner takes time every session to share his lessons on leadership to help every participant become a better leader. Further information is available from the program’s website at proformanceresults.com/bootcamp.

Golf Event Funds Program for Children of Military Members

A retired military officer with more than three decades of service, Col. Reese Turner (Ret.) is the co-creator of Boots2Lead, a seven week leadership boot camp designed to instill 14 principles of leadership, while experiencing the physical and mental rigors of a military-type boot camp workout, coupled with learning 7 principles in fitness, at Proformance Health & Well-Being in Louisville, Kentucky. He is also an indoor cycling instructor where he motivates up to 50 riders at one time to push themselves physically and mentally, for both CycleBar locations in Louisville, Kentucky. Additionally, Col. Reese Turner is a longtime member of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). 

MOAA provides many support services to military members and their families. One of the most important is the MOAA Educational Assistance Program and Scholarship Fund, which helps children of military members fund their undergraduate education through scholarships and loans with no interest. The fund has been in place for more than 70 years, and is made possible through donations from corporate partners, MOAA members, and fundraising events.

One such event is the Jeff Peck Memorial Golf Classic in Clifton, Virginia. In 2019, the annual function brought in $70,000 to help provide for scholarships and loans through the program.

To find out more about the awards or to apply, visit moaa.org/education.