``Rika is the most comprehensive knowledgeable and detailed trainer I have ever had. She is very generous with her expertise and extremely dynamic and attentive about fine tuning each movement and each individual body. My alignment and core have never felt so nurtured. She is truly an alignment and movement guru. Aside from revitalizing, life changing training sessions it is a real pleasure to be in her presence in her beautiful fitness barn. I highly recommend her exceptional personal training !`` Barbara T. Roxbury, CT

``Rika Keck is one of the foremost authorities on the way the body moves. Since we started working together I have come to understand my alignment in a way I never have before, even after years of an ashtanga yoga practice. Rika brings an awareness and grounding to one's physicality and, on top of that, she's fun and kind and radiates a warm and peaceful energy. She is a unicorn in the field and I feel so lucky to have found her! `` Linda C, Washington, CT

``Rika is the consummate professional in her field. She devotes her dedication and expertise on every level to my personal workout routine. Her knowledge of the correct way to improve my body strength has been remarkable. We have discussed my personal body strengths and weaknesses, past injuries, daily routine, and physical challenges that are integral to my physical well being. Most importantly, no injuries. I am a senior man, her routine is very specific to my profile. In the past, I did marathons, triathlons and I was a competitive swimmer..so I assumed I could manage my own workout routine. I was wrong-injuries result when you are doing the exercise incorrectly. Rika takes all of this into account and much more, the results are beyond what I ever considered possible. She has found her passion- I am grateful to be a part of her network.`` Douglas Bray, CT

``After partial recovery from a foot injury, I was still suffering pain and balance issues, coupled with back, neck and shoulder discomfort. I was referred to Dr. Duggan at Duke Chiropractic. His work helped tremendously and he then referred me to Rika as a continuation of his treatment. I was immediately impressed by her as a person and a professional. Her thorough approach was like no other. She analyzed how I moved and held myself and educated me on how building strength through functional fitness, engaging my core and being aware was the key to recovery. We have worked together for 18 months and I am stronger, more confident in my movements and in much less pain. She is eternally patient and if one movement is not right for my body, she will instantly come up with one of her famous “work arounds.” Initially we worked twice a week at a gym in midtown Manhattan. When the Coronavirus lockdown happened I thought my workouts were over. Of course Rika had a solution and we transferred to Zoom sessions twice a week in my living room. With minimal props, we have transitioned to a very satisfactory alternative. In fact we have made a lot of discoveries about how my body works, or does not want to work. Rika calls these “ light bulb moments” and very important to the process. It is a constant journey, but I am fortunate to have such an expert on my side who injects humor and positivity into every situation. Thank you Dr. Peter Duggan for connecting us.`` Alison BS,NYC

``I have trained with Rika Keck for almost ten years now. During this time, she has helped me achieve a variety of different fitness and health objectives—pre-season ice hockey conditioning, post injury rehabilitation and staying fit during pregnancy. As someone who loves sports but hates the gym, Rika has managed to make working out an enjoyable experience for me. She took the time to get to know me, my body, and my goals. She motivated me and made me want to rise to the challenge. She has shown me that working on endurance, hand-eye-coordination, strengthening, agility and core has not only improved my Ice Hockey skills but also my quotidian life. After a shoulder injury and surgery, Rika and I worked on rehabilitating my shoulder and getting me back on the ice as soon as possible. While we worked on various rehabilitation exercises during this time, we also continued to strengthen my core and legs (so as not to fail the rest of my body). Now that I am pregnant, Rika and I have changed our workout regime from extreme sports conditioning to staying healthy and strong. Rika’s versatility and deep knowledge of the body has allowed me to achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle that I didn't know was possible. `` Olympia B, NYC