Building Confidence One Rep at a Time: Inside River City Inclusive Gym

Mike, founder of River City Inclusive Gym (RCIG), shares how a passion for inclusive play turned into a powerful movement serving over 240 athletes a week. With over 40 weekly classes, RCIG is redefining what it means to be active, social, and supported—especially for individuals with disabilities. In this episode, Mike gets real about the challenges of balancing growth with intentionality, future plans to develop job training opportunities for adult athletes, and why creating human connection is the foundation of it all. Whether it’s expanding their facility or helping someone build confidence through social interaction, RCIG’s impact runs deep.Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollectFind more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcastSince 2017 Illumine has donated over $48,766 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 242 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.