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Chelsea Moore, Founder, Instructor
Chelsea has been rowing since 2005 and coaching since 2009. She rowed at the University of Oklahoma on the inaugural varsity rowing team. She was a two-time Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) National Scholar-Athlete, selected as CRCA All-Region, second team and Conference USA Rowing All-Conference Team. Her coaching experience ranges from coaching a collegiate Division 1 team at the University of Oklahoma to coaching high school and masters rowers at the Austin Rowing Club. The varied levels of on-the-water coaching, in addition to indoor rowing specific coaching inspired her to take the leap and start Rō in early 2014 to bring the indoor rowing workout to rowers and non-rowers alike!
Her classes: Great for beginners and veterans alike, but be ready to put in the work.
Chelsea has been rowing since 2005 and coaching since 2009. She rowed at the University of Oklahoma on the inaugural varsity rowing team. She was a two-time Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) National Scholar-Athlete, selected as CRCA All-Region, second team and Conference USA Rowing All-Conference Team. Her coaching experience ranges from coaching a collegiate Division 1 team at the University of Oklahoma to coaching high school and masters rowers at the Austin Rowing Club. The varied levels of on-the-water coaching, in addition to indoor rowing specific coaching inspired her to take the leap and start Rō in early 2014 to bring the indoor rowing workout to rowers and non-rowers alike!
Her classes: Great for beginners and veterans alike, but be ready to put in the work.
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Connor Dent, Instructor
Primarily trained as a licensed massage therapist, Connor comes to the Rō family bringing an adeptness to kinesiology & anatomy. Connor has a broad understanding of the human body and it’s functionality, and he applies this to both his hands on massage work and his teaching at the studio.
Connor’s journey into fitness began with the rowing machine back in 2007. He spent most of his Virginia high school days training on the Potomac River as a competitive rower for McLean High School. He was a gold medalist at the Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints and referred to as “the Hammer” by his coach, Bobby. Since his school days, the erg has been a staple in his fitness regiment next to his pursuit of biking, yoga, weightlifting, running and jiu-jitsu. To this day, he considers the rowing machine to be the best possible metric to test your aerobic capabilities.
His classes: Educational and great for beginners learning the ropes.
Primarily trained as a licensed massage therapist, Connor comes to the Rō family bringing an adeptness to kinesiology & anatomy. Connor has a broad understanding of the human body and it’s functionality, and he applies this to both his hands on massage work and his teaching at the studio.
Connor’s journey into fitness began with the rowing machine back in 2007. He spent most of his Virginia high school days training on the Potomac River as a competitive rower for McLean High School. He was a gold medalist at the Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints and referred to as “the Hammer” by his coach, Bobby. Since his school days, the erg has been a staple in his fitness regiment next to his pursuit of biking, yoga, weightlifting, running and jiu-jitsu. To this day, he considers the rowing machine to be the best possible metric to test your aerobic capabilities.
His classes: Educational and great for beginners learning the ropes.
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Bryana Gibson, Instructor
Growing up outside of Seattle, WA, Bryana enjoyed performing gymnastics and dance at a high level in
state competitions. She started rowing at Smith College in Northampton, MA. During her
junior year, Bryana rowed for Lady Margaret Hall at Oxford University and loved racing around England.
One of Bryana’s proudest athletic achievements was making the Varsity Boat for Smith at the Division III
National Rowing Championships in 2002. Bryana moved to Austin in 2018 and continues to row
recreationally with Austin Rowing Club. Since beginning Ro Fitness, she has loved the challenging
workouts and community she has found.
Outside of rowing, Bryana is a dedicated mom with two kids
and two cats and works full-time in Client Services for a consulting firm.
Her classes: Easygoing but challenge oriented!
Growing up outside of Seattle, WA, Bryana enjoyed performing gymnastics and dance at a high level in
state competitions. She started rowing at Smith College in Northampton, MA. During her
junior year, Bryana rowed for Lady Margaret Hall at Oxford University and loved racing around England.
One of Bryana’s proudest athletic achievements was making the Varsity Boat for Smith at the Division III
National Rowing Championships in 2002. Bryana moved to Austin in 2018 and continues to row
recreationally with Austin Rowing Club. Since beginning Ro Fitness, she has loved the challenging
workouts and community she has found.
Outside of rowing, Bryana is a dedicated mom with two kids
and two cats and works full-time in Client Services for a consulting firm.
Her classes: Easygoing but challenge oriented!
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Laura Griffith, Instructor
Originally from Michigan, Laura started rowing as a freshman in high school back in 2001. She rowed all throughout high school and continued to row on the varsity team with Eastern Michigan University. Throughout college she was coaching the men's high school rowing program for the Wyandotte Boat Club, as well as helping her old high school team.
After college, Laura continued her health and fitness journey with Kickboxing, and CrossFit. Her favorite thing about rowing is being a member of an amazing crew of people who come together, and work hard to accomplish the same goal.
Her classes: Focused on teamwork and accountability!
Originally from Michigan, Laura started rowing as a freshman in high school back in 2001. She rowed all throughout high school and continued to row on the varsity team with Eastern Michigan University. Throughout college she was coaching the men's high school rowing program for the Wyandotte Boat Club, as well as helping her old high school team.
After college, Laura continued her health and fitness journey with Kickboxing, and CrossFit. Her favorite thing about rowing is being a member of an amazing crew of people who come together, and work hard to accomplish the same goal.
Her classes: Focused on teamwork and accountability!
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Mesha Jefferson, Instructor
Mesha started her rowing career while she was attending the University of Texas at Austin. She has since started coaching rowing, first in Daytona Beach, FL and primarily here in Austin. Mesha has coached rowers of all ages and skill sets, highly focusing on technique. She continues to row competitively with Texas Rowing Center. When she isn’t rowing on the water or land, Mesha enjoys gardening and attempting to master other sports.
Her classes: Technical and fun!
Mesha started her rowing career while she was attending the University of Texas at Austin. She has since started coaching rowing, first in Daytona Beach, FL and primarily here in Austin. Mesha has coached rowers of all ages and skill sets, highly focusing on technique. She continues to row competitively with Texas Rowing Center. When she isn’t rowing on the water or land, Mesha enjoys gardening and attempting to master other sports.
Her classes: Technical and fun!
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Cara Rizzo, Instructor
Cara has been a part of the Rō Fitness community since early 2016, drawn to the challenge and excitement of rowing. She loves the balance of strength, cardio, and technical skill rowing requires to set personal records and compete amongst teammates. Look for her out on Lady Bird Lake -- she can often be found working on her on-the-water rowing skills, too! Athletically inclined, she played a wide variety of sports growing up across the US, notably as a state-qualified swimmer and competitive equestrian.
After over 400 classes and more than 2 million meters rowed, she joined the Rō Fitness coaching staff in 2019. A confident leader, she's excited to break down the complexities of rowing to newbies and vets alike and help them achieve their recreational, competitive, or fitness goals. In 2020, she took her rowing skills a step further and currently rows competitively on the water with the Texas Rowing Center.
Her classes: Upbeat, challenging, and always served with a sense of humor.
Cara has been a part of the Rō Fitness community since early 2016, drawn to the challenge and excitement of rowing. She loves the balance of strength, cardio, and technical skill rowing requires to set personal records and compete amongst teammates. Look for her out on Lady Bird Lake -- she can often be found working on her on-the-water rowing skills, too! Athletically inclined, she played a wide variety of sports growing up across the US, notably as a state-qualified swimmer and competitive equestrian.
After over 400 classes and more than 2 million meters rowed, she joined the Rō Fitness coaching staff in 2019. A confident leader, she's excited to break down the complexities of rowing to newbies and vets alike and help them achieve their recreational, competitive, or fitness goals. In 2020, she took her rowing skills a step further and currently rows competitively on the water with the Texas Rowing Center.
Her classes: Upbeat, challenging, and always served with a sense of humor.