The Arkansas Fitness Professionals Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing and honoring outstanding fitness professionals who have made significant contributions to the health and well-being of Arkansas citizens through their commitment to physical fitness. Our mission is to celebrate the achievements of these individuals, inspire future leaders in the fitness community, and promote a culture of health and wellness across the state.
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Riley has been a certified Group Fitness instructor since 2017 and certified Personal Trainer since 2022. She has taught and trained at LA Fitness, F45 Training, Genesis Health Clubs. Chenal Country Club and The Athletic Clubs.
My late father-in-law, Gary Hill, was inducted into the Arkansas Softball Hall of Fame in 2023. He passed away a year later, and that’s when this idea was born. I couldn’t ignore the voice urging me that the Arkansas fitness community desperately needed its own Hall of Fame! Over the years, I have met exceptionally skilled and seasoned instructors and trainers whom I proudly consider my mentors. They helped launch my fitness career and mold me into the instructor and director I am today. I am privileged to create a Hall of Fame to honor these professionals. I'll never forget the pride my father-in-law felt when accepting his Hall of Fame award. I hope this organization can shine a light on our Arkansas fitness community by highlighting the best of the best! Imagine the lives that have been saved by teaching and encouraging Arkansans to stay active! -Riley Hill, Founder & President In honor of Gary Hill 1951-2024
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