Get ready for more than the usual workout at Marbles Brain Body Fitness in Fishers, IN. This fully integrated regimen focuses on working out your brain as much as building better bodies, benefiting both mind and body.
What to Expect at Marbles
Marbles Brain Body Fitness is specifically designed to continually blend physical exercise with the cognitive work of dual-tasking. Members are challenged to perform various exercises that require not only physical movement but also mental engagement. These exercises are formulated through specific mental tasks designed to enhance memory, problem-solving, and cognitive flexibility. For example, Marbles utilizes what is called the CyberCycle—a stationary bike that involves participants reacting to visual stimuli while cycling, which serves to work the mind and body together. These dual-task workouts enhance neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to form new connections—keeping your mind sharp as you age. Such scientifically designed exercises like these have been proven to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and improve mental clarity.Meet the Leadership Team
Marbles was founded by senior professionals from diverse backgrounds who help the gym be innovative in its approach toward exercise. Together, they ensure that Marbles offers effective, science-based fitness programs designed to benefit both cognitive function and physical health.- Dr. Cody Sipe, Chief Executive Officer – Brings over three decades of experience as an internationally renowned consultant and educator in older adult fitness. He received his Master's Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology from Virginia Tech and his PhD in Health and Kinesiology from Purdue University. He is knowledgeable in the aging process and exercise, which fuels the mission at Marbles to support brain and body health.
- Dr. Dan Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer – Started his career by earning a Bachelor's degree in Fitness and Sports Medicine. He has worked extensively with athletes at the Division 1 level. Later, he got a PhD in Health and Physical Education, giving him the capability to develop comprehensive fitness programs that challenge both mind and body.
- Greg Blanchard, Chief Strategy Officer – An entrepreneur whose career spans a variety of industries. With his innovative approach to business, Greg founded Marbles and brought accessible brain-focused fitness into the mainstream for the first time. His passion for improving lives via fitness drives the backbone of Marbles' strategy.
- Dr. Mike Studer, Chief Science Officer – A neurologic physical therapy expert with extensive experience in motor learning, aging, and cognitive rehabilitation. He has been board-certified since 1995 and regularly speaks worldwide on topics such as cognition, psychology in rehabilitation, and Parkinson's disease; he is, therefore, the scientific mind behind the brain-health focus of Marbles.
