MSU Campus Recreation is offering group fitness class sessions throughout the week during the fall semester.
Michigan State University Denver students practice Vinyasa yoga at the Campus Recreation Center in Denver, Colorado, on Monday, September 19, 2022. (Pictured from left: Robin Burrows, Lili Good, Calista Kuczka, Aspen Boddy and Madison Penny). Photo by Juli Yanai, (email protected)
Campus Recreation at the Auraria Events Center is offering group fitness classes any time during the week this semester to suit all levels of fitness.
Group fitness classes range from different styles of yoga to Zumba to mat Pilates. “All of our classes are open to all levels, so you don’t have to be a pro to join,” says Jason Monson, fitness and wellness manager for Michigan State University’s Campus Recreation.
The earliest fitness class starts at 8:30 a.m. on weekdays and the latest at 5:15 p.m., with other classes held in between to make it easier for students to fit exercise into their busy school and work schedules.
To attend classes, students must activate their Campus Recreation membership. In most cases, recreation fees are deducted from tuition for students who are enrolled in multiple in-person classes. This makes it easy for all students to sign up for a membership.
Membership options are available to all affiliated organizations on the Auraria Campus. These memberships can be activated at the Front Desk (PE 108). Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Some of these classes are sponsored by Healthy Pursuits, a program offered through Auraria’s Health Center, and are available at no additional cost.
Group fitness classes, in particular, alternate between different workouts. Hatha yoga classes are a breathing-focused yoga routine that balances the mind and body. The other two types of yoga are power yoga and basic yoga, each taught by a different instructor.
Reb3l Groove is one of the classes in the program, which Monson describes as “more or less a dance workout. There are lots of colorful lights, the room is dimly lit, and it’s just an overall fun, inclusive time.”
Students can also take cycle/barre, indoor cycling, mat pilates and Zumba classes.
The majority of instructors for these group fitness classes are current students or graduates pursuing degrees at MSU.
“Our fitness instruction staff includes members from across the Auraria campus community,” Monson said, “with students, professors and even AHEC employees making up our current instruction staff.”
Most of this staff has been or is still in the same position as the students, making the connection with the community and instructors more personal.
“Whether you’re just starting out or have been exercising your whole life, there’s a challenge at the right level for you. All of our staff are knowledgeable enough to modify the exercises to meet the special needs of participants. There is room for everyone here,” Monson said.
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