Group Fitness

Campus recreation offers a number of fitness classes for fitness levels ranging from the beginner to the advanced participant.  Participants are encouraged to work at their own intensity by our motivating and enthusiastic instructors. Each class is uniquely designed to give you a great workout and keep you coming back for more!

For the description of a particular Group Fitness activity, please refer to the schedule below. Classes are listed alphabetically. Questions about the schedule? Please call 650-5611. Classes are subject to change without notice. Classes are not held when the Vadalabene Center/Student Fitness Center is closed.

SFC Fitness Studios are only open to SIUE Students and SFC members. The VC Pool is open to SIUE Students, Faculty, Staff, and SFC members.  Group Fitness classes are offered at the Student Fitness Center to currently enrolled SIUE student, faculty/staff and Student Fitness Center members.

Class size may be limited due to equipment and space requirements. Please be courteous to other members and arrive on time. (Instructors may deny you access to class if you arrive after the warm-up period.)

Campus Recreation reserves the right to cancel any class on the basis of low attendance.

The Tuesday 7:00-7:50AM SPIN Adventure Ride will be cancelled
for the remainder of the semester.

The Tuesday 4:00-4:50PM BOSU Step class will be cancelled
for the remainder of the semester.

Fall 2009 Group Fitness Class Schedule
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Fall 2009 Group Fitness Class Descriptions
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Group Fitness Class Schedule for Thanksgiving Break (November 23 - November 29)
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Group Fitness Pictures

Alie completed the SIUe in-house group fitness instructor certification in Spring 2009 and is also SPINNING® certified. She currently teaches Pilates, SPINNING®, and Faculty/Staff Circuit Training. She loves being able to help others to get motivated and live an active lifestyle! Alie is currently a senior at SIUe majoring in Physical Education. After graduation she plans to teach physical education at the grade school or middle school level.

Amanda completed the SIUe in-house group fitness instructor certification in Spring 2009. She is also a certified Zumba instructor. In the past she has taught Punch, Kick, Sculpt and currently teaches Zumba. She loves showing others that exercising can be exciting and tons of fun! Amanda is a sophomore at SIUe majoring in Nursing and minoring in Psychology. After graduation she plans to work in a hospital and one day have a family.

Amanda is certified as an ACE Personal Trainer, Zumba certified, and SPINNING® certified. She has taught Zumba and Faculty/Staff Circuit Training in the past. She has taught at SIUe for 2 years and currently teaches SPINNING®.  She really enjoys interacting with her class participants! Amanda received a B.S. in Exercise & Wellness in 2007 and a M.S. in Sports Management in 2009 from SIUe.

Charity is a certified AFFFA Primary Group Fitness Instructor. She has been teaching at SIUe since Summer 2009. In the past she has taught Weights/Sculpting classes, Step, and Pilates. She currently teaches Yoga. Charity loves the energy she gets from the participants during her classes!

Diane is a certified Water Exercise Instructor and has been teaching at SIUe for 1 year. She has taught Shallow Water Aerobics, Deep Water Aerobics, and Senior Aquatics. She currently teaches H2O Challenge. Diane loves the water, meeting new people, and having fun while working out!

Felipe was born in Colombia, South America and from an early age learned the basic steps for salsa and meringue. He has been teaching Couples Salsa at SIUe for 3 years. Felipe feels it is very rewarding to teach Salsa because it is a skill that allows students to make friends while dancing, as well as to enjoy and learn an aspect about the Latin culture.

Hannah completed the SIUe in-house group fitness instructor certification in Spring 2009. She currently teaches Rock Hard Abs and Butts, Guts, & Thighs. She loves teaching as a peer and helping people to exercise in a fun way! She also enjoys pushing individuals to always do more than just the bare minimum. Hannah is currently a senior at SIUe majoring in Exercise & Wellness. After graduation she plans to specialize in Exercise Physiology/Cardiac Rehab and continue teaching classes.

Jen is a certified ACE Group Fitness Instructor, Zumba certified, and SPINNING® certified. She has been teaching at SIUe for 3 years. In the past she has taught Circuit Training, Butts, Guts & Thighs, SPINNING®, and Turbo Kick. She currently teaches Zumba and Hip-Hop Abs. She loves when someone comes up to her after her class and tells her how much they love it! Jen graduated with a B.S. in Exercise & Wellness in 2008 and is currently in her 2nd year of graduate school at SIUe pursuing a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. After graduation she plans to work in Corporate Wellness or Campus Recreation.

Jessica is a certified SPIN® Instructor. She has been teaching at SIUe for 1 year and currently teaches SPINNING®. Jessica enjoys getting other excited about exercising and leading a healthy lifestyle. She loves seeing new faces and having fun teaching!

Kim has been teaching at SIUe for over 6 years. In the past she has taught Hi/Lo Cardio, Kickboxing, and Body Sculpting. She currently teaches Step ‘n Sculpt. Kim loves getting participants excited about the classes while also getting a great workout!

Lauren is a certified AFFA Primary Group Fitness Instructor as well as SPINNING® certified. In the past she has taught Abs, Step, Pilates, Yoga, and Kickboxing. She has been teaching at SIUe for 1 year and currently teaches SPINNING®. Lauren enjoys educating others about fitness and exercise, getting to be a support and be involved in an individual’s progress toward reaching their goals!

Matt is SPINNING® certified and has been teaching at SIUe for 1 year. He enjoys providing his participants with a new and exciting way to get fit! Matt is currently in his 2nd year of graduate school at SIUe pursuing a M.S. degree in Kinesiology. After graduation he plans to pursue a professional career in the field of Campus Recreation.

Melissa completed the SIUe in-house group fitness instructor certification in Spring 2009. She currently teaches Butts, Guts & Thighs and BOSU. She loves the energy that participants bring to classes and also enjoys being able to introduce people to new and exciting exercises! Melissa graduated with a B.S. in Exercise & Wellness in 2009 and is currently in her 1st year of graduate school at SIUe pursuing a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. After graduation she plans to find a job in the fitness/recreation field and continue teaching!

Molly completed the SIUe in-house group fitness instructor certification in Spring 2009. She currently teaches Turbo Kick and enjoys helping other people feel better about themselves through exercise! Molly is a senior at SIUe majoring in Exercise & Wellness. After graduation she plans to pursue a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

Peggy is a certified Boxing/Kickboxing Aerobics Instructor and also holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in ValeTudo Mixed Martial Arts which includes American Boxing and Kickboxing, Submission Fighting and Wrestling, Jiu-jitsu (grappling), and Women’s Self-Defense. Peggy has been teaching at SIUe for 5 years and currently teaches Reality Kickboxing and Face to Face with Violence: Women’s Self Defense. Peggy believes that Boxing, Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts are the perfect fitness answer for building strength, flexibility, cardio, and confidence while learning proven reality based fighting skills and self-defense.

Lauren is a certified Zumba instructor and just recently started teaching at SIUe. In the past she has taught 30 minute abs and powerpump; she currently teaches Zumba. She enjoys helping people stay active and burn calories in a fun and safe way! Lauren is a Senior at SIUe pursuing a degree in Kinesiology Teacher Education. After graduation she plans to continue teaching Zumba, become a P.E. teacher at a local school, and coach volleyball.

Janelle completed the SIUe in-house group fitness instructor certification in Spring 2009. She currently teaches Bootcamp, Faculty/Staff Circuit Training, and SPINNING®. She enjoys meeting new participants and encouraging them to reach their personal fitness goals while still having fun! Janelle is a Senior at SIUe pursuing a degree in Mass Communications with a minor in Art. After graduation she plans to attend graduate school for Health & Wellness and hopefully find a career in the fitness field!

Paula is a certified AFFA Primary Group Fitness Instructor. She is also a certified SPIN® instructor. She has been teaching at SIUe for 3 years and currently teaches Body Sculpting, Abs ‘n Back, and Power Hour. Paula enjoys watching participants see results from exercising and seeing them get excited about working out!

Falon is a Belly Dancing Instructor and has been teaching at SIUe for 3 years. She is currently the Director of Desert Moon Dance Academy East in Edwardsville, IL and has dance training in ballet, tap, modern and African with the Katherine Dunham technique. Falon enjoys meeting new student each semester and loves that she not only teaches movements, but also the history behind the movements!