{"id":6677,"date":"2024-09-17T15:37:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T15:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.troy.edu\/trojanvision\/?p=6677"},"modified":"2024-09-17T15:37:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T15:37:59","slug":"group-fitness-classes-provide-students-with-outlets-to-stay-active","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.troy.edu\/trojanvision\/2024\/09\/17\/group-fitness-classes-provide-students-with-outlets-to-stay-active\/","title":{"rendered":"Group fitness classes provide students with outlets to stay active"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TROY, Ala. (<a href=\"https:\/\/today.troy.edu\/trojanvision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TROJANVISION<\/a>) \u2014 While athletes stay fit thanks to their practices, students have the same opportunity thanks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.troy.edu\/student-life-resources\/campus-recreation\/rec-center.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trojan Fitness and Wellness Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it\u2019s in the morning before class or in the evening after the rush, students have the opportunity to join a group fitness class. The wellness center offers yoga, spin party, dance fit and body pump classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;That&#8217;s what we aim to do, to provide services that cater and appeals to all of our students,&#8221; said Coordinator of Fitness and Wellness <a href=\"wtaylor230157@troy.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wesley Taylor<\/a>. &#8220;These classes are a service that we provide to the students for a cost of $30 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;This cost provides our students with unlimited access to all of our classes and programs.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to a variety of activities to keep your body pumping, the wellness center also offers solo options such as treadmills, weights and ellipticals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;That was kind of the big purpose of these classes, to provide a service for students to exercise and become a part of a community while finding that place where they belong, friend groups and things like that,&#8221; Taylor said. &#8220;Also, knowing that exercise plays a vital role in academic success added to this purpose.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wellness center also provides students a way to share their excitement for fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/today.troy.edu\/trojanvision\/2024\/09\/16\/shackelford-wins-inaugural-shack-quad-olympics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CAMPUS COVERAGE:<\/strong> Shackelford wins inaugural Shack Quad Olympics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;A way to get started is through a group fitness class,&#8221; said Cycle Class Instructor Markcus Cooper. &#8220;This is where you have a facilitator there to essentially ensure that you&#8217;re feeling supported and overall, coming and doing what you can for.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students can join however many classes they like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Specifically for my class, which is body pump, we focus on toning the body and building your strength,&#8221; said Fitness and Wellness Graduate Assistant. &#8220;Our class consists of working with barbells, kettlebells and doing a lot of body weight exercises while doing circuit-based exercises.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To view class schedules, charges and updates, follow troycampusrec on Instagram or call (334) 670-3193.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who want to start a group fitness class of their own, contact Wesley Taylor at wtaylor230157@troy.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TROY, Ala. 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