Burn Calories Without Leaving Campus

The Auburn University Campus Recreation Services are at an all time high this school year. The semester began in full swing jumping from 44 classes last spring to 70 classes this fall. Students are lining up to swipe their tiger card and get involved in the latest Zumba, core abs, yoga, kettle bell and personal training opportunities.

Bill Jackson, the associate director of Campus Recreation at Auburn, said Zumba is the biggest draw at the Student Activity Center averaging 160 students for each class.

"Students like to have fun while working out," said Jackson. "All of the group fitness classes provide students with a way to meet new people, have a good time and build a healthy lifestyle."

In 2012 Auburn's fitness classes will relocate to its new facility. The new building will be one of the best fitness facilities in the nation said Jackson. The present Student Activity Center houses 90,000 square feet and the new facility will hold 24,0000.

The goal for the upcoming years is to keep the group fitness classes free to students and give students an opportunity to become certified to teach the classes. Jackson said he wants to do everything he can to not limit people from exercising.

All of the group classes offer students cardio, but some of the classes are aimed at building muscle, flexibility, dancing or aerobics.

Auburn offers more than 20 different group fitness classes in order to accommodate every student's fitness level.

Fitness assessments and personal training is another free service offered by campus recreation. Auburn students can schedule an appointment with a certified personal trainer and map out an exercise and meal plan to achieve their fitness goals. Personal training sessions are small groups ranging from two to four people insuring each person gets one on one time with the trainer.

Another addition to the group fitness class schedule is kettle bell. Kettle bell is a power exercise class using hips, core and legs to drive weights and increase power. Students get their heart rate up, tone and build muscle during this 30 minute class.

All of the group fitness classes range from 30 minutes to one hour. The classes run all week and start at 6 a.m. and go until 7 p.m. The fitness classes are scheduled so that every student can have an opportunity to try new ways to exercise without leaving campus.

"Students should get involved in fitness because now is the best time for them to learn how to build a healthy lifestyle," said Jackson. "If young people begin early and learn how to train their body, hopefully they will continue after graduation."



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