RSOP fitness classes begin next week
Kendra Richards
Issue date: 1/21/09 Section: A&E
During the second week of classes this semester, UMD's Recreation and Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP) is offering free group fitness classes for students to test drive.
"Anyone-including students, staff and members of the community-can buy a fitness pass and come to the fitness classes each week," said Ranae Lantry, a fitness instructor for RSOP Group Fitness.
After trying out the classes from Jan. 26-30, participants can buy a fitness pass that allows them access to all fitness classes for the whole semester.
Registering for the classes is unnecessary, so students can go to the class that best fits their schedule and skill level. There are a variety of classes offered, with a range in experience and focus.
"All levels are welcome," said Amber Olson, student leader of the UMD fitness team. "We have classes that tone, shape and stretch your body; whether it's cardio step or a toning, we have a class that fits anyone's fitness level."
There are 39 classes available each week, according to Lantry.
"We offer yoga, toning, spinning, Pilates, pump and tone, stretch, aqua fit and more," Olson said. "Our facilities are up to date with special flooring to minimize impact and injury as well
as state-of-the-art sound systems to accommodate our group fitness classes and aerobic programming."
The instructors are also prepared for any level of experience, trained to handle beginners and veterans.
"All of the trainers are nationally certified and highly motivated," Olson said.
There are also instructor-training classes available for anyone interested in becoming a trainer. According to Olson, they will be offered the weekends of Feb. 22, March 1 and March 8, with the test on March 28.
The schedule for the weekly classes will be posted on the RSOP Web site, www.umdrsop.org, by the first week of classes, and more information can be found at the RSOP welcome desk.
"We encourage everyone to try our classes; it's an inexpensive and motivating way to stay in shape!" Olson said. "Everyone should also look out for our spring special events including activities to get in shape for spring break, couples yoga and more!"
"Anyone-including students, staff and members of the community-can buy a fitness pass and come to the fitness classes each week," said Ranae Lantry, a fitness instructor for RSOP Group Fitness.
After trying out the classes from Jan. 26-30, participants can buy a fitness pass that allows them access to all fitness classes for the whole semester.
Registering for the classes is unnecessary, so students can go to the class that best fits their schedule and skill level. There are a variety of classes offered, with a range in experience and focus.
"All levels are welcome," said Amber Olson, student leader of the UMD fitness team. "We have classes that tone, shape and stretch your body; whether it's cardio step or a toning, we have a class that fits anyone's fitness level."
There are 39 classes available each week, according to Lantry.
"We offer yoga, toning, spinning, Pilates, pump and tone, stretch, aqua fit and more," Olson said. "Our facilities are up to date with special flooring to minimize impact and injury as well
as state-of-the-art sound systems to accommodate our group fitness classes and aerobic programming."
The instructors are also prepared for any level of experience, trained to handle beginners and veterans.
"All of the trainers are nationally certified and highly motivated," Olson said.
There are also instructor-training classes available for anyone interested in becoming a trainer. According to Olson, they will be offered the weekends of Feb. 22, March 1 and March 8, with the test on March 28.
The schedule for the weekly classes will be posted on the RSOP Web site, www.umdrsop.org, by the first week of classes, and more information can be found at the RSOP welcome desk.
"We encourage everyone to try our classes; it's an inexpensive and motivating way to stay in shape!" Olson said. "Everyone should also look out for our spring special events including activities to get in shape for spring break, couples yoga and more!"
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