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URec trains (and hires!) certified group fitness instructors. If you would like to become certified or have questions about our group fitness program, please contact Lauren Rogers at lrogers@unb.ca or 506-447-3104.
Amanda | Danika | Julie | Lauren | Line | Molly | Paul | Rachel | Wendy
In my first year of university I started participating in group fitness classes to learn more about exercise. I started with Indoor cycling classes and got hooked! Indoor cycling led to my first group fitness certification; the rest is history.
I believe everyone should attempt to be active - even if it’s just a small amount to start. Some is better than none! Exercise is beneficial for human longevity and mental health. So, get moving!
I discovered group fitness classes in 2006, when I attended my first step aerobics class. I fell in love with the dynamic of working out in a group setting. My passion for group fitness continued to grow. From then on, I knew I had to teach! With great joy I started teaching Indoor Cycling in 2014. I could not stop there. I later received more certifications and began to teach a variety of different classes.
I love people and I love fitness. This quote by Martin Luther King Jr. sums up my philosophy of teaching well. “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving.” I love to help people move.
I’ve been active in one way or another my entire life and have had a love affair with indoor cycling classes for almost 10 years. I began attending the Monday evening class at URec in 2019 and was encouraged by the instructor (who at the time was also my boss!) to take the instructor course. My professional background involves event planning (often acting as an emcee) and employee engagement - two things that have tied well into my current passion project. Teaching has truly become one of my highlights of every week.
I love group participation, upbeat music and motivating a class through tough drills (or making them laugh with a bad dad joke). I often ask the group at the end of a class: “On a scale of Fun to Hard, where did today fall for you?” and my favourite answer is always: “Both!"
Danika also covers other group fitness and fee-based classes as needed.
Lauren has been a certified Group Fitness Leader through Fitness New Brunswick since 1996. Teaching fitness classes and training new leaders is truly her passion; She loves building relationships with class participants and helping them achieve their fitness goals.
Over the years Lauren has taught, mentored and evaluated instructors at UNB in a variety of disciplines; choreography being her favourite. Her love for group fitness grows stronger every day.
I been active in the fitness industry for over 28 years. In that time, I have shared my passion for fitness through my sense of humour and solid knowledge of the fitness and aqua fitness world.
I've been teaching for two years now! I started attending spin classes as an undergraduate student and loved the group atmosphere. I soon became involved in teaching, hoping to deliver that same fun experience.
My goal is to make classes enjoyable and not feel like a chore. I believe that classes should be accessible to everyone of all levels of fitness, whether you are just starting out or a regular class participant.
I joined URec in September of 2011 as a part-time group fitness leader teaching 3 group fitness classes. Having been in the industry for over 15 years, I am passionate about fitness and wellness. I believe fitness training positively influences the health and wellness of everyone.
I strive to incorporate lots of N-R-G and the best music into every class! I like to make exercise enjoyable and look for ways to bring a bit of fun and humour into my classes. In fact, you may just find me wearing a costume on those special holidays.
For years I avoided exercise. Exercise felt like work, an obligation, something unpleasant to be avoided. In 2016 I attended my first Zumba® class and fell in love. Dancing makes me feel confident and free in a way nothing else does. I became licensed to teach Zumba® in 2017 and have been sharing the fun and joy of movement with others ever since.
I’m committed to making fitness what I believe it was always meant to be:
I began teaching fitness classes in 1993 and started fitness coaching in 1999. I love to stay active. Some of my favourite activities include kettle bell training, biking, hiking and yoga!
I’ve always wanted to change the way people thought about fitness. It should be fun, with no gimmicks or hype health talk; instead, fitness professionals should offer an educational, diverse and challenging experience/class!
My philosophy is: ‘Move a muscle - change your mind.’ When the body is healthy, so follows the mind.
Wendy also teaches URec’s fee-based programs.
Wendy is the founder and owner of Living Fit and FIT CAMP™ Bootcamp.