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Your year to shine | Instructor Insights | Meet the Athlete Group fitness instructor Linda Schetky brings the energy at her high-intensity Blitz 45 class. u Your year to shine Instructor Insights Meet the Athlete WAC Basketball League E M I L I O H U E R TA S ( 3 ) ere's no better time to capitalize on your fitness goals than now. Get started in group fitness classes, sign up for person- al training, or find your own routine in Men's, Women's, or Coed fitness. "Just get moving," WAC Fitness Programs Man- ager George Sommerrock says. "I always suggest group fitness classes. ey're a great way to join a supportive environ- ment and hold yourself accountable. Even if it's just one class a week, you'll realize physical and mental benefits right away." George teaches a variety of fitness classes along with more than a dozen other WAC instructors. "Folks that love movement and the endorphin rush tend to gravitate toward these classes," George says, standing in the 4th Floor fitness studio aer a recent workout. First-tim- ers can expect dynamic instruction, group support, and a serious workout. "Hard work is contagious," George says. "It's a lot easier to feel motivated when you know you're in it with others." Another benefit of group fitness classes is that many of them offer full- body workouts and a combination of cardio and strength training. "It's like a one-stop shop," George says, getting ready for ReBoot, one of the higher-in- tensity classes he teaches. "ReBoot jumps right in and gets you breathing hard and sweating right away. A lot of members love that." For members just getting into group fitness classes or anyone seeking an entry-level workout, he suggests Get Fit classes, which offer low-impact exercises many members appreciate for recovery or aer a long hiatus from the gym. "It doesn't matter where you start," George says. "It just matters that you actually start." Living Fit Your year to shine Get moving with group fitness classes and new Wellness offerings Continued on page 23