The FIT First program at the Colvin Center begins this week with fitness classes for all body types.
FIT First is a program that is designed to promote healthy, more fulfilling lifestyles to its participants.
Coordinator Jeanne Croka says she would like this program to give students a variety of experiences and instruction that they may take with them throughout the rest of their life, and to give students an opportunity to work off stress. This goal is accomplished through a variety of classes, most of which start at a very basic level, so students do not actually have to be “fit first” to attend.
FIT stands for Fitness Instruction Training. Several different classes are offered through this program, including dance, yoga, pilates, martial arts, and many more.
Yoga Instructor, Ashley Monger, says yoga is a valuable practice for college students who are stuck behind desks all day and who carry a stressful class load because it goes beyond just physical fitness and nourishes not only the body, but the mind and spirit as well.
There are few classes being offered that might require the student to have some skill or to be in good physical condition, such as the intermediate ballet class or the spin class, Croka said. The difficulty of the classes depends mainly on the participants’ own physical condition, as well as their individual perception of the class, she said.
There are even some classes that don’t require much physical strength at all.
Classes such as these would include the new juggling class that has been added this semester, Croka said.
The juggling class is more of a mind-body workout, requiring concentration and coordination. Participants of this class will be taught basic juggling techniques.
The juggling class is open to anyone who wants to learn how to juggle and includes all skill levels using mainly balls and clubs, juggling instructor Mitchell Watkins said.
The program also offers many eclectic dance classes, including ballet, hip hop, belly dancing, tango and country western.
Only the country western class requires the participant to have a partner, so even if you are single don’t be afraid to sign up, Croka said. There is also no dress code for any of these classes, so you can leave your spurs at home, along with your wallet. All of the classes offered through the FIT First program are free to students.
The FIT First program received $70,000 from the Student Activity Board in order to offer these classes to students free of charge, Croka said.
Only certification classes require a fee, such as scuba diving, lifeguard training, one-on-one swim lessons and massage, Croka said. The participants of these classes will receive certification upon completion, she said.
All of the equipment needed for these classes will be provided, Croka said
Classes will be offered through the semester, and a more limited selection will be offered during the summer, she said.
Sign up is still available for this semester, however, some classes are already full, she said.
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