Meet the Instructors | Recreation and Wellbeing

Aidan
Speech, Hearing ans Language Sciences 26

Ever since taking her first spin class freshman year, Aidan fell in love with the rec spin atmosphere. She has always been into fitness but found it troubling to find workouts that she actually enjoyed. With spin, Aidan found her new passion and quickly became obsessed. Going to spin everyday was now something she looked forward to and she hopes to allow others to feel the same. Aidan hopes to influence others to reach their fitness goals while having fun doing so.
Teaches: Rec and Express Spin

Aisling
Mathematics 26

Aisling was introduced to Rec Spin during her first week at UMass and loved it immediately! Growing up as a dancer, she loved how it was high energy and how you could dance and have fun on the bike. She was drawn to the fact that it encourages you to work towards being the best version of yourself and that it builds confidence! Aisling hopes to inspire her participants to love it as much as she does by fostering a safe space where you can drop all of worries at the door and where everyone is welcome for an energetic ride!
Teaches: Rec Spin

Alexa
Legal Sudies and Sport Management 25

Alexa loves to go to the gym to stay fit and destress. She believes that the gym can be a happy place where everyone can push themselves outside of their comfort zone and find motivation to keep going. She hopes her class will be a safe space where everyone will grow and have fun!
Teaches: Core Cardio Crush

Amber
Nutrition 26

Amber fell in love with fitness and weightlifting because she loves how strong and powerful it makes her feel. She started taking fitness classes at the rec as soon as she came to UMASS and instantly fell in love with the community at the rec center. Between her passion for nutrition and fitness, her goal is to help people form a healthy relationship with their body and become the best versions of themselves.
Teaches: Booty Burn and Power Hour

Andrew
Nutrition 26

Anna
History 25

Anna was introduced to Rec Spin during her first semester at UMass and became utterly obsessed! After being an athlete all her life, she was drawn to the tight-knit, supportive community within group fitness that encourages self-love and a great workout! As an aspiring high school teacher, Anna hopes to foster a safe and comfortable space to express oneself and to inspire her participants to better themselves physically and mentally! Going into her third semester as an instructor, Anna will also be a Group Fitness Manager for Campus Recreation and Well-being.
Teaches: Rec Spin

Ariana
Nutrition 25

Ariana was introduced to yoga by her mom to alleviate pains from running cross country in high school. After her first yoga class, she was hooked! She knew she would eventually want to teach and travel the world on yoga retreats with her mom. She loved the tight-knit, supportive yoga family at her studio and she knew she would want to create that warm and inviting space for her students when she taught her classes. Ariana is so excited to bring that dream to reality at Campus Rec this year!
Teaches: Creative Vinyasa Yoga

Bella
Kinesiology 25

Bella's relationship with yoga began five years ago, when she discovered her love for physical and mental well-being. She combines principles of movement and breath work to discover an avenue of self-healing and growth. She encourages a loving self practice to transform and improve the soul of the world.
Teaches: Vinyasa yoga, Power yoga, & Yin yoga

Caroline B
Communications 25

Caroline was a transfer student during the spring semester of her freshman year. She took a rec spin class and quickly fell in love with the atmosphere of the class. She knew after the first rec spin class she took here at UMass that she wanted to be a spin instructor. Her goal is to provide a safe space and help build confidence for students not only in the spin room but throughout the rec center and on campus. She can not wait to share her love for fitness with each and every student.
Teaches: Rec Spin

Cassidy
Natural Resources Conservation

Christina fell in love with spinning her freshman year and has evolved and grown so much as a person because of it. Her spin philosophy is that everyone starts somewhere, and to not fear the unknown. She brings a supportive, dedicated, and fun-loving energy to the atmosphere in her classes and is ready to welcome anyone and everyone!
Teaches: Rec Spin, Barre

Christina
Public Health Science 25

Ciara
Marketing 26

Ciara was introduced to spin during the pandemic and fell in love with the high energy of the class. Ciara continued taking spin classes at the rec during her first year at college. She immediately felt the welcoming community and atmosphere the rec brought which encouraged her to become a spin instructor. Ciara looks forward to creating a fun, welcoming, and motivational space for everyone to come to!
Teaches: Rec Spin

Daniella
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Daniella was introduced to spin as a freshman in high school and has been addicted ever since. She loves various aspects including the balance of structure and flexibility of the workout, the encouraging and friendly community, and the music! She is eager to share her love for fitness and spin while creating an engaging and upbeat atmosphere in her classes!
Teaches: Rec Spin

Ella
Neuroscience 25

When Ella started her yoga practice, she found that it was a motivational way of exercising both body and mind. She works to show others how to listen to their bodies and find a sense of calm. Ella is passionate about helping others cultivate zen through finding a balance between effort and ease with a strong focus on the breath.
Teaches: Vinyasa/Hatha/Yoga for Relaxation

Elsa
Public Health 25

Elsa had a passion for fitness her whole life and when she came to the Rec she fell in love with pilates and strength training. She jumped at the opportunity to become an instructor to share her passion and excitement for living a healthy lifestyle especially throughout college.
Teaches: Pilates, Total Body Strength

Emma A
Hospitality & Tourism Business

Emma took her first spin class at RecWell her freshman year and has loved it ever since. After dancing her whole life, she found the choreography and music of spin class similar to her time on dance team. She hopes to create a high energy and fun environment in her classes!
Teaches: Rec Spin

Emma D
Communication 26

Emma has been involved in fitness for many years and it is something that she is very passionate about. The first spin class she took at Recreation & Wellbeing, she instantly knew she wanted to be an instructor. This will be her second semester teaching at RecWell. Emma loves encouraging and motivating participants, and making them feel good in their own skin. She hopes to continue to build new relationships and connect with new people!
Teaches: Spin

Emma M
Dance

Emma has been dancing since she was 8 years old, she started teaching ballet at UMass Rec her freshman year in hopes of spreading her love for dance and fitness to her fellow students. Emma aims to create a fun loving culture in her classroom, build friendships with her students, and challenge participants to always put their best foot forward in a safe and welcoming environment.
Teaches: Ballet & Pilates

Erika
Nutrition 25

Erika quickly began to find her passion in spin when her best friend introduced her to it in sixth grade. For 15 years of her life, Erika was involved in competitive cheerleading which motivated her to take her skills and apply them to her love for spin. Erika looks forward to creating a safe space where everyone feels like their best version of themselves and hopes that they can leave the room with a clear mind and ready to take on any challenges thrown their way.
Teaches: Spin

Finella
Nursing 25

Finella has been an athlete her whole life but when she came to UMass freshman year, she felt lost in the gym. Taking group fitness classes allowed her to find her passion for strength training and become apart of an amazing community. Finella’s goal is to create a safe space for everyone of all experience-levels to workout and gain confidence in the gym. She strives to make her class a fun, supportive environment for everyone to achieve their personal fitness goals!
Teaches: Total Body Strength, Booty Burn

Hizy
Nursing 26

Hizy took her first classes here at the rec during her second semester at UMASS. After dealing with the fast-paced environment, and having a hard time adjusting, she felt that the yoga classes at the rec offered her a place for peace of mind. As an aspiring nurse, Hizy hopes to help patrons feel comfortable and safe in her class. She hopes to provide a space for mental freedom, and somewhere where you can come to relax and unwind!
Teaches: Morning Meditation and Yin Yoga

Jordan
Finance and Sport Management 25

Jordan has had a passion for fitness as long as she can remember and intends to help others discover how fitness can improve their mental and physical well being. She is a certified Orangetheory Fitness coach in her hometown and this will be her second year teaching Rec Spin at UMass! She will leave you feeling accomplished and empowered through an upbeat and motivating workout!
Teaches: Rec Spin

Kaitlyn
Political Science 25

Kaitlyn was introduced to Zumba her freshman year at UMass and immediately fell in love! As someone who grew up loving dance she finally found a workout that made fitness enjoyable. Inspired by her instructors and the community Zumba provided, she decided after two years of being a participant it was time to teach her own class! Kaitlyn aims to create a safe, fun space in her class where people can express themselves through dance while also getting in a workout!
Teaches: Zumba

Laleh
Operations and Information Management, Journalism 25

Laleh began doing Pilates in 2020, intensifying her routine once she started college. She values personal wellness and believes in the balance between mental and physical strength. As an instructor, Laleh aims to cultivate an environment where participants of all levels can engage in gentle and impactful movement. Through Laleh’s Pilates classes, participants will increase their strength, stamina, and personal confidence.
Teaches: Pilates

Lauren
Psychology 25

Lauren has been taking group fit classes since her freshman year and is passionate about encouraging women to go beyond their comfort zones to achieve their goals. Lauren loves to inspire others to show up for themselves and is so excited to be teaching spin for her third semester! Lauren is also a Group Fitness Manager for Recreation & Wellbeing.
Teaches: Spin

Lexy
Accounting 26

Lexy started going to group fitness classes as a freshman. She loved how motivating the classes were and how invested the instructors were in creating a fun, challenging class. Her goal while teaching is to create a safe space for people to get stronger, feel confident, and most importantly have fun.
Teaches: Total Body Strength

Lindsay
Computer Science and Mathematics 25

Growing up always involved in team sports, Lindsay gravitated towards group settings for workouts due to the accountability and community they offered. Trying out a variety of group fit classes her first year allowed Lindsay to find a favorite in Kick-It by Eliza, a full body cardio workout choreographed to music. She loved that Kick-It offered her a fun way to relieve the stress from her academic responsibilities and the adjustment to life away from home. Now as an instructor, Lindsay hopes to lead a class that leaves participants feeling physically accomplished and mentally refreshed.
Teaches: Kick It by Eliza

Maddy
Nutrition 25

Maddy took just one spin class before deciding she wanted to teach. Her highly outgoing and extroverted personality, combined with her passion for working out, enabled Maddy to see herself working as an instructor. She loves to make exercise a fun experience and motivate people.
Teaches: Express Spin

Maeve
Marketing 25

Maeve took her first Acrobatic & Partner Yoga as a freshman at UMass was instantly hooked! Her background in gymnastics and track and field sparked her love for staying active and going upside down. She hopes to maintain an upbeat and social atmosphere in her classes to make people want to come back to Recreation & Wellbeing!
Teaches: Acro & Partner Yoga, Inversions

Megan
Kinesiology and Psychology 25

Megan has been spinning since high school and once she got to UMass she fell in love with Rec spin and the sense of community and friendships she found in the class so she pursued her passion of becoming an instructor. In her class you will find a welcoming and positive atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to be the best version of themselves and have fun!
Teaches: Rec Spin

Nicky
Kinesiology pre-med track 25

Nicky was introduced to strength training her senior year of high school and when she arrived at the rec center, she loved training in the weight rooms. After going to several other group fitness classes, strength training and other disciplines as well, she loved the kindness that all group fitness instructors showed her. Nicky strives to create inclusivity for any skill or strength level for her class with energetic throwback songs. Besides strength training, Nicky loves to bake, cook, and sow.
Teaches: Total Body Strength

Nicole C
Environmental Science 26

Nicole grew up competitively figure skating, utilizing Pilates as a strengthening and conditioning method. She has always loved creating her own body weight workouts and jumped at the opportunity to teach at the rec. She is a sophomore currently majoring in environmental science.
Teaches: Pilates

Nicole L
Nursing 26

Nicole became involved with group fitness classes in the fall of freshman year. She attended a variety of classes and enjoyed the welcoming environment and sense of accomplishment after class. After being an athlete throughout high school, Nicole wanted to continue her fitness journey as a group fitness instructor. She hopes to create a fun and engaging space that helps her participants to walk out feeling better than they walked in!
Teaches: Booty Burn

Olivia
Marketing (Mon. Psychology) 25

Olivia first discovered Rec Spin in high school and has been doing it ever since. She has been involved with team sports her entire life and loves how spin creates the same positive atmosphere. Olivia is passionate about using exercise to better both mental and physical health.
Teaches: Rec Spin

Paulina
Speech Language and Hearing Science 25

Paulina is a health and fitness enthusiast who has a passion for creating positive wellness spaces that will motivate and inspire! As an avid runner who’s trained herself for marathons, it’s her goal to make running more inclusive and less intimidating. This is why she has started a, first of its kind, running program at UMass. Paulina has also established an inviting space for her other favorite fitness activity, strength training, in her Muscle building Monday class!
Teaches: Muscle Building Monday

Rose
She, Her, Hers
MFA Theatre Directing 25
Rose is a director and theatre-maker who believes in the power of the body, mind, and spirit - onstage, in the yoga studio, and throughout the world. She began practicing yoga over a decade ago and found it to be an infinite well of wisdom and growth. She is enthusiastic about sharing her practice with others and supporting them as they discover their own relationship to yoga and to themselves.

Teaches: Yoga

Sarah D
Neuroscience 25

Sarah has loved discovering new ways to stay active. she started practicing yoga in 2020 to find a way to move that gives her a space for healing and movement. she teaches yin and Vinyasa yoga, two practices in yoga that connect breath with movement, creating a vacation into the present. she hopes to foster the same experience for any of those that step into her yoga class - to find a place of serenity, healing, and movement through the breath. talk to Sarah about books!
Teaches: Vin and Vinyasa

Sasha
Nursing 25

Sasha has played sports her whole life and loves how moving her body makes her feel. She views exercise as a privilege and believes it should be fun! She hopes her participants leave her class feeling energized and empowered!
Teaches: Core Cardio Crush

Sophia
Communications 25

Sophia has had a passion for dance all of her life! Since she was a toddler she had been taking tap, jazz, ballet, and in her teenage years became a competitive hip hop dancer. Sophia loves how Zumba incorporates all styles of dance, specifically Latin rhythms. As a former business student at UMass Lowell, Sophia is thrilled to bring her passion for dance to our UMass community! She also loves going to the gym, fashion, writing & creativity.
Teaches: Zumba

Sydney
Operations & Information Management 25

Sydney started teaching spin classes when she realized it was a great opportunity to share her love for fitness and music while motivating others to take care of themselves. As an instructor, Sydney loves the sense of community she is able to create that supports mental and physical health. In her classes Sydney hopes to make you feel like you belong, are challenging yourself, and making friends while you get a great workout!
Teaches: Spin

Wesley
Kinesiology 26

Wesley joined Recwell in 2023 as a Beginner's Coach for Striking fundamentals. Having trained in combat sports since Middle School he loves showing beginners the fundamentals and seeing them succeed. With a focus on boxing, he hopes to create a safe space for new exercisers. He will show you the ropes!

Teaches: Cardio Kickboxing and Beginners Boxing

Zsuzsa
Biochemistry and Neuroscience 25

Zsuzsa first began practicing yoga during a time in quarantine and fell in love with the movement, the flow and the peace of mind. Although for most of her life she was a competitive athlete, the process of slowing down and tuning in is often a greater physical and mental challenge, one that she works towards everyday. She continues to try to embed the teachings of yoga into everyday life and extend the beauty of breath, reflection and play to everyone!!
Teaches: Power Yoga

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