We offer several different class formats for all ability levels!
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Guidelines

  • Schedules will be determined by participation levels and interest.
  • Instructors will teach you how to perform each exercise safely and suggest modifications to accommodate your fitness level.
  • Our In Person Group Fitness Classes are available to all full time students, faculty, staff & Campus Recreation Center (CRC) Members
  • All fitness levels are encouraged to participate. Please refer to the class descriptions to determine classes appropriate for your fitness level.
  • It is not recommended that anyone takes more than two group fitness classes per day.
  • Class schedules subject to change depending on class attendance / interest levels in new classes.

Meet Our Group Fitness Instructors

Aidan Godley.

Aidan

Major:
Computer Engineering

Class Formats I Teach:
Spin

Why I Love Teaching:
I enjoy instructing because I am able to help people better engage with the fitness resources we have on campus.

Favorite Way to Workout:
My favorite way to work out is using the Stairmaster while watching a show.

Fun Fact About Me:
I currently work at two concert venues in Boston and have attended/worked over 120 shows.

Emerson Tully.

Emerson

Major:
Nursing

Class Formats I Teach:
Pilates

Why I Love Teaching:It gives me the opportunity to continuously learn through different movements while encouraging and helping others to do the same.

Favorite Way to Workout:
Weight training and running.

Fun Fact About Me:
One of my brothers graduated from UMass Lowell in 2022, another is a senior here, and I am the last of the three of us to attend the university!

Emily Lauretano.

Emily

Major:
Physical Therapy

Class Formats I Teach:
Spin and Strength Circuits

Why I Love Teaching:
I love bringing people together in an active environment and contributing to UMass Lowell's fitness community!

Favorite Way to Workout:
Spin class, running, and lifting.

Fun Fact About Me:
I love to read and have two cats.

Kaylee Estevao.

Kaylee

Major:
Physical Therapy

Class Formats I Teach:
Spin

Why I Love Teaching:
I love encouraging movement as a way to build community, promote health and relieve stress while also having fun!

Favorite Way to Workout:
Running, weight lifting, spin, swimming and biking!

Fun Fact About Me:
I love concerts and typically always have a couple lined up!

Meg Jordan.

Meg

Title:
Senior Associate Director of Competitive Sports

Class Formats I Teach:
Spin and Split Strength

Why I Love Teaching:
Working out in a group environment develops a supportive and connected community! It provides a 'team-sport' atmosphere where we unite in our struggles and our successes!

Favorite Way to Workout:
In a studio with the music up loud!

Fun Fact About Me:
I've visited over 15 different countries!

Meli Richards.

Meli

Title:
Part-Time Yoga Instructor

Class Formats I Teach:
Yoga

Why I Love Teaching:
I love seeing my students gain confidence in themselves and see what they are capable of.

Favorite Way to Workout:
Hot Pilates.

Fun Fact About Me:
I served in the Peace Corps and got to live in Fiji for two years!

Mikel Clark-Arroniz.

Mikel

Title:
Assistant Director of Fitness and Facilities

Class Formats I Teach:
HIIT and Split Strength

Why I Love Teaching:
I love helping others learn new skills and show new ways of getting active.

Favorite Way to Workout:
Road biking and swimming.

Fun Fact About Me:
I've lived in four different states and one foreign country.

Nia Pujo.

Nia

Major:
Accounting and Finance

Class Formats I Teach:
Pilates

Why I Love Teaching:
I love seeing my students enjoy my class and come back each week. It is very rewarding to connect with my students and help them with their goals!

Favorite Way to Workout:
Pilates, yoga, and weight lifting!

Fun Fact About Me:
I like to ski and golf!

Vaal Thawnghmung.

Vaal

Major:
Exercise Science

Class Formats I Teach:
Spin

Why I Love Teaching:
I get to see people sweat, smile and laugh in the same hour.

Favorite Way to Workout:
Walks on the beach.

Fun Fact About Me:
I was born and raised in Lowell!