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Fit at Simmons

FIT at Simmons provides group fitness classes to Simmons students for free, thanks to a generous gift from Nancy Gavrin ’58! With a focus on physical and mental wellbeing, instructors provide a variety of classes to provide a holistic approach to fitness.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the most up to date information: @fitatsimmons

Spring 2024 Programming

Fit at Simmons programming starts on January 22nd and run through the end of the semester!

All courses are offered at the Holmes Sports Center on the Residential campus.

Classes follow a drop-in format, so come any time that is convenient for you!

All classes this semester are free for students (bring your student ID to get in!) and are supported by a generous gift from Nancy Gavrin ’58.

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySunday
SPIN
7:00am-8:00am
Spin Studio
Mia Nikolakopoulos

Self Defense
3:00pm – 4:00pm
FIT Room
Lea Cabaero

HIIT
4:00pm – 5:00pm
FIT Studio
Kristina Reed
Weight Lifting
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Weight Room
Albina Abatkyzy

Dance
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Dance Studio
Sarah Morrow

LIIT
6:00pm – 7:00pm
FIT Studio
Kristina Reed
Dance
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Dance Studio
Sarah Morrow

Spin
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Spin Room
Mo Grant
SPIN
7:00am-8:00am
Spin Studio
Mia Nikolakopoulos

Weight Lifting
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Weight Room
Albina Abatkyzy
Spin
10:00am – 11:00am
Spin Room
Mo Grant

Self Defense
4:00pm – 5:00pm
FIT Studio
Lea Cabaero
Recovery Yoga 10:00am-11:00am
FIT Room
Maria Turriza

Class Descriptions

Dance with Sarah Marrow

This class will start off with a light stretch followed by some abs/leg workouts. Next, skills will be worked on- across the floor, technique, stationary leg holds, etc. The last 25 minutes of class Sarah will bring you through a combination that she created. This class is meant to help students express themselves in ways they normally don’t. A jazz number will be more upbeat, sassy, and add some flavor, while a contemporary will be more dramatic and allow students to get into their feelings. This class will be fun and pressure free. No experience is needed!

Weight Lifting with Albina Abatkyzy

In this class, we will do exercises using weights and training machines for all muscle groups. Weightlifting is great for improving physical strength and muscle mass, enhancing body composition and posture, boosting metabolism and burning calories, increasing productivity and energy levels, reducing depression and anxiety, building bone density and heart health, improving sleep quality and mood. We will use an individual approach and pace, so feel free to join any day, any week!

HIIT Spin with Mo Grant

This class will be ~45 minutes of high intensity spin class for moderate/advanced cyclers. This program will include fun and upbeat music that will correspond to the workout and help inspire participants to follow along. The class will start with a warm up where the pace is slow and the resistance on the bike is low. As the class proceeds, the speed and the intensity of the class will increase. As the instructor I will guide all individuals through the interval training that we are doing that day. For instance, an interval ride may include pushes such as climbs, jumps, runs, and sprints, with brief time to recover between each push. Depending on the day the interval training may work on strengthening or endurance training, along with the cardiovascular workout that cycling provides. At the end of the class there will be a cool down where sufficient time is provided for recovery and stretching.

HIIT with Kristina Reed

High Intensity Interval Training is a mix between cardio and resistance training that will include rounds of active work time followed by intervals of rest time. No equipment or prior experience necessary, body weight exercises only. We’ll start with a basic stretch/warmup and then end with a cool down. There will be modifications where necessary to accommodate all fitness levels! Beginners welcomed and encouraged!


Contact [email protected] if you have any questions. You can also follow us on Instagram: @fitatsimmons