Each class has a trained instructor that teaches and demonstrates the skills and movements needed to succeed in class. Instructors will provide modifications for all skill levels.

Class Descriptions

Pilates: This class focuses on overall strength and flexibility with little or no equipment.  The daily sequence will begin with a warm up, followed by exercises that are designed to sculpt the core, lower body, and upper body, ending with gentle stretching. All levels welcome!

Slacklining: Slacklining not only builds your physical balance by strengthening your legs and core, but it also helps balance your personal life by enhancing focus and concentration, relieving stress, improving posture, boosting injury prevention, and expediting injury recovery in an enjoyable, social environment. Come Slackline to experience the lasting benefits of more balance. All levels welcome. Class is over for the Fall 2022 semester due to weather and daylight. Look for Slacklining in the Spring 2023 semester after Spring Break!

Yoga: Yoga uses postures and conscious breathing in combination with mental focus to develop awareness, strength, flexibility, and relaxation. Through proper alignment and mindful actions of the body, Yoga brings balance, strength, and a sense of well-being. All levels welcome!

Stay up to date with last minute changes using our google calendar. 

Policies & Tips for Attending

1. Patrons (member and non-members) must present proper identification and carry in their clean, dry, workout shoes (other footwear must be worn to enter the Student Recreation Center).

2. Instructional programs are subject to change instructor, format, or time.  They may also be cancelled at any time.

3. Class size is limited to 30 participants unless otherwise noted in the class descriptions.

4. Instructional programs start on time, so please arrive early.  Instructional programs are most popular at the beginning of each semester, so it’s recommended to arrive even earlier to classes held during peak hours. Please line up next to the Conference Room on the second floor. Classes are first come, first served.

5. Participants must be 18 years or older to participate in group exercise classes.

6. Yoga mats and yoga blocks are provided; however, participants may bring their own yoga mat.

Class Instructors

Certifying Organizations

Learn more about the different organizations you can choose from to get a national certification to teach group fitness classes. Not required to teach at the REC.

American Council on Exercise

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The American College of Sports Medicine

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Athletics & Fitness Association of America

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National Exercise Trainers Association

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YogaFit Teacher Training

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Zumba Fitness

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Also known as TruStrength

Want to learn how to use the weight room? 

A weight room instructor will empower you by demonstrating how to use the resistance training equipment, and reviewing weight room etiquette and rules. Instructors can answer general questions and provide demonstrations on the following:

TruStrength program is available to students, faculty, staff, and designated guests.

Orientations are by appointment only.  You may schedule a 1-on-1 orientation or sign-up with a friend who has similar goals.  Please stop by the Weight Room Desk to sign-up.

On the day of your TruStrength orientation, please remember to:

• Arrive a few minutes early
• Wear exercise clothes, tennis shoes, & bring water!
• Be prepared to take notes.
• Meet at the member services desk of the Student Recreation Center (unless told otherwise by your TruStrength instructor).

Make your Appointment at the Weight Room Desk!

For more information, ask a weight room instructor or contact Janes Dreamweaver, the Fitness-Wellness Director, at dreamweaver@truman.edu.

The following will be performed by a trained weight room instructor or certified personal trainer:

• Measure height and weight to determine body mass index (BMI)
• Blood pressure
• 3-site skinfold measurements

1. Wear short sleeved shirt and shorts.
2. Make sure you are well hydrated before arriving for your assessment.  Do not exercise any time before the assessment and do not eat 2 hours before the assessment (all of these variables affect the accuracy of bioelectrical impedance and thus your body fat percentage).

What does Body Composition mean?

To begin to understand what body composition is we must first recognize that the human body consists of fat and nonfat components. The fat component is termed fat mass or percent body fat. The nonfat component is termed lean body mass.

What are essential and storage fats?

The total fat in the human body is classified into two types: essential fat and storage fat.Essential fat is defined as the fat needed to maintain normal physiological functions. Essential fat is found in such tissues as muscles, nerve cells, bone marrow, intestines, heart, liver, and lungs. This essential fat constitutes about 3% of the total weight in men and 12% in women. The percentage of essential fat is higher in women as it includes sex-specific fat, such as breast tissue, and other sex-related fat deposits.

Storage fat is the fat which is stored in the adipose tissue, mostly beneath the skin (subcutaneous fat) and around the major organs in the body. The storage fat is used as an insulator to retain body heat and as an energy substrate for metabolism. It also serves as a form of protection against physical trauma to the body. Unlike essential fat, there is no real difference in the amount of storage fat between men and women. However, men tend to store fat around the waist while women more so around the hips and thighs.

CAUTION:
Truman State University’s Student Recreation Center staff STRONGLY recommend that if you are undertaking an exercise program that you see your physician for a complete medical exam, particularly if you have a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, are over the age of 45, or if you smoke, have high cholesterol, are obese, or have not exercised regularly in the past year. If, at any time while exercising, you feel faint, dizzy, short of breath, or pain, stop immediately.

The mission of the Personal Training Program is to assist Students, Faculty, and Staff at Truman State University with reaching their fitness potential and improving their quality of life through physical activity and healthy habits. Your personal trainer will be a Truman State University student with a national certification in addition to successfully completing our “in-house” training.

Personal Training services are available to the following groups:

• • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Emeritus Faculty
  • Retirees

• We only accept CASH or CHECK (check payable to: Truman State University) and submitted at the Member Services Desk before personal training package begins.
• Truman ID card must be presented.
• Sessions cancelled less than 24-hours from scheduled start time will still be charged to client.

A Personal Trainer must:

Be a student at Truman State University

Go through the interview process

Be employed at the Student Recreation Center for at least 1 semester before working as a personal trainer

Have a personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization that’s accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Organizations include:

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

American Council on Exercise (ACE)

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), etc.

Meet with the Fitness-Wellness Director to review eligibility requirements

Be in good standing with the Student Recreation Center

Be approved by the Fitness-Wellness Director to be a Personal Trainer at the Student Recreation Center.

If you have any questions, contact the Fitness-Wellness Director at 660-785-7739 or email Janes Dreamweaver at dreamweaver@truman.edu.

If an individual is not a Campus Recreation Personal Trainer employed by the Student Recreation Center, written approval is required from the Fitness-Wellness Director to conduct personal training in the Student Recreation Center.

Please call 660.785.7738 with more questions.