GleeFit is Auburn's newest dance-format exercise class, inspired by the popular Fox Network television show "Glee."
The Campus Recreation staff is constantly searching for new fitness models to bring to Auburn, and GleeFit is this year's addition.
"Christie Coleman and I go out annually to find out what's hot," said Pam Wiggins, group fitness coordinator. "We were at a conference in Chicago and came back with the idea of GleeFit. Because the TV show 'Glee' is so popular now with students, we thought we would try that musical change."
The benefit of a fitness class based on a musical television show is the abundance of popular and modern songs to use for the class, Wiggins said.
GleeFit instructor Emily Quinn has taught dance-aerobics classes in the past and said she has thoroughly enjoyed teaching her classes the different routines from "Glee."
"I jumped on board because I thought it would be fun to try," Quinn said. "It's something different from Zumba to get your heart rate up, burn some calories and have some fun."
Attendees should expect moderate-level intensity during the 30-45 minute workout.
GleeFit instructor Maria Campbell enjoys singing along with the songs while teaching.
"Most of the songs are familiar to everyone, and the moves are easy so I don't have to stay in the front of the class the whole time," Campbell said.
Campbell said the class will make a person sweat because it's cardio-heavy, but attendees shouldn't expect to be sore the next day.
"The show actually airs on the same night as my class, so it's become a conflict because people don't want to come work out right before the show begins," Quinn said.
The GleeFit instructors have been creating personalized choreography for the class based on seasonal themes.
"This month I've been doing choreography to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' since we've got Halloween coming up," Quinn said. "If you like the show, or even if you don't, it's a lot of fun to come and have a good time with upbeat music."
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