UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

Fitness

Meet the Instructors

*Group Fitness classes are frequently taught by non-certified students as part of their educational experience.

Heather Headshot

  • Certifications:  First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, A.C.E PT and Group Exercise with Specialties in Sports Nutrition.
  • Hometown: Ellsworth, WI
  • Instructor for: Strength, Cardio, and Yoga
  • Favorite part about leading group fitness: Motivating others to enjoy working out.
  • Favorite hobby/activity: Anything in water, reading, and outdoor activities.
  • Fun Fact: My daughter is a Sophomore at UW-Lac Crosse.  My son is a Freshman at UW-Eau Claire.  My husband and I are first time empty nesters.

Ali GFit Headshot

  • Major: Animal Science (double emphasis in Equine and Companion animal) Pre-Vet track
  • Certifications: Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, AAFA Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor
  • Hometown: Madison, WI
  • Instructor for: Cycling
  • Favorite part about leading Group Fitness: It's so much fun getting to motivate participants in finding their inner power and watching as they realize how strong they truly are during class!
  • Favorite activity outside of Group Fitness: Spending time with family and friends.

 

  • MaChelsea Hoppe Headshotjor: Exercise Sports Science - Pre-Chiropractic
  • Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
  • Instructor for: Pilates & Core and Foam Roller Core and Restore
  • Favorite part about leading Group Fitness: Making working out FUN!
  • Favorite hobby/activity: Foraging and cooking
Grace Dickinson (GFit)
  • Major: Psychology
  • Hometown: Hudson, WI
  • Certifications: Adult Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Instructor for: Cardio Burn, Ripped & Ready, and Candlelit Yoga
  • Favorite part about leading group fitness: Having the opportunity to be surrounded by motivated people and continuing to motivate each other and make working out fun.
  • Favorite activity/hobby: Outdoor activites (hiking, biking, paddle boarding)

Kallan Meyer Headshot

  • Major: Psychology
  • Hometown: Two Rivers, WI
  • What Do You Teach?: Spin Cycle
  • Why Do You Like Teaching?: I think cycling in a great way to get a workout in and it makes you feel good while doing it! So, I'd like to share that with as many people as I can. I like to create a comfortable environment for people to workout in.

KaylorSoineyHeadshot

  • Major/Minor: Exercise and Sports Science 
  • Hometown: Mabel, MN
  • Certification: First Aid/CPR/AED
  • What do you teach?: Ripped and Ready
  • Why do you like teaching?: I love motivating others to do their best and be their best self.
  • Favorite activity outside of Group Fitness: Spending time outdoors!

Lynnea Benson Headshot2

  • Major: Business Administration 
  • Hometown: Stillwater, MN
  • Certifications: Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Instrucor for: Butts and Guts
  • Favorite part about leading Group Fitness: Being able to interact with students and community members. 
  • Favorite hobby/activity: Crocheting and photography

Lydia Grunewaldt (GFit)

  • Major: Marketing Communications, Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in Spanish.
  • Certifications:  Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Hometown: New Richmond, WI
  • Instructor for: 75 Ride (Cycle Movies)
  • Favorite part about leading Group Fitness: Meeting new people!
  • Favorite hobby/activity: Triathlons 

Rachel Zastoupul (GFit)

  • Major: Exercise and Sports Science
  • Certifications:  Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Hometown: East Bethel, MN
  • Instructor for: HIIT and Core X
  • Favorite part about leading Group Fitness: Helping people achieve their fitness goals and making it fun!
  • Favorite activity outside of Group Fitness: Shopping!
Rivver Densley (GFit)
  • Major/Minor: Equine Science
  • Hometown: Rochester, MN
  • Certifications: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • What Do You Teach?: Cycle Interval
  • Why Do You Like Teaching?: Teaching to people who have a wide range of experience levels and interests.
  • Favorite activity outside of Group Fitness: Eventing and rock climbing

Ryn Keatley Headshot

  • Career: Financial Advisor at The Wealth Enhancement Group in Woodbury
  • Certifications: Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, certified yoga instructor, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor.
  • Hometown: River Falls, WI
  • Instructor for: Yoga
  • Favorite part about leading Group Fitness: Promoting mind and body wellness.
  • Favorite activity outside of Group Fitness: Gardening and beekeeping

Contact Us

Campus Recreation

A105 Falcon Center

campusrec@uwrf.edu

(715) 425.4289

 

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