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KATIE BERELIN
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Katie Bergelin is a freshman from Winston-Salem, North Carolina studying Journalism, Fashion Media, and History at SMU. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her friends, enjoying the outdoors on the Katy Trail, and developing her online magazine. Back in North Carolina, Katie swam competitively for ten years, but after a few injuries, she took up cycling as another form of exercise. Katie is super excited to teach cycling at SMU, and is passionate about making classes a fun way to work hard, sweat, and meet personal fitness goals.
FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: Cycle
KRISTY OFFENBURGER
A creative at heart and lover of people, Kristy Offenburger serves as the Director of Communications and Marketing at SMU Dedman School of Law where she specializes in graphic design, communications, content management, and marketing. Kristy is a proud member of the SMU community since 2008 and enjoys spending time with friends and family, travel, tennis, and walks on campus or the hike and bike trail behind her house. She obtained her M.L.S. in Arts & Culture from SMU in 2019, volunteers as an English as a Second Language teacher, and is excited to be a brand new instructor of spin classes on campus! Lunch break workouts are a favorite part of her day, and she hopes they are a favorite part of yours.
FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: Cycle
MADDIE WATHANACHAROEN
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Maddie is from Kansas City. She is going to be sophomore this year studying psychology. She trained as a dancer for 15 years doing many dance styles like ballet, pointe, jazz, and contemporary. Maddie started doing Zumba at SMU last year and found so much love for it. She continued to help teach classes last spring whenever necessary. Over the summer, Maddie was a camp counselor in Minnesota, and her main focus was to teach Zumba to all ages! Coming into enjoy energetic and welcome Zumba class!
FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: Zumba
MADISON AUSTRICH
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Madison is from Tampa, FL. Her instructor experience includes teaching spin, strength, boot camp, and HIIT classes. Before teaching at SMU, she taught in her hometown and also in Maui, HI. In addition to teaching spin classes, Madison is a rower. She started rowing in high school and walked on to the women’s varsity team at Cornell. She currently rows at Dallas Rowing Club and travels for regional and national regattas. Her primary occupation is as a Senior Business Analyst at Aimbridge Hospitality, which is a global hotel management company based in Plano, TX.
FITNESS CLASS TAUGHT AT SMU: Cycle
DIANA VINEYARD
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Diana Vineyard holds an MS in Geological Sciences at SMU with an emphasis in paleontology and joined the Institute for the Study of Earth and Man (ISEM) at SMU in 2001. She is Director I and Research Associate for ISEM-at-SMU and serves on the SMU Core Team of Sea Monsters Unearthed, a popular, long-running exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. She teaches earth science courses on a part-time basis and has coordinated STEM education outreach programs in the DFW Metroplex area. Diana is an avid exerciser and fell in love with spinning after enrolling in a studio class over six years ago. She also practices Pilates regularly for total body strength and alignment. She recently achieved her Spinning® Certification and is excited to join the fitness instructors at SMU! Diana looks forward to motivating you through challenging and fun music-driven rides while promoting a community of group fitness that will make Studio 1 your happy place.
FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: Cycle
TIDA CHAMBERS
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Tida Chambers teaches an Evening Flow YOGA class at SMU. She encourages her students to develop a mindful, present-moment awareness to more deeply connect with their mind, heart, body, and to consciously use their breath for greater awareness and harmony. She is currently assists at Jesuit College Preparatory School for the Summer Athletic Performance camps to bring yoga as cross training for athletes. Tida’s wish and intention is that each student begins their own path and journey to experience the greatness that lies within through developing a consistent yoga practice.
FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: Yoga
REGINA ROMERO-GARZA
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Regina Romero-Garza is a Junior from Monterrey, Mexico, double majoring in Political Science and International Studies with minors in Arabic and Graphic Design. On campus, she is involved as a Residential Assistant, a Belle Tone, and a Student Senator. Regina loves to dance, and loves to teach dance even more. Come get your heart rate up in a Latin music-filled class!!
FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: Zumba
CARLIE LARA
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Carlie Lara is a freshman from Bedford, Texas studying Business Management and Spanish at SMU. Here at SMU, she is involved with Younglife, AKPsi, Mustang Heroes, and the Cockrell McIntosh Commons. She is always doing something active, and she loves to be outside, travel, and work on her growing restaurant blog. She played club fastpitch softball from when she was little to her sophomore year of high school. Sophomore year, she tore her rotator cuff, but then took up hot yoga, cycling, and running. Since then, she has ran two marathons, now teaches hot yoga at her studio back home, and now teaches cycle. Carlie is super excited to start teaching group fitness here at SMU and is passionate about making movement a part of a healthy lifestyle. She will always be your biggest cheerleader, and she can’t wait to sweat with you!
FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: Cycle
JOHNNA STERETT
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Johnna Sterett is a freshman from Orange, California studying Business Finance at Southern Methodist University. She has always had a passion for physical fitness, as
well as creativity. Over the summer, she worked as a personal and group trainer for an all women’s gym, developing plans and classes specific to each person, while
incorporating fun music and personality. Come take her Body Sculpt class Wednesdays at 6:30 pm for a strength training workout for all levels!
FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: Body Sculpt
FAYE WALTER
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Faye Walter is a 200-hour Hatha Vinyasa certified yoga instructor since 2019. She teaches a balanced flow class, moving through strengthening and stretching postures and always reminding you to breathe. Aside from teaching yoga, Faye is a staff member in the Office of Information Technology, supporting the faculty, staff, and students of Dedman College.
In addition to practicing yoga, Faye enjoys training in functional fitness and has completed 75 Hard twice.
FITNESS CLASS TAUGHT AT SMU: Yoga
SHYLIE MILLER
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Shylie Miller teaches the sunrise yoga class on Wednesday mornings. She received her 200-hour power yoga training at Corepower Yoga in 2021 as well as certifications in Hot Yoga Flow, Yoga Sculpt, and Restorative Yoga. Shylie is extremely passionate about teaching yoga and providing a safe space where all of her students feel empowered to be their best selves. In addition to teaching yoga, Shylie is also a Certified Sound Healer, Board Certified Music Therapist, and a private music lessons instructor at a local music school. She is so excited to bring her yogic knowledge and energy to the Dedman Fitness Center and welcomes students of all levels to her classes, whether they have an established yoga practice or are brand new to yoga!
FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: Yoga
OLIVIA ZHAO
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Olivia Zhao is a graduate student, studying law in SMU. She enjoys playing tennis and hiking. Before coming to SMU, Olivia has taken over 400 group exercise classes in China by joining one international fitness community, she met exercise enthusiasts there and became one of them. Group exercise makes participants sweat, suffer, but they come back again and again because of emotional and physical desirable results. Olivia enjoys teaching group classes at SMU and is passionate about designing the class in progression and regression versions to accommodate different needs, so all levels are welcome to join for fitness and for fun!
FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: MixFit and Gravity
YASMIN WAIS
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Yasmin is currently a premed junior from Arlington, Texas. She is majoring in health management and minoring in chemistry and Arabic. Yasmin enjoys yoga, pilates, and cycling. She has found a new love for cycling and cannot wait to share it with everyone! If you want a fun cardio workout, then come to her classes.
FITNESS CLASS TAUGHT AT SMU: Cycle
ZOE CONDATORE
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Zoe is from Tampa, Florida. She is a sophomore studying journalism and fashion media. She played soccer for 11 years and also ran track and played flag football in high school. Zoe started taking spin classes about two years ago and took the cycle PRW last fall. She quickly grew passionate for spin and wanted to become more active and involved at SMU, so she knew she wanted to teach this Spring. Come enjoy a dynamic and energetic cycle class this semester!
FITNESS CLASS TAUGHT AT SMU: Cycle
LOGAN BEUTEL
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Logan Beutel is a Senior from Plano, Texas pursuing his Bachelor's in Fine Arts in Theatre as well as minors in Musical Theatre and Applied Physiology and Health Management. Logan received a Personal Trainer Certification from NASM in early 2021, and an ISSA Powerlifting Instructor Certification in late 2021. In addition to spending time in the gym, Logan enjoys creating and participating in university and local theatre, playing gigs with his band, and competing in and teaching ballroom dance. Logan's first joy is being able to touch people's lives, helping them to achieve something they thought they couldn't or change someone's mindset to something more positive. Logan is so incredibly excited to be a group class instructor and personal trainer at Dedman Center!
FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: Dance
JULIETTE COULTER
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Energetic and creative, Juliette teaches REFIT® dance fitness classes, which feature upbeat music and fun moves. When she’s not learning a new dance routine or working out, she runs The Coulter Group, a public relations firm. She is passionate about fitness and welcomes all fitness levels and abilities to join her.
FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: Dance Fitness
TIAN WANG
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Tian Wang leads a Tai Chi class at SMU. He tries to foster an environment that inspires his students to cultivate a balanced, in-the-moment awareness, enabling them to build a deeper connection with their mind, body, and the energy that flows within. Tai Chi is all about the dynamic balance of yin and yang, which symbolize peace and energy. Its graceful movements, which may be familiar from films like "The Karate Kid", "Shang-Chi", and even the animated "Kung Fu Panda", are more than just cinematic choreography - they are pathways to inner tranquility and strength. By practicing Chen Style Tai Chi, the most original form, Tian invites his students to embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner harmony. FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: Tai Chi PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:NICOLE CASAREZ
Nicole is a Dallas native, and the current Building Manager for the Division of Enrollment Services here at SMU. She has been involved with a variety of physical activities since she was a child, including Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Group X Classes, Powerlifting, and others. She fell in love with Spin classes after tearing her ACL in a college Soccer game, as they kept her in shape while she was in recovery. She now has a passion to teach Cycling, and motivate others to stay in shape no matter what walk of life they are in. She is excited for you to join her class that is inclusive, upbeat, and encouraging!
FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT AT SMU: Cycle
MICHAEL A. MONTOYA
Born and raised in Dallas, TX
Attended Dallas Baptist University (3 yrs)
Started boxing at age 6
Competed 15 years/250 fights
Coach, Mentor, Trainer, Boxer, Manager, Promoter and Coordinator (Amateur/Professional) 52 + yrs
Licensed as boxing trainer (professionally) in Texas, Oklahoma, Nevada, Washington, New York, Florida and Puerto Rico
Certified trainer by USA Boxing (amateur)
4 x Golden Gloves champion
State Champion (AAU) 1980
Jr Olympic Champion 1981
Boxer of the Year 1984
US Olympic Trials 1984
Personal Training
SMU Fitness offers quality fitness equipment, a positive atmosphere, and exciting programs that can improve cardiovascular function, respiratory health, endurance, strength, body composition, and flexibility.
Now Available at SMU Dedman Center:
Body Fat Measurement: $15
Available throughout the semester. Please contact fitness@smu.edu to set up an appointment.
To purchase a personal training package please download the personal training new client application. Bring the completed form to the Main Desk at the Dedman Center. We accept the following methods of payment: cash, check, credit (VISA, MasterCard, Discover), & SMU Pony Card.
You will be contacted within 48-hours to schedule your initial fitness assessment and gym orientation with your SMU personal trainer. The assessment includes measurements of your blood pressure, muscular strength, flexibility, body fat, and cardiovascular endurance. Following the assessment, you and your personal trainer will discuss your current level of physical fitness and future exercise goals.
PACKAGE DESCRIPTIONS
All packages include a fitness assessment and gym orientation.
|
Package |
Number of Sessions |
Cost |
Additional Benefits |
| Bronze | 1 | $60 | |
| Better Bronze |
3 | $165 | |
|
Silver |
5 | $280 | |
| Gold | 10 | $500 | Post-Fitness Assessment |
| Platinum |
30 | $1350 | Post-Fitness Assessment |
|
Pairs* |
10 Shared Sessions |
$270/person | Post-Fitness Assessment |
Initial appointment: After the health and wellness coach attempts to schedule the initial appointment three consecutive times with no response from the client, the Health and Wellness Coaching fee/package will be considered null and void. This includes all sessions purchased.
Cancelling sessions: Clients must notify the health and wellness coach by email at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule a session. If the client fails to do this, that lesson will be forfeited. If a client no-show, he/she will still be charged for that session. There will be NO REFUNDS and NO EXCEPTIONS.
Tardy client: If a client is late for a session, the length of the session is degraded by that amount of time. For instance, if a client signs up for a 1-hour session and is 15- minutes late, the session will only last 45-minutes. There will be no discount for this remission.
Tardy trainer: If a coach is over 5-minutes late for any session, he/she will give that client a complimentary 60-minute session, in addition to the number of sessions already purchased.
Dissatisfaction with assigned trainer: If a client is not satisfied after the FIRST session with the trainer he/she is assigned to, he/she can be reassigned to a new trainer at no additional cost and one complimentary session will be added with the new trainer. If the client waits until all sessions have been completed, then complains that he/she is not satisfied with the trainer, there will be no reimbursement or reassignment (free of charge).
Meal plans: Personal Trainers, without nutrition certification or dietitian license, are not allowed to prescribe meal plans to their clients. Nutritional information/guidelines may be discussed and explained, but specific meal prescriptions are strictly prohibited.
Remaining sessions: After the trainer attempts to contact the client to schedule remaining sessions three consecutive times without a response from the client, all remaining sessions will be considered null and void. At this point the client will no longer be able to access these sessions (regardless of how many are left). Clients will be required to purchase new sessions to continue working out with the SMU Personal Training program. Clients are able to put sessions on “hold” until the client is able to utilize them. It is the client’s responsibility to contact the Fitness Coordinator with this information. There are NO REFUNDS for sessions purchased.
Johnna Sterett
Certification: NASM Personal Trainer
Specialties: Strength Training, General Fitness
Education: Business Finance major at Southern Methodist University
Hobbies: spin cycling, weight-lifting, jewelry making, movie-watching
Contact: 714-473-0573 or jojosterett@gmail.com
Erick Rodriguez
Certifications:SCW Fitness
Specialties:Strength Training, General Fitness, Muscle Building
Education:Pursuing a degree in Applied Physiology and Health Management
Hobbies: Weight Lifting, Olympic Lifting, Cross-training
Contact:972-802-9870 or emrodriguez@smu.edu
Lamont Stano
Certifications: CPT-Cooper Institute
Specialties: Weight Loss, Overall Health & Athleticism
Hobbies: Exercise, Healthy Eating & Cooking, Watching Football (go Cowboys!), planet watching with telescope
Contact: 214-293-5253 or lstano@smu.edu
Abigail Russell
Certifications: SCW Personal Training Certified
Specialty: Strength Training
Education: Sports Management and Communications at SMU
Hobbies: Shopping, looking for new coffee shops, watching movies
Contact: 908-200-8856 or abbyrussell@smu.edu
Michael Rundgren
Certifications: ISSA Personal Trainer, ISSA Nutritionist
Specialties: Bodybuilding, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Functional Training
Education: A.A. in Music (Navarro College), pursuing B.A. in Music Education and Performance
Hobbies: Weightlifting, music composition
Contact: mike.rundgrencpt@gmail.com, 214-980-5077
WHAT IS SMALL GROUP TRAINING?
Small Group Training is a training group of 3-11 people, all being trained at the same time with the same personal trainer twice a week for 10 weeks. In a group setting you can have the benefits of a personal trainer while staying motivated with your friends training along with you. Together you and your group of friends can increase energy, cut down weight and body fat, lose inches, and improve your overall health and wellness for only $10/person per class.
HOW CAN I START A SMALL GROUP?
Find a group of 3 or more friends who are interested in achieving similar goals. Then contact Gina Garcia ggarcia@smu.edu to discuss times and days that work best for your group’s training sessions. The cost per person is $100 for 10 classes in 5 weeks.
POLAR ASSESSMENTS
SMU offers fitness health assessments that determine your current fitness level. From this information, you can learn about the areas in your fitness and health that can be improved. After the assessment you will receive an accompanying booklet with your detailed testing results. The results of the assessment are determined by resting heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength, aerobic fitness, heart disease factors, cholesterol levels, VO2 Max, and anaerobic threshold measurements.
FIRST ASSESSMENT $60
REASSESSMENT $20
Assessment Measurements Include:
- Blood Pressure
- Flexibility
- Body Weight
- Body Composition
- Strength Test
- VO2 Cardiovascular Analysis
THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND SMU FITNESS ASSESSMENTS:
At SMU, we use Polar technology to assess your overall fitness level. From the information recorded, the Polar technology will give you your body age compared to your actual age. This Polar technology and equipment is called the Polar BodyAge Health and Fitness Assessment. The fitness assessment records your current fitness level, including strengths and weaknesses. The information from the assessment gives you a good starting point for your training and specific goals. By the end of the assessment, your BodyAge score will identify whether your fitness age is above or below your biological age. For example, you may be 30 years old and very fit. Therefore your BodyAge could be 25. On the other hand, you may be 40 years old and sedentary. Your BodyAge might be 50 or 60.
The assessment takes into consideration many fitness factors: resting heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength, aerobic fitness, heart disease factors, cholesterol levels, and VO2 max with anaerobic threshold.
We also offer reassessments that allow you to track your progress in order to compare your past and present results. After each assessment, the Polar BodyAge technology gives you specific ways you can lower your BodyAge in the upcoming weeks. After each assessment, you will be given a personalized booklet sent via email that gives you a detailed analysis and graphical representation of your rankings in each fitness category, your BodyAge, and tools to help you stay healthy.
BODY FAT MEASUREMENTS
Are you curious about your body fat percentage? Do you need a starting point to begin setting your fitness goals? The 7-site skin caliper test, available at the SMU Dedman Center, is a great way to find your body fat percentage and measure improvements in your body composition.
Skinfold Measurement: $15
Subcutaneous body fat can be measured using a device called a skinfold caliper. In an average person, approximately 50% of body fat is distributed just below the skin. Skinfold measurement determines body composition via the measurement of select subcutaneous adipose tissue sites. Given the ease of administration and low cost, skinfold measurements are still considered the most practical assessment tool for measuring body composition in the fitness setting.
BODY FAT PERCENTAGE CATEGORIES
|
Classification |
Women (% fat) |
Men (% fat) |
|
Essential Fat |
10-13% |
2-5% |
|
Athletes |
14-20% |
6-13% |
|
Fitness |
21-24% |
14-17% |
|
Average |
25-31% |
18-24% |
|
Obese |
>32% |
>25% |
[1] American Council on Exercise (2014). ACE Personal Trainer Manual, 5th ed. Bryant, CX & Green, DJ & Merrill, Sabrena (Eds). San Diego, CA: American Council on Exercise.
For more information, please contact fitness@smu.edu.