Fitness & Wellness at the Rec: A place for all
SarahBeth Boothe ‘24 makes Rec Sports feel like home during her fitness classes
With over a hundred Group RecXercise classes each week, the fitness instructors at Rec Sports are tasked with bringing exhilarating fitness programs to the Texas A&M community. Such is the case for SarahBeth Boothe, a third-generation Aggie who teaches cycling and rowing at Rec Sports.
“What surprised me most of being a group fitness instructor is how little it has to do with fitness and how much it has to do with people,” said Boothe. “I think that surprised me the most, when I was able to talk to students and talk to participants, and it was so much more than fitness.”
This sentiment is all too familiar for those accustomed to the Rec Sports mission; welcoming all who are interested in our programs is a core part of who we are and the service we provide.
“I’m so proud that Rec Sports creates an environment where anyone can walk in no matter what, no matter who you are,” Boothe said. “You are just as deserving of the space as anyone else.”
Boothe has found her passion in fitness, and it’s something that she’s found valuable in multiple facets of her life; beyond her role as a group fitness instructor at the Rec, she also teaches fitness classes at her local church.
“I want to bring what I’ve learned from fitness into anything – communication, inclusivity – I want to bring that everywhere that I go,” Boothe said.
Despite being a self-proclaimed introvert, Boothe was passionate about discussing the value of exploring horizons and breaking out of one’s comfort zone.
“Don’t underestimate the value that you bring,” she said. “Whether it’s in fitness or whether it’s in your job or just going to a coffee shop,…you have an impact.”
Boothe, like many other fitness instructors at Rec Sports, find teaching fitness classes to be an inspiring part of their week. And with a variety of classes to choose from, there is always a need for new fitness instructors to teach Pilates, cycling, yoga, Zumba, and more!
To learn more about joining a team of awesome fitness instructors at Rec Sports, visit a Fitness Instructor Training informational!
Written by: Mason Kautz
