Students who just can’t seem to find a workout routine they can stick with have a chance to test out over 130 fitness and aerobics classes this week, free of charge. Beginning Monday, Ramsey Student Center will be hosting “Free Week,” to encourage students to enroll in some of the fitness center’s many classes.

Students who have paid their fees can attend not just one, but as many courses that are scheduled during the week. “Last year we had a student that went from one class to the next, all seven days,” said Assistant Fitness and Wellness Director Stacy Connell. During the spring, the University had over 1,800 first-time members and was forced to close the doors to some prospective participants.

Fortunately, due to recent renovations, this semester Ramsey can offer larger dance and fitness studios and numerous new programs specially designed from student survey feedback.

While Richard Simmons sweats to the oldies, ’80s Aerobics instructor Katy Vining utilizes a much more lively decade of musicians that includes Phil Collins, Eddie Money, and of course, the late Michael Jackson – whose music will be exclusively featured during a theme day.

“I chose the theme ’80s Aerobics’ because the ’80s seemed to promote high energy routines set to great music,” said Vining. “My main goal is to provide the students with a great fat-burning cardio workout. Since my class is at a seemingly random time during the middle of the day, I’d like to entice people to come to my class as a pick-me-up after class, before class, and even between classes.” Students can expect at least half an hour of intense cardio and 10 to 15 minutes of core and abdominal work during this 50 minute class that meets on Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

Wing Chun, taught by Dung-Yu Lee, a junior from Norcross, differs from other self-defense classes in that it’s more dynamic, street-oriented and practical, Lee said. The class focuses on close combat situations and students of any skill level can learn the same defense moves that Bruce Lee mastered, according to Lee.

“Originally developed by a woman, [Wing Chun] relies on developing leverage and sensitivity rather than muscular strength to overcome an opponent,” said Lee. “Training develops reflex speed, coordination and power to enable someone to quickly and effortlessly dispatch a larger and stronger attacker without relying on size or strength.” Wing Chun meets at 4:30 p.m. on Mondays.

Schedule times for other new fitness courses such as ballet and boxing can be found in Ramsey. Instructors are all nationally certified in their area of expertise and know how to bring an element of fun to exercise, Connell said. “Our main goal is for our classes to be safe, fun, and effective,” she said. “You want to feel like you’ve accomplished something and enjoy it at the same time.”