Getting to know: Julie Slate
Q: What is your job description?
A: “I teach cardio kickboxing and cross training. Cardio kickboxing is a 30 minute high impact aerobics class. Cross training involves dealing with weights and body weights. It’s high impact, too.
Q: How long have you been teaching fitness classes?
A: I’ve been involved with the fitness industry throughout my life and I’ve taught classes, in general, since 1996.
Q: What’s your favorite part about working at OCCC?
A: “Seeing new faces and getting different age groups. It’s pretty neat to see how many different age groups I get in here.”
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: “I do personal training, and I have two boys. We do a lot of baseball, as well as travelling when we get to.”
Q: What’s your favorite thing about sports and fitness?
A: “They go together. Sports are really fun and you get healthy doing it.”
Q: Why should students keep up with their physical fitness?
A: “It just improves their quality of life. They feel better, and more confident. Physically, mentally, emotionally, all the way around. It’s great to be tied into a group with people around, too. That’s why I like the group fitness.”