Lila Raouf

My name is Lila Raouf and I am a graduating senior student at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. I have a double major in Arabic and International Studies; therefore traveling and experiencing new places and people is a passion of mine. Fitness is also one of my passions and biggest hobby, which is why I am a group exercise instructor. Growing up, I was fairly athletic and played a variety of sports such as soccer, swimming, and cross country. When entering college, I wanted to continue being active, and I always loved the gym; therefore I applied for a job to be a group exercise instructor. The Indiana University Campus Recreational Sports Center trained me to be certified in cardio kickboxing and a vareity of strength formats. Today I instruct classes in cardio kickboxing, strength, core, HIIT training, Total Body Conditioning (high intensity strength), and Body Bar strength. I love being able to guide others through workout routines that I have created. I also greatly enjoy designing exercise routines and being able to get creative with different types of equipment. Although I am able to teach a wide range of group exercise classes, I mostly enjoy leading (and taking myself) more high intensity classes such as spinning, kickboxing, and high intensity strength classes. In these classes I have to work harder to motivate others to keep their energy and spirits up during a class!