Mary Jo Otto

Originally from Minnesota, I was lucky to grow up in the land of 10,000 lakes and plenty of fitness enthusiasts.  I have loved exercise starting back in the days of organized sports and now enjoy the craziness of boot camp and hydro-power water aerobics.  I must say my favorite thing about teaching group fitness is the "fun" I can get people to have while they are working out. 

I also enjoy helping people relax and relieve stress through yoga.  I teach early morning classes which attracts a lot of "type A" personalities.  It is wonderful to see my regulars slow down and enjoy a much needed stretch.

Many of my participants only workout in classroom settings because fitness is not something they love.  One of my best classes is our annual Halloween costume contest that keeps getting better every year.  I always joke that I will be the lady running the chair aerobics classes at my assisted-living facility.  I hope to teach fitness classes the rest of my life and enjoy the great relationships that form through the bond of "group fitness." 

Most recently during COVID I added a Yoga Instructor Training program and am currently teaching yoga weekly for the Wisconsin Athletic Club.  

Can't wait to meet all of you in my classes at the resort!