Rebecca (Becky) Schindler

Whole Body Fitness Instructor

Rebecca Schindler began teaching group fitness for a small Bellingham studio in 1983 and went on to complete a M.Ed. in Exercise science in 1990.  After owning and operating her own fitness and health education consulting business for several years she became operations manager for the downtown Bellingham Athletic Club.  She also taught at the Whatcom Family YMCA for 10 years and was their first Personal Trainer. 

In 1996 she began working for Western and started the noon fitness class through Campus Recreation in spring of 1999.  Since June of 2001, Rebecca has been the Department Manager and adjunct faculty member for the Physical Education, Health and Recreation department.  She has maintained ACE (American Council on Exercise) Group Fitness Certification since 1984 and has numerous specialty certifications (Advanced Stability Ball, Cardio Kickboxing, Step, IDEA Personal Training).  She continues to teach and personal train, and is especially dedicated to fostering the continuing development of a permanent Faculty/Staff Wellness Program here at WWU.

For the WWU Wellness Program Becky subs in when needed for the Whole Body Fitness.