NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) -Holy wow! Nourishing the body is just as important to 80-year-old, Sister Jean Marie Craig as nourishing the spirit.

She said, Movement is so important. Have you ever stopped to think if you didnt move, what could you possibly do in a day?

This nun is a Sister of the Blessed Sacrament and has been teaching Physical Education and First Aid/CPR to Xavier University students for 32 years. Shes an Xavier alum, herself. She graduated in 1972.

Sr. Jean Maries students werent exactly sure what to expect when they signed up for an aerobics class with and 80-year old nun, but they soon found out that shes a real blessing.

She challenges us every class and she wants us to do our best. Shes definitely hard-core for a nun, Leticia McDaniel, Junior at Xavier, said.

Students say Im tough. I expect them to come to class and earn their A-grade, Sr. Jean said.

For her its all about getting these college kids into the habit of good health.

If you stop exercising, its a lot harder to get it back, she advised.

Xavier University is in the process of building their new student fitness center.

If youd like to help, call Xavier Institutional Advancement at 504-520-7575.

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Holy Wow! 80-year old Nun teaches aerobics to College kids

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) -Holy wow! Nourishing the body is just as important to 80-year-old, Sister Jean Marie Craig as nourishing the spirit.

She said, Movement is so important. Have you ever stopped to think if you didnt move, what could you possibly do in a day?

This nun is a Sister of the Blessed Sacrament and has been teaching Physical Education and First Aid/CPR to Xavier University students for 32 years. Shes an Xavier alum, herself. She graduated in 1972.

Sr. Jean Maries students werent exactly sure what to expect when they signed up for an aerobics class with and 80-year old nun, but they soon found out that shes a real blessing.

She challenges us every class and she wants us to do our best. Shes definitely hard-core for a nun, Leticia McDaniel, Junior at Xavier, said.

Students say Im tough. I expect them to come to class and earn their A-grade, Sr. Jean said.

For her its all about getting these college kids into the habit of good health.

If you stop exercising, its a lot harder to get it back, she advised.

Xavier University is in the process of building their new student fitness center.

If youd like to help, call Xavier Institutional Advancement at 504-520-7575.

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Holy habit! 80-year old nun teaches aerobics to college kids

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All classes are led by certified water aerobics instructors and are 60 minutes in length. Tuesday-Thursday classes are $22.50 (Cash or check payable to FISD). These sessions are 3 weeks, December 2nd through December 18th. Enrollment in any class is limited to the first 25 paid enrollments. Note: There will be no refunds or adjustments for instructor cancellations or cancellations due to unplanned pool closings.

Classes:

Mornings 9:30-10:30 T-Th.

Evenings 6:30-7:30 T-TH.

These classes are deep water only and use Aquajogger equipment. Participants should be comfortable in deep water and will be supported with the Aquajogger buoyancy belt. Other Aquajogger equipment will be added under the guidance of the instructor. This is a no impact workout program that can be easily adjusted to individual needs and goals.

To sign up, come by the Friendswood Aquatic Center, 1115 Falling Leaf between 6:00 am and noon and 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

For more information call the Aquatic Center at (281) 992-2505 or e-mail John Little @ jlittle@fisdk12.net.

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Water Aerobics scheduled at the Friendswood Aquatic Center