About
Callie Lekas serves as an Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Department of Physical Education, Recreation, & Athletics at Wellesley College, where she teaches specialized fitness courses including Spin and Strength (PE155) and Spinning II (PE151).
Her professional focus centers on evidence-based exercise methodologies combining cardiovascular cycling with strength training. She emphasizes proper biomechanics, interval training protocols, and mind-body integration through structured spinning techniques and bodyweight circuits. Her curriculum systematically progresses from foundational bike setup and safety to advanced RPM manipulation across varied terrains and positions, while off-bike components target functional strength development through progressive resistance training.
Leveraging interval-based programming principles, her courses enhance cardiovascular capacity through dynamic tension and cadence regulation while building muscular power via compound movement patterns. She integrates music psychology and breathwork to optimize student engagement and physiological response during high-intensity sessions.
