[Athleticfacilitymembers-list] January 28 Recreation Newsletter

Hello All, We are back in the full swing of things here in athletics and we're very excited about the spring semester group exercise and specialty class schedules. I highly recommend that you sign-up for the Team Fitness Challenge (TFC). Working in teams is a great way to stay motivated through the semester and can make your time at the gym more enjoyable. Details for the TFC are listed below. Here's what's in this email * Spring semester facility hours of operation * Spring semester Specialty Classes and General Group Exercise Classes * Team Fitness Challenge * Harvard Skating Safety issues at Bright Hockey Rink * Harvard on the Move * Clinics in tennis, squash * Membership information Facility Schedules: * We have now returned to standard semester hours of operation in all facilities. Please refer to the link below for the spring semester hours of operation. http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours Programs: SPECIALTY EXERCISE CLASSES * We are offering a wide variety of progressive specialty classes that focus on improving your technical proficiency week to week with certified experts in the exercise field. These classes range from Wedding/Ballroom dance to Pre and Post Natal Fitness to SCUBA Diving, and are formatted so that each week's instruction builds on prior classes. On-time registration ends Wednesday 1/30, and classes are quickly filling up. Don't wait! For a full listing of classes please go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/2012_Summer_Specialty_classes GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES * The spring group Exercise Class Schedules are now posted. We offer a wide range of classes such as Total Body Conditioning, Yoga and Zumba...catering to the diverse Harvard Community. * Check out the BRAND NEW Group Exercise Class on the MAC schedule this semester: ShockWave(r)! - ShockWave(r) is cross training at its best! This total body circuit challenge combines the Indo-Row Water Rowers for a HIGH-INTENSITY calorie burn with dynamic, functional exercises using Body Bars, BOSUs, stability balls & more, to sculpt and transform the body! Minimal time, max effort, & EXTREME results! It doesn't get better than this! For the full listing of classes please see the links below. Hem: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/HEM_GX_Schedule_Spring_2013_Final.pdf Mac: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/Spring_2013_GX_Schedule_MAC_FINAL_FINAL.pd TEAM FITNESS CHALLENGE * Teams of 6-8 Harvard affiliates compete against other teams to accrue workout minutes at Malkin & Hemenway. * Prizes will be awarded to the top 5 TFC teams. * Registration runs from 1/21/13- 2/6/13. * For a full description of this program and registration options please go to http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/TFC2013 GENERAL SKATE HOURS AT BRIGHT HOCKEY RINK SAFETY ISSUES * Please be aware that during General Skate hours at the Bright Skating Rink, sticks and pucks are not allowed on the ice? These implements can place other skaters in danger. * If you have concerns or questions please email Duane Reeves at dreeves@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:dreeves@fas.harvard.edu>. HARVARD ON THE MOVE * Weekly walks and runs leave from the MAC steps. Starting January 29th, a Couch to 5K walk/run on Tuesdays 12pm. * As always you are encouraged to walk/run at whatever pace and distance is right for you. * For the current schedule: www.harvard.edu/onthemove<http://www.harvard.edu/onthemove> or join our list serve by e-mailing: onthemove-list-join@lists.fas.harvard.edu<mailto:onthemove-list-join@lists.fas.harvard.edu> TENNIS CLINICS & LESSONS * Murr Center Tennis Clinics (Mon-Thurs) Noon or 6:30pm; non-marking shoes & racquets required. * Please contact Mike Mercier at mercier@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:mercier@fas.harvard.edu> to set up a private lesson! * Please visit us on the web for more info on tennis and to join the tennis email list: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/tennis/index SQUASH CLINICS & LESSONS * Come on down to the Murr Center for Tuesday night (7-8:30pm) squash clinics with Mike Way, Head Squash Coach for Harvard University! Must wear squash shoes and bring squash racquet. For lessons, please contact Assistant Squash Coach Luke Hammond, lukehammond@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:lukehammond@fas.harvard.edu> MEMBERSHIP * For any membership information questions or inquiries you might have please contact Kristen LeBel, amembers@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:amembers@fas.harvard.edu>.