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®!   - ShockWave® 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.

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 or join our list serve by e-mailing: 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 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

MEMBERSHIP

· For any membership information questions or inquiries you might have please contact Kristen LeBel, amembers@fas.harvard.edu.