FACILITY HOURS

* The facility hours for January-March 2011 are posted on our site: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours

PROGRAMS

GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULES:

The January GX Schedule runs January 3^rd-21^st at the MAC & Hemenway. There are NO GX classes on Monday, January 17^th.

The Spring GX Schedule runs Monday, January 24^th-Sunday, May 15^th.

Both schedules are now available online: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules

SPECIALTY CLASSES:

Winter 2011 Specialty registration is January 24^th-February 2^nd online. Classes will run for 6 weeks beginning the week of February 6^th. Course offerings and descriptions will be posted on our website on Monday, January 10^th. We are offering exciting and education programs including Ice Skating, Glee Club, Belly Dance, Hip Hop, Meditation, Ballet, MTV Dance, Yin Yoga, Nia & MORE! http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/specialty_classes

RESOLUTION SOLUTION 2011, GAMES, WORKOUTS, WORKSHOPS & MORE:

Harvard's Recreation Department and the Center for Wellness bring you a week full of games, workshops, work outs and more! Skating party, Rec Olympics, Golf Clinic, CPR Certification, Massage for Every Body, Dodgeball Tournament, Cycle/Yoga combo class, Meditation, Madden Football Tournament, Zumba Party! Tennis/Squash Clinic, Energy Max and Yoga for Athletes sprinkled throughout the week. Attend one or attend them all!

Take a peek and mark your calendars for January 17th-21st 2011! http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/RS

HARVARD RECREATION SKI TRIP:

Come hit the slopes with Harvard Recreation! Day trip to Mount Sunapee in Newbury, NH. Open to all Harvard affiliates. March 5, 2011.

Bus departs Harvard Stadium at 6:30AM and leaves the mountain at 4PM.

• Lift Ticket & Bus: $80

• Lift Ticket, Equipment Rental & Bus: $100

• Lift Ticket, 1 Hour Lesson & Bus: $105

• Lift Ticket, Equipment Rental, 1 Hour Lesson & Bus: $120

Email Casey Blodget at caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu

for more information and to sign up.

TEAM FITNESS CHALLENGE 2011:

Harvard Recreation's hottest, most competitive fitness challenge is back! Team Fitness Challenge will run from Monday, Jan. 31st until Friday, March 11th.

This you have what it takes to win! Form a team of 6-8 Harvard affiliates and for 6 weeks, track every minute that you and your team members spend working out! The top teams will be posted weekly online and at the front desk at all eligible TFC locations: the MAC, Hemenway, MURR and Blodgett pool.

Registration is Jan. 18th-31st. Please contact Kerry Smith at ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu for additional information.

http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/Team_Fitness_Challenge

GOLF LESSONS:

Lessons are now available with Men's Golf Coach, Jim Burke, PGA Member.

Packages include: 1 Lesson $60, 3 Lessons $160, 5 Lessons $240

Learn the Fundamentals of Golf! For Juniors and Adults of All Abilities.

For inquiries contact Jim Burke directly at jrburke@fas.harvard.edu

MAC SWIM LESSONS:

We are now taking requests for Adult Private, Buddy (2 adults) and semi-private (3-6 adults) lessons. Please submit a Swim Lessons Request form and we will contact you to schedule your lesson. The form is available on our website. For pricing & additional information please go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/aquatics/index

Basic Strength Training Orientations:

Looking for an efficient workout? Want to learn how to use the machines safely and properly? Register for a Strength Training Orientation at the MAC or Hemenway. Strength Training orientations are 45-minute sessions, during which members are led through a row of circuit machines by a certified personal trainer. During the Basic STO, members will be provided with a list of the circuit machines along with information on technique, moderation, progression, and machine adjustments. Please note that these are not customized personal training sessions. Members will not be shown how to use dumbbells or cable machines, and will not be exercising during the STO.

* Duration: 45 Minutes

* Cost: $5/ participant (fee MUST be collected at the respective gym’s front desk at the time of sign up; all participants are required to have gym memberships)

* Participants: 3 members are the minimum need to run an STO, and there is a limit of 10 spaces available

* Additional info: STOs will be cancelled if there are not at least 3 participants registered. Members will be reimbursed for STO cancellations or can sign up for the next STO for no additional charge. Please note that these are not customized personal training sessions. We are currently accepting Personal Training Request Forms at the front desk or submit online.

Upcoming Basic STOs:

Hemenway

Thursday, January 13th 12:15pm-1:00pm

Thursday, January 27th 5:00-5:45pm

**Please contact Mike Doyle with any questions regarding STOs: hempt@fas.harvard.edu

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Healthy Regards,

Cristina Hoff

Fitness Program Manager

Harvard University Recreation

Hemenway Gymnasium

Office line: (617) 495-3435

Fax: (617) 496-8665

http://recreation.gocrimson.com/landing/index