[Athleticfacilitymembers-list] Holiday hour, recreation gift offerings, and Team Fitness Challenge

Hi all, This is a three-part email, containing information regarding our holiday hours, recreation gift opportunities, and the upcoming TEAM FITNESS CHALLENGE. Please read the parts that pertain to you carefully, and, as always, if you have questions or concerns, contact me (macinfo(a)fas.harvard.edu <mailto:macinfo@fas.harvard.edu>; 617/495-4838). First, please note our *Christmas hours:* * Malkin Athletic Center* Sunday, Dec. 17: 9am-9pm Pool: 9am-noon Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 18-20: 6am-7pm Pool: 7am-5pm Thursday, Dec. 21: 6am-3pm Pool: 7am-2:30pm Dec. 22-Jan 1: CLOSED Tuesday, Jan. 2: 9am-7pm *Hemenway Gymnasium* *Sun, Dec. 17: 9am-9pm* *Mon-Wed, Dec. 18-20:* *6:30am-9pm* *Thurs, Dec. 21: 6:30am-3pm* Dec. 22-Jan 1: CLOSED Tuesday, Jan. 2: 9am-7pm *Blodgett Pool* *Sun. Dec. 24 & Mon. Dec. 25: CLOSED* *Tues. Dec. 26-Fri. Dec. 29: 10am-3pm; 5-9pm* *Sat. Dec. 30: 12-6pm* *Sun. Dec. 31-Mon. Jan 1: CLOSED*** Second, as you make your gift lists, don't forget the *gift opportunities available from Harvard recreation:* gift certificates are available for personal training, golf, tennis and squash lessons, private swim lessons, and sessions with our state of the art golf simulator. Purchase these treats for a friend or loved one, or drop some hints if you'd love to receive any of these services. *PERSONAL TRAINING* Whether you're recovering from an injury, taking your workout to the next level, or interested in incorporating fitness into your lifestyle, a personal trainer can help you reach your goals. One of our certified fitness professionals will craft personal, progressive workouts for you, taking into account your fitness history, preferences, and goals. Your trainer will then guide you through your workouts, carefully watching your form and adjusting the workout accordingly. Why wait? A personal trainer can help you implement the habits you've hoped for and reach the goals that seem unattainable. *GOLF* Are you looking to take that first golf lesson you've been talking about, but keep putting off? Take advantage of Harvard University's golf professional now. Tom Shea has been teaching all levels of golfers for 42 years. His philosophy is that golf is easy: easy to learn and easy to play. If you are willing to relax and enjoy yourself you'll learn, and if you don't know how to do that, he will show you. Already experienced players can eradicate bad habits and improve form. Clinics, group, and private lessons are available. For more information and prices contact Grace at 617.495.3454 *TENNIS & SQUASH* Take advantage of our 6 state of the art indoor tennis courts. We offer private and small group lessons as well as clinics. Learn the basics, brush up your back hand, or amp up your game to shock your tennis buddy: our three professionals can teach you everything you need to know about tennis. For more information contact Grace at 617.495.3454 Finally, get ready for the *Team Fitness Challenge*! Pay attention since it starts on January 10^th this year: we wanted to get a full 8 weeks in before the renovation! Returning competitors, start recruiting your teams and challenging your rivals; new members, see below for details and email me with any questions. Wishing you happy, restful, and safe holidays! Jana This is an opt-in list: please feel free to unsubscribe yourself at http://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/athleticfacilitymembers-list Harvard Recreation announces *The All-Harvard Team Fitness Challenge* "I lost about 10 lbs during the fitness challenge and am in much better shape now. It was the first time in my life I consistently worked out for a period of two months" "Bring it back next year--both semesters! It was a great motivation and I felt and saw results in myself and my teammates. Thanks!" "Great program. More likely to work out with buddy system. Thanks for doing it." Last year, over 300 people in the Harvard community joined the Challenge as a way to attain their fitness goals. Overwhelmingly, they did: we heard from team members that they lost weight, dropped pant sizes, and gained strength and aerobic capacity. We also heard that they made friends, built community, and had a great time. The Second Annual Team Fitness Challenge starts January 10^th : are you going to be part of it? This is how it works: form a team of 6-10 Harvard affiliates (all members of Harvard athletic facilities). This can be your blocking group, colleagues in your department, members of your IM team, whomever--if you want to stack your team with 9 other faithful 7:15 am class attenders, go for it! Then for the next 8 weeks, we will track every minute your team members spend working out. At the end of the two months, we will tally up the results, and declare the winners! * * In addition to recognizing the superstars, we will also be recognizing all teams that attain the ACSM guidelines for physical activity (30 minutes in the gym 6-7 days a week plus minutes gained through every day activities, which we've translated as 180 minutes per team member per week). * * So challenge another department to participate. Get your lunch group together. Talk it up at the water cooler. Recruit your roommates. Registration packets will be at the MAC and Hemenway front desks in early December, so form a team and get ready to get fit! For more information, contact Jana Micomonaco (617/495-4838; macinfo(a)fas.harvard.edu <mailto:macinfo@fas.harvard.edu>). REGISTRATION PACKETS DUE JANUARY 5^th ! -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jana Micomonaco Senior Operations Manager Malkin Athletic Center/Hemenway Gymnasium 617/495-4838 macinfo(a)fas.harvard.edu