FACILITY HOURS

* The September 2010 facility schedule is available on our website. For details, including Labor Day weekend facility hours, please go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours

* Fall Academic hours begin at today at Hemenway Gymnasium.

* The Malkin Athletic Center will be open on Labor Day, Monday September 6^th from 12:00-5:00pm. All other Recreation Facilities will be closed for the holiday.

Locker Rentals at the MAC

* Locker rentals are available at the Malkin Athletic Center beginning on 9/1/2010. Please email Matt at macinfo@fas.harvard.edu for additional information.

FALL RECREATION EVENTS

Intro to GX Classes

On Monday, 8/30 and Tuesday 8/31 we are offering complimentary Intro Classes at the Malkin Athletic Center. These classes will break down the basic fundamentals of these popular GX formats to get you ready to join in the fun this Fall!

These classes are complimentary for MAC facility members. Pre-registration is not necessary. Please arrive at the front desk up to 30 minutes prior to the start time of this class to sign in and pick up a class pass. Please contact Dawn Stenis at macfit@fas.harvard.edu for additional information.

Intro Class Schedule:

Monday 8/30 Intro to Indoor Cycling with Kate Doherty 4:30-5:25pm IC Studio

Monday 8/30 Intro to Pilates with Cristina Hoff 5:15-6:00pm Mezzanine

Monday 8/30 Intro to Yoga 6:15-7:00pm with Kerry Smith Mezzanine

Tuesday 8/31 Intro to Step 5:15-6:00pm with Dawn Stenis Mezzanine

Tuesday 8/31 Intro to ZUMBA 6:00-6:45pm with Dawn Stenis Mezzanine

ZUMBA HAPPY-HOUR: Join the party this September at the MAC with the first ZUMBA HAPPY HOUR!

Join Harvard Recreation’s ZUMBA instructors in the MAC mezzanine for a fun-filled, high-energy ZUMBA class. Bring a bottle of water, wear athletic sneakers and be prepared to sweat.

Date: Friday, September 10th

TIME CHANGE:5:15-6:45PM

Location: MAC Mezzanine

This event is complimentary for Recreation facility members with Group Exercise class access. Facility members without class access may pay the $10.00 drop in fee for this class. For more information go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/zumba

Yoga on the Quad: Join the Harvard Community For An Outdoor OM

Harvard Recreation & The Center for Wellness are pleased to present YOGA ON THE QUAD

When: Saturday, September 11th, 2010, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Rain date: Saturday, September 18th, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: The Quad outside the Malkin Athletic Center, Harvard University

This complimentary all-levels yoga class will feature Harvard Recreation and Harvard Wellness Center yoga instructors, who will lead Harvard students, staff, alumni, and affiliates through a 2-hour yoga class outside in the sun. This complimentary event is a great way for new and experienced yogis to come together as a community and celebrate yoga, exercise and well-being. For more information go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/quadyoga

Back 2 School Bootcamp: Need to jumpstart your Fall Semester exercise routine?

Back to School Bootcamp is perfect for anyone at any level of fitness experience, and its free!

This special event will be broken into 3 sections all packed into 1 educational and fun hour!

First the MAC trainers will coach you through a 40 minute circuit style routine guaranteed to get you on the right track with your fitness routine this semester. Next, the trainer will lead a Q & A session where participants will have the opportunity to ask their burning fitness related questions. At the end the trainers will demonstrate recovery techniques using the foam roller. All participants will receive a hand out outlining the circuit.

WHO: COMPLIMENTARY for MAC facility members

WHEN: Wednesday, September 22nd, 7pm-8pm

WHERE: MAC Mezzanine

For more information go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/back2school

PROGRAMS

Specialty Classes: Fall 2010 Specialty classes will run for 8 weeks beginning October 2^nd. Registration will be available online between Monday, 9/20 and Wednesday 9/29. Course offerings include Couch to 5K, Ballet, Hip Hop, Fit Mamas, Latin Dance, Progressive Pilates, Belly Dance, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Ice Skating, Iron Yoga, Extreme Bootcamp, Ballroom Dance, BOSU Equilibrium & MORE! For course descriptions please go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/specialty_classes

GROUP EXERCISE: The Fall 2010 schedule will begin at both the MAC & Hemenway on Wednesday, September 1st 2010. Both schedules can be found online:

http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules

Harvard Slim Down: Have you tried to lose weight in the past, only to fail? Are you wanting to make healthy lifestyle changes, but just aren't sure where to start? Then Harvard Slim Down is designed just for YOU!

Class Dates:

Mondays & Wednesdays 1:15-2:10 pm

October 4 – December 17, 2010

Location: Malkin Athletic Center

Registration is ONLINE September 20^th-29^th 2010

For more information go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/slim_down

Strength Clinics: NEW Strength Clinics have just been added to the Fall line-up at Hemenway Gymnasium. Strength Training for Women, Kettlebell Clinic, The Benchpress & Progressive Power Lifting will run for 6 weeks beginning October 4th. Classes are limited to 3-6 participants allowing each participant to receive individual attention which will allow them to progress each week. *Facility Membership is required* Fee: $120.00 per person per clinic. Registration is September 20th-29th online. For additional information please go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/strength_trainingorientations

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.

**Please contact Mike Doyle with any questions regarding STOs: hempt@fas.harvard.edu. http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/strength_trainingorientations

The fee for this course is $5.00. Advanced registration at the front desk is required 24 hours prior to the class.

Upcoming Basic STOs:

MAC

Friday, 9/17: 12:15-1pm

Thursday, 9/23: 5:30-6:15pm

Hemenway

Monday, 9/13: 5:30-6:15pm

Monday, 9/20: 12:15-1pm

Employment: Lifeguards
The Department of Athletics is accepting applications for lifeguards to work 17 hours or less per week. Must possess current certification in the following areas: American Red Cross and/or equivalent certification in Lifeguard Training, Community First Aid Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer. If interested, please contact Gary Brown at gbrown@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

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