Happy 2012 and WELCOME BACK!!!! Here’s what’s new with Harvard Recreation & Wellness.

FACILITY HOURS

• Facility hours for the Spring semester are available at http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours Please be sure to check out the schedule for updates for ALL facilities.

MEMBERSHIP

• Memberships for the academic year and fall semester are now on sale online and in person. For additional information please contact Kristin LeBel amembers@fas.harvard.edu.
• To renew your locker at Blodgett, please visit the Murr Center Conditioning Room front desk between 9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday, or contact Casey Blodget at caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu.

SPECIAL EVENTS

J-TERM WINTER PROGRAMMING

· J-Term winter programming is BIG this year. Highlighted events include Optimal Health at Harvard and The Biggest Loser motivational talk.

o Optimal Health Tuesday January 17^th 2-5pm @ Fong Auditorium

o Biggest Loser Motivational Speakers Thursday January 19^th 5-7pm @ MAC followed with a reception at Tommy Doyle’s (7:30-9pm)

· For information on all of the J-Term events please visit http://recreation.gocrimson.com/wintersession.

PROGRAMS

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

• The Spring 2012 Group Exercise Schedules will run from January 23^rd – May 13th . The schedules can be viewed on our website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules

SPECIALTY CLASSES

· During each semester we also offer progressive Specialty classes, with each week's instruction building on the prior classes. These classes include:  Belly Dance, MTV Dance, Hip Hop, Meditation, Bootcamp, Ballet, Salsa, BOSU Equilibrium & many more offerings.

· For additional information: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/2012_Spring_Specialty_classes

TRX

· Check out the latest craze with TRX training. We offer 55min or 30min classes. All levels are welcome!

· For additional information: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/TRX

DANCE WORKSHOPS

· Join us as we learn to shuffle and shake it with one of our three dance workshops. Experience is not required!

· For additional information: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/danceworkshops

HARVARD SLIM DOWN

· Start 2012 off right with the Harvard Slim Down(HSD) program. HSD includes activity classes, personal training sessions, nutritional appointments, equipment and so much more! Make 2012 YOUR year!

· For additional information: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/HSD2012

STRENGTH TRAINING ORIENTATIONS

· 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.

· For additional information: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/strength_trainingorientations

SCUBA & SWIM LESSONS

· Learn to scuba or swim at the Malkin Athletic Centers. Classes are for beginner, intermediate or experienced. No prior swim experience is necessary!

· For additional information: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/swimprograms

HARVARD ON THE MOVE

• The program also offers workshops and lectures highlighting relevant research and practical information.
• 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

• Come on down to the Murr Center for the Noon or 6:30/7:00pm Tennis Clinics (Mondays and Wednesdays: 7pm start time; Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:30pm start time)!  *Must bring tennis racquet.
• 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.

GOLF LESSONS/SIMULATOR

• For questions call the Murr Center Front Desk at (617) 495-3454 or email Casey Blodget, caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu

Kerry Antunes

Assistant Fitness Manager

Harvard University

Hemenway Gymnasium

(Office)617-496-6589