FACILITY INFORMATION

* Please see the facility hours page for special closings and reduced facility hours in February:  http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours

PROGRAMS

Group Exercise
The Spring 2010 GX Schedule is currently running at both the MAC & Hemenway.
Check it out at http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules

Specialty Classes
Spring 2010 specialty are running for 8 weeks beginning the week of February 8th. We are offering exciting and educational programs such as Buddha Camp, Fit Mamas, Belly Dance, Yoga for Pain & Injury Relief, Hip Hop, Salsa, Ballet and MORE! Registration is now LIVE online until Wednesday, February 3rd. For course offerings and online registration please to go: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/specialty_classes

Team Fitness Challenge
The registration deadline for TFC has been extended until Friday, January 29th!
TFC is back! Last year, over 400 people in the Harvard community participated the Team Fitness Challenge in valiant efforts to meet their fitness goals. Overwhelmingly, they did: we heard from team members that they lost weight, dropped pant sizes, developed healthy exercise habits, and gained strength and aerobic capacity. Round up a group of 6-8 participants and register your team this January. The challenge runs for 6 weeks beginning February 1st! For more information please view the web page at: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/tfc
Please contact Kerry Smith at ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu or Kristina Courage at hemops@fas.harvard.edu with any questions about this program.

Harvard Trim & Fit
Are you struggling to shed those last few stubborn pounds?
Or, have you reached your goal weight but need some extra motivation to maintain it?
Do you know what you SHOULD be doing for health and fitness, but find yourself straying off course?
Then Harvard Trim & Fit is for YOU!
8-week session:
Dates: February 16th-April 13th 2010
Time: 12:15-1:10pm
Location: Malkin Athletic Center
Online registration is now LIVE. To access the online registration please and find out additional information about this program please go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/trim_fit

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!
Mondays & Wednesdays 1:15-2:10pm
February 8th- April 26th 2010
No class February 15th, March 15th or March 17th
Online registration is now LIVE. To access the online registration and find additional information about this program please go to:http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/slim_down

Yoga Workshops
Yoga workshops will be offered twice per month at Hemenway Gymnasium this spring. Each workshop will focus on a particular skill or style of yoga. Workshops are complimentary for facility members who have group exercise class access. Facility members who have not purchased group exercise class access may attend by paying the $10.00 drop-in fee at the front desk of Hemenway Gymnasium. Twenty-five class passes will be available 30 minutes prior to the start time of class on a first-come, first-serve basis. For a full listing of offerings please visit: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/yoga_workshops

Strength Training Orientations
 Looking for an efficient workout? Sign up for a Strength Training Orientation! A Personal Trainer will lead each 45-minute group session will teach you how to use the weight machines in the express circuit, along with basic use of cardio machines. Each participant will receive a strength worksheet. There is a $5.00 fee for the orientation and pre-registration is required. Sign up at the front desk at least 24 hours in advance. Orientations with less than 3 participants enrolled with be canceled due to low enrollment.

Upcoming Strength Training Orientations at Hemenway                
Thursday, January, 28th 5:30pm-6:15pm
Tuesday, February 9th 12:30pm-1:15pm
Thursday, February 25th 5:30pm-6:15pm
Tuesday, March 9th @ 5:30pm
Thursday, March 25th @ 12:30pm
Please contact Kerry Smith at ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu with any questions.

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Upcoming Strength Training Orientations at the MAC
Wednesday, February 10th @ 1:15pm
Thursday, February 25th @ 12:30pm
Tuesday, March 9th @ 12:30
Wednesday, March 24th @ 4:30pm
Please contact Kate Doherty at fitness@fas.harvard.edu with any questions. 
   
 
Healthy Regards,

Cristina Hoff