*Blodgett Pool is closed on Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23.
*Blodgett Pool is closing at 8pm on selected dates through Thursday, January 21st. Please see the special hours page for details.
* All Recreation Facilities will be closed on Monday, January 18th for MLK Day.
* The Malkin Athletic Center will re-open on Sunday, January 24th.
* Please see the facility hours page for special closings and reduced facility hours in January:  http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Spring facility memberships are on sale. Fall memberships will expire on Friday, January 15th 2010.
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/membership

PROGRAMS

NEW! Open Gym Floor Reservation Policies at Hemenway Gymnasium
Beginning today all open gym floor reservations for Volleyball, Badminton, Futsal and Basketball must be placed at the front desk of Hemenway Gymnasium.
HLS Intramural reservations will still be made by contacting Cristina Hoff at hemfit@fas.harvard.edu
To view the new protocols please go to:  http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/facilities/Hemenway

Group Exercise
The January 2010 GX Schedule is currently running until Friday, January 22nd. Check it out at http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules
The Wednesday evening Hatha Yoga class (6:30-7:45pm) has been moved. This class will be held from 7:00-8:15pm on 1/13 and 1/20.

Harvard Trim & Fit & Harvard Slim Down are coming back this spring!
Harvard Trim & Fit Program Dates:
8-week session:
Dates: February 16th-April 13th 2010
Time: 12:15-1:10pm
Location: Malkin Athletic Center

Harvard Slim Down Program Dates:
Mondays & Wednesdays 1:15-2:10pm
February 8th- April 26th 2010
No class February 15th, March 15th or March 17th
Registration is January 25th-February 3rd 2010. Logistics and additional information about how to register will be announced by January 22nd.

Team Fitness Challenge
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. Registration is January 11th-27th and 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.

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
Tuesday, January 12th 12:30pm-1:15pm
Thursday, January, 28th 5:30pm-6:15pm
Please contact Kerry Smith at ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu with any questions.
     
 
Healthy Regards,

Cristina Hoff