FACILITY HOURS
* The facility hours for January-March 2011 are posted on our site:
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours
PROGRAMS
GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULES:
The January GX Schedule runs January 3rd-21st at the MAC & Hemenway. There are NO GX
classes on Monday, January 17th.
The Spring GX Schedule runs Monday, January 24th-Sunday, May 15th.
Both schedules are now available online:
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules
SPECIALTY CLASSES:
Winter 2011 Specialty registration is January 24th-February 2nd online. Classes will run
for 6 weeks beginning the week of February 6th. Course offerings and descriptions will be
posted on our website on Monday, January 10th. We are offering exciting and education
programs including Ice Skating, Glee Club, Belly Dance, Hip Hop, Meditation, Ballet, MTV
Dance, Yin Yoga, Nia & MORE!
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/specialty_classes
RESOLUTION SOLUTION 2011, GAMES, WORKOUTS, WORKSHOPS & MORE:
Harvard's Recreation Department and the Center for Wellness bring you a week full of
games, workshops, work outs and more! Skating party, Rec Olympics, Golf Clinic, CPR
Certification, Massage for Every Body, Dodgeball Tournament, Cycle/Yoga combo class,
Meditation, Madden Football Tournament, Zumba Party! Tennis/Squash Clinic, Energy Max and
Yoga for Athletes sprinkled throughout the week. Attend one or attend them all!
Take a peek and mark your calendars for January 17th-21st 2011!
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/RS
HARVARD RECREATION SKI TRIP:
Come hit the slopes with Harvard Recreation! Day trip to Mount Sunapee in Newbury, NH.
Open to all Harvard affiliates. March 5, 2011.
Bus departs Harvard Stadium at 6:30AM and leaves the mountain at 4PM.
* Lift Ticket & Bus: $80
* Lift Ticket, Equipment Rental & Bus: $100
* Lift Ticket, 1 Hour Lesson & Bus: $105
* Lift Ticket, Equipment Rental, 1 Hour Lesson & Bus: $120
Email Casey Blodget at
caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu>
for more information and to sign up.
TEAM FITNESS CHALLENGE 2011:
Harvard Recreation's hottest, most competitive fitness challenge is back! Team
Fitness Challenge will run from Monday, Jan. 31st until Friday, March 11th.
This you have what it takes to win! Form a team of 6-8 Harvard affiliates and for 6 weeks,
track every minute that you and your team members spend working out! The top teams will be
posted weekly online and at the front desk at all eligible TFC locations: the MAC,
Hemenway, MURR and Blodgett pool.
Registration is Jan. 18th-31st. Please contact Kerry Smith at ptrainer(a)fas.harvard.edu for
additional information.
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/Team_Fitness_Challenge
GOLF LESSONS:
Lessons are now available with Men's Golf Coach, Jim Burke, PGA Member.
Packages include: 1 Lesson $60, 3 Lessons $160, 5 Lessons $240
Learn the Fundamentals of Golf! For Juniors and Adults of All Abilities.
For inquiries contact Jim Burke directly at
jrburke@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:jrburke@fas.harvard.edu>
MAC SWIM LESSONS:
We are now taking requests for Adult Private, Buddy (2 adults) and semi-private (3-6
adults) lessons. Please submit a Swim Lessons Request form and we will contact you to
schedule your lesson. The form is available on our website. For pricing & additional
information please go to:
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/aquatics/index
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.
* Duration: 45 Minutes
* Cost: $5/ participant (fee MUST be collected at the respective gym's front desk
at the time of sign up; all participants are required to have gym memberships)
* Participants: 3 members are the minimum need to run an STO, and there is a limit of
10 spaces available
* Additional info: STOs will be cancelled if there are not at least 3 participants
registered. Members will be reimbursed for STO cancellations or can sign up for the next
STO for no additional charge. Please note that these are not customized personal training
sessions. We are currently accepting Personal Training Request Forms at the front desk or
submit online.
Upcoming Basic STOs:
Hemenway
Thursday, January 13th 12:15pm-1:00pm
Thursday, January 27th 5:00-5:45pm
**Please contact Mike Doyle with any questions regarding STOs:
hempt@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:hempt@fas.harvard.edu>
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Healthy Regards,
Cristina Hoff
Cristina Hoff
Fitness Program Manager
Harvard University Recreation
Hemenway Gymnasium
Office line: (617) 495-3435
Fax: (617) 496-8665
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/landing/index