FACILITY HOURS
* The Basketball Court at Hemenway Gymnasium will be closed on Saturday, 8/21 &
Sunday, 8/22 for maintenance.
* The August 2010 facility schedule is available on our website. For details, please go
to:
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours
*The MAC will re-open on Thursday, August 26th with Fall Academic hours.
* Fall Academic hours begin at Hemenway Gymnasium on Monday, August 30th.
Locker Rentals at the MAC
* Locker rentals are available at the Malkin Athletic Center beginning on 9/1/2010. Please
email Matt at macinfo(a)fas.harvard.edu for additional information.
FALL RECREATION EVENTS
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
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: 6:00-7:25pm
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
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
GROUP EXERCISE: The LATE SUMMER GX schedule is running at Hemenway Gymnasium Monday,
August 9th-Friday, August 20th. The schedule can be uploaded at
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules.
The Fall 2010 schedule will begin at both the MAC & Hemenway on Wednesday, September
1st 2010. This schedule will be available online by Monday, August 23rd.
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-30th 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<mailto: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
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Healthy Regards,
Cristina
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