FACILITY HOURS
* The September 2010 facility schedule is available on our website. For details, including
Labor Day weekend facility hours, please go to:
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours
* Fall Academic hours begin at today at Hemenway Gymnasium.
* The Malkin Athletic Center will be open on Labor Day, Monday September 6th from
12:00-5:00pm. All other Recreation Facilities will be closed for the holiday.
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
Intro to GX Classes
On Monday, 8/30 and Tuesday 8/31 we are offering complimentary Intro Classes at the Malkin
Athletic Center. These classes will break down the basic fundamentals of these popular GX
formats to get you ready to join in the fun this Fall!
These classes are complimentary for MAC facility members. Pre-registration is not
necessary. Please arrive at the front desk up to 30 minutes prior to the start time of
this class to sign in and pick up a class pass. Please contact Dawn Stenis at
macfit(a)fas.harvard.edu for additional information.
Intro Class Schedule:
Monday 8/30 Intro to Indoor Cycling with Kate Doherty 4:30-5:25pm IC Studio
Monday 8/30 Intro to Pilates with Cristina Hoff 5:15-6:00pm Mezzanine
Monday 8/30 Intro to Yoga 6:15-7:00pm with Kerry Smith Mezzanine
Tuesday 8/31 Intro to Step 5:15-6:00pm with Dawn Stenis Mezzanine
Tuesday 8/31 Intro to ZUMBA 6:00-6:45pm with Dawn Stenis Mezzanine
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 CHANGE:5:15-6:45PM
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
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
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
Specialty Classes: Fall 2010 Specialty classes will run for 8 weeks beginning October 2nd.
Registration will be available online between Monday, 9/20 and Wednesday 9/29. Course
offerings include Couch to 5K, Ballet, Hip Hop, Fit Mamas, Latin Dance, Progressive
Pilates, Belly Dance, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Ice Skating, Iron Yoga, Extreme Bootcamp,
Ballroom Dance, BOSU Equilibrium & MORE! For course descriptions please go to:
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/specialty_classes
GROUP EXERCISE: The Fall 2010 schedule will begin at both the MAC & Hemenway on
Wednesday, September 1st 2010. Both schedules can be found online:
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules
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!
Class Dates:
Mondays & Wednesdays 1:15-2:10 pm
October 4 - December 17, 2010
Location: Malkin Athletic Center
Registration is ONLINE September 20th-29th 2010
For more information go to:
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/slim_down
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-29th 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(a)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
Employment: Lifeguards
The Department of Athletics is accepting applications for lifeguards to work 17 hours or
less per week. Must possess current certification in the following areas: American Red
Cross and/or equivalent certification in Lifeguard Training, Community First Aid Training,
CPR for the Professional Rescuer. If interested, please contact Gary Brown at
gbrown(a)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