FACILITY HOURS
* The October & November 2010 facility schedule is available on our website. For
details, please go to:
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours
* The Murr Center will be closed this Saturday, Oct 16 as we are hosting a football game.
* Blodgett will offer recreational swimming from 12pm - 2pm on Saturday, Oct 23rd and
Sunday, Oct 24th due to a swim meet next weekend.
FALL RECREATION EVENTS
Pilates for Pink:
Support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Workout to help fight
Breast Cancer at our 4th Annual Pilates for Pink Charity Class!
Details: Wednesday, October 13th
Time: Check in is 6:30-6:50pm the workout is 7:00-7:55pm
Location: MAC Mezzanine
Online registration is September 20th-October 12th
To register for this event go to:
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/pilates4pink
We will accept in person registrations tomorrow at the event, but pre-registration is
strongly recommended.
A $10.00 donation is suggested per person. All participants who donate will receive a
raffle ticket. Raffle prizes include gift cards, 1-1 personal training or private pilates
session, massage from the Center for Wellness, 2 Lululemon outfits and much MORE!!
Please email Cristina Hoff at hemfit@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:hemfit@fas.harvard.edu>
with additional questions.
SAVE THE DATE: THRILLER DANCE PARTY
Come and learn the choreography from Michael Jackson's famous "Thriller"
video! In this workshop you will learn a portion of the routine from the video and many of
Michael Jackson's one of a kind dance moves.
Date: Wednesday, October 27th
Time: 7:00-8:15pm
Location: Malkin Athletic Center, Mezzanine
Instructor: Cristina Hoff
Registration fees: $8.00 for facility members
$12.00 for Harvard Affiliate non- facility members.
Space is limited and is available on a first come first serve basis.
Register at the front desk of Hemenway Gymnasium or the
Malkin Athletic Center between 10/13-10/26 to guarantee your spot!!
For more information contact Cristina Hoff at hemfit(a)fas.harvard.edu
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/danceworkshops
NEW Dance Workshop: Learn, Move, Energize... *"VELVET"* 2 hr Nia Playshop!
Nia is the ultimate "love your body workout" that stimulates and integrates your
body, mind and spirit. Nia combines dance, martial arts, yoga, hot music, precision,
self-expression, mindfulness, conditioning and fun!
1st Hour = Learn the Moves
2nd Hour = Energize the routine "Velvet"
Led by Julianne Corey , Nia Black Belt
Saturday, Oct 23
10:30am-12:30pm
Hemenway Gymnasium
Cost: $15 members/$20 non-member affiliates
Register at the front desk of Hemenway Gymnasium or the
Malkin Athletic Center between 10/13-10/22 to guarantee your spot!!
For more information contact Cristina Hoff at hemfit(a)fas.harvard.edu
Yoga on the Quad: Join the Harvard Community For An Outdoor OM
Thank you to everyone who participated in Yoga on the Quad on Saturday, September 11th.
The event was a huge success! Over 50 participants came out to practice Yoga! Due to the
success of this program we are offering 1 additional events this October.
Dates: Saturday, October 23rd from 12:00-12:55p.m.--Hatha Yoga with Ray Iasiello
For more information go to:
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/quadyoga
or email Kerry Smith at ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu>.
PROGRAMS
SWIM LESSONS RETURN TO THE MAC!
We will begin taking requests for Adult Private, Buddy (2 adults) and semi-private (3-6
adults) as well as youth swim lessons next week. Please check the website for details and
the request form beginning Friday October 15th.
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/aquatics/index
Group Exercise:
Have you tried a GX class yet this semester? Join in the fun this week!
The MAC & Hemenway schedules can be found online! Students have complimentary class
access.
Attention Graduate Students: To activate your complimentary access please see our website
for step by step instructions.
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules
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.
MAC:
Friday, 10/22 12:15-1pm
Hemenway:
Thursday, 10/21: 5:30-6:15pm
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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