Group Exercise Classes

Group Exercise classes include aqua aerobics, pilates, kickboxing, yoga, step, muscle conditioning, and many more (full list of class descriptions). The majority of these classes are held in the MAC mezzanine or indoor cycling studio and the Hemenway multipurpose room.

How do I participate in Harvard's Group Exercise Classes?

Staff & Non-Summer School Students: In order to attend Group Ex classes, you must first have membership to the appropriate facility. Please note that the membership structure has changed this year.  In addition to your annual or seasonal membership, you will be given the option of four add ons:  towel service, class access, squash membership and tennis membership. In the past, class access has been processed in person at the MAC and Hemenway, whereas this year it must be processed in addition to your membership online. Your ID will be activated with the add on information as soon as the purchase is complete. Please also note that if you do not purchase class access we will honor those who have a June 2009 sticker on their ID until June 30th. Beginning July 1st, you will have to pay a $10 drop in class fee for each class you would like to attend.

Summer School Students:  Summer school students must sign up for group exercise classes in person. We are holding group exercise class registration for summer school students on Sunday, June 21st 11-3pm on the Science Center Lawn & Monday June 22nd 11:30-1:00pm in the Hemenway lobby. The cost for summer access is $65.00 during one of the designated registration times and $75.00 outside of the designated registration times.  If you miss registration, you may register at the front desk of either facility (no registrations between 4-5:30 pm weekdays.)

How do I participate in classes after I obtain access? Once you have taken these steps, you will receive a sticker on your ID. Whenever you want to attend a class, show the sticker to the front desk attendant and ask for a class pass. The front desk attendants will begin handing out passes 30 minutes prior to the start of each class. You may only take a pass for yourself, and you may not attend class without a pass. The instructor will collect the passes. If the front desk runs out of passes, the class is full for that particular session, and will reset each time. Download current Group Ex schedules, below.

What if I just want to try one group exercise class? You can try a group exercise class by paying a $10.00 drop in fee. Choose the class you would like to try and complete the drop in form at the front desk.

Hemenway GX Schedule July 20-August 7 2009 (Updated July 10) 

Hemenway GX Schedule August 10-September 11 (Updated August 5)

Please note: Class attendance numbers will be monitored and classes with consistently low attendance may be eliminated.

New! Private Group Exercise Class Request  

These classes are not progressive, so beginners can drop in at any time during the semester. You do not need to sign up for specific classes, but can try out several classes or attend various classes as your schedule and mood changes.

During the academic year, class access is free for students; there is a fee for all non-students. This fee includes the classes at the MAC and at Hemenway, as well as the January class schedule and late Spring. In the summer months, all participants (regardless of affiliation or number of years of service) must pay to participate in group exercise classes. Please note: purchasing class access does not grant you facility access. Facility access (membership) must be purchased through the ticket office. Go to the memberships link of the website or call (617) 495-2211.

Specialty Classes

We also offer progressive Specialty classes, with each week's instruction building on the prior classes. These classes include Dance Conditioning, Ballroom Dance 1 & 2, Salsa 1 & 2, Hip Hop Dance, Pilates Mat Work (beginner level), Pilates Mat Progression (intermediate to advanced level), Fencing I & II, Power Training, Ice Skating for Beginners, Ice Skating for Figure Skaters, Ice Skating for Hockey Skaters, Beginner/Advanced Beginner Swimming, Intermediate Swimming, Stroke Improvement and Fitness Swim Challenge. Due to the specialized subject matter, smaller size and more intensive focus of the instructor, there is a fee for all members to attend these classes. Non-MAC or Hemenway members are eligible to participate only as the partner of a Harvard affiliate in classes requiring a partner. Specialty classes are offered at the beginning of each semester; schedules will be posted in the weeks preceding the sign-up period. Please note: purchasing specialty class access does not grant you facility access. Facility access (membership) must be purchased through the ticket office. Go to the memberships link of the website or call (617) 495-2211.

New! Summer 2009 Small Group Personal Training Brochure

New! Summer 2009 Specialty Programs Brochure

New! Summer 2009 OUTDOOR Specialty Programs

Seasonal Programs

Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking is t he hottest fitness activity sweeping the country! By simply adding poles to your walking, you can effectively engage your entire body! Nordic Walking classes are held on Classes are held on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:10-1:00pm and Wednesdays from 5:00-5:55pm. Please pick up a pass at the front desk.

Harvard Slim Down

Update: The Summer 2009 session will not begin on June 15th as scheduled. Instead it will begin on Monday, June 22nd. Registration has been extended until Friday, June 19th and the late registration has been eliminated. Please register at the front desk of Hemenway.

Congratulations to the Spring 2009 HSD class for successfully completing the program.

Summer 2009 Session Information: 

• 8-week program, running from June 22nd-August 12thth 2009

• Classes will be Mondays & Wednesdays from 1:15-2:10 pm at Hemenway.

• Registration is Monday, June 1st-Friday, June 19th at the front desk at Hemenway.
  

• Please register in person.
  

What is Harvard Slim Down (HSD)?
HSD is a program designed to encourage gradual, do-able lifestyle changes, to help you become your own success story!

Who should participate in HSD?
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? If you answered "yes", then Harvard Slim Down is designed just for you! HSD is for the brand-new, beginning exerciser to the intermediate exerciser.

What is included in the 8-week program?

                  BRAND NEW THIS SESSION!!                      
1 One-on-One session with a Registered Dietician (Cost regularly $65)

16 activity classes led by a variety of lifestyle-change coaches. Your coaches will take you through a

wide variety of workouts designed to maximize your success & safe weight-loss.

The classes will be a sampling ofthe group exercise classes that we offer at the MAC and Hemenway. 

The class will meet twice per week.

(Cost regularly $112)

2 One-on-One Personal training sessions with a certified Personal Trainer.

(Cost Regularly $110)

Unlimited Group Exercise Class Access at Hemenway

(Cost regularly $75)

Spri  Resistance Tubing Home-Exercise kit – optional

(Cost regularly $20)

Weekly email support and motivation from your coaches and/or personal trainer to keep you on track
 and to answer your questions and concerns. (Value:  PRICELESS!)

TOTAL PACKAGE VALUE is more than $380!

DETAILS:
Cost is $225* per person,
if pre-paid in one lump-sum.  
*Add $17 for Spri band package (total $232).
OR
Make 2 payments of $120 each*.  The first is due at time of registration to guarantee your spot in class.  
The second payment is due no later than June 15th.
*add $17 to first payment if you would like to order the Spri Bands.

Please note: purchasing HSD package does not give you facility access. You must have facility membership to the MAC in order to participate. Please contact the ticket office (617) 495-2211 or www.gocrimson.com to purchase facility access.

Harvard Trim & Fit

Update: The Summer 2009 session will not begin on June 16th as scheduled. Instead it will begin the week of June 22nd. Registration has been extended until Friday, June 19th and the late registration has been eliminated. Please register at the front desk of Hemenway.

At Hemenway Gymnasium

Harvard Trim & Fit Program Dates:
8-week session:  June 20th – August 13th, 2009
2 sections, each meeting once per week: register for the section that works best for you.
Morning section is Tuesdays at 9:30-10:25am
Afternoon section is Thursdays at 1:15-2:10pm

What is Harvard Trim & Fit (HTF)?

Originally designed as a follow-up program to Harvard Slim Down, HTF will include classes that meet once weekly to encourage you to continue on you path to the healthier new you. Harvard Slim Down is not a prerequisite. This class is for anyone who meets the following criteria: HTF is for the intermediate exerciser, who has a basic knowledge of correct exercise form (can perform squats, lunges and planks with proper form), and has a basic fitness base (can tolerate 20 consecutive minutes of moderate-level cardiovascular exercise). If you do not have the basic knowledge of correct exercise form and/or do not have a basic fitness base, then please consider taking Harvard Slim Down, or trying one of our small group personal training classes.

Who should participate in HTF?

You should participate in HTF if any of the following describe you:

What is included in the program?

OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
You may add on one or both of the following services to customize your experience.  We are offering these services to you at a discount from our regular prices, for participating in HTF.  Take advantage of them if you need them, or don’t, if you don’t!
Optional Service #1:  One 55 minute session with a registered dietician  Add $50 (regular price is $65) Optional Service #2:  One 55 minute session with a certified personal trainer:  Add $40 (regular price $55)


Pricing options: Customize your experience to your needs
 8 Week Program only: $104
 Program plus Nutrition: $154
 Program plus Personal training  $144
 Program plus nutrition and personal training: $194

For more information, contact
Dawn Murdock
Area Fitness Program Manager
617.496.8770
macfit@fas.harvard.edu

Strength Training Orientations

New to strength training, or to the MAC or Hemenway? A Strength Training Orientation may be for you. This complimentary 45-minute group orientation is designed to teach participants how to adjust the strength training machines in the MAC or Hemenway strength training rooms. All Icarian and Precor selectorized strength training equipment pieces are fully adjustable in a variety of ways, and a member of the Fitness Staff will demonstrate how to change the settings. Weight room etiquette will also be covered.

This session is not designed to provide exercise recommendations, weight lifting form, or a resistance training program. Limited to 10 participants per session.

Sessions are held at the beginning of each season: late September, early February, and early July. Please sign up or request more information at either front desk or by calling (617) 495-2219 (MAC STOs) or (617) 495-3435 (Hemenway STOs).

Summer 2009 Strength Training Orientations at Hemenway Gymnasium

Register at the front desk of Hemenway or by contacting Cristina at hemfit@fas.harvard.edu

Tuesday, 6/23 5:00-5:30pm

Friday, 6/26 3:00-3:30pm

Monday, 6/29 5:00-5:30pm

Wednesday, 7/1 5:30-6:00pm

Summer 2009 Strength Training Orientation Schedule at the Murr Center

Register at the Murr front desk or by contacting Kate at fitness@fas.harvard.edu

Monday, June 15th 12:00-12:30pm

Wednesday, June 17th 9:00-9:30am

Wednesday, June 24th 12:00-12:30pm

Thursday, June 25th 4:00-4:30pm

Monday, June 29th 12:00-12:30pm

Thursday, July 2nd 9:30-10:00am  

Personal Training

Discover the benefits of Harvard's Personal Training services. A fully certified fitness specialist at the MAC or Hemenway will customize individual training programs that will help you achieve your health and fitness goals. The individualized sessions provide direction, motivation, and program adjustments as needed. Your training sessions may take place in our Personal Training Studio on the basement level of the MAC.

Personal Training is available at both Hemenway Gymnasium & the Murr Center this summer. PT will resume at the MAC this fall.

To schedule an appointment at Hemenway, please download a Hemenway personal training form or contact the fitness program manager:

Hemenway: (617) 495-3435; hemfit@fas.harvard.edu; fax forms to (617) 496-8665.

Hem PT Request Form         

To schedule an appointment at the Murr Center, please download a Murr personal training form or contact the fitness program manager:

MAC/Murr PT Contact: (617) 496-8770; macfit@fas.harvard.edu; fax forms to (617) 384-7626.

Murr Center PT Request Form

Initial consultation is complimentary. Comfortable clothing and athletic footwear is required.

A variety of personal training packages are available to best suit your needs including:
1 on 1 training, Buddy training & Small Group Personal training packages.
                                                                          
For Buddy Training & SGPT simply recruit a buddy or group of 4-10 friends with similar fitness goals,
fitness level and schedule to train along with you.   

Personal Training Packages

# of sessions........1 on 1........Buddy

1 session...........$55.............$83

* 3 sessions.........$135..........$203

  5 sessions..........$240...........$360

10 sessions..........$460..........$690

*one time offer only*

Small Group Personal Training Pricing
Five Session Packages
4-6 friends: $75 per person
7-8 friends: $70 per person
9-10 friends: $65 per person

A commitment of 5 personal training sessions is required for Small Group Personal Training.
All PT sessions are 55 minutes in length.

New! Fitness Assessments
Body Composition Assessment: $35.00
This 30 minute session with a Personal Trainer includes weight, measurements and skin fold testing.

Fitness Testing:$40.00
This 35 minutes session with a Personal Trainer includes cardio-respiratory fitness (3 minute step test), upper body endurance (push up), abdominal endurance (crunch), flexibility assessment (sit & reach) .

Total Assessment:$50.00
This 60 minute session includes the Body Composition and Fitness Assessments.
To schedule an assessment please contact the Fitness Program Manager. 

New! Small Group Personal Training Specialty Classes Summer 2009
Do you feel like you are just going through the motions with your exercise routine?
Are you interested in personal training, but don't have the time or the money?
Then Small Group Personal Training is for you!
Classes are limited to 5-10 participants allowing each participant to receive individual attention and walk
away with a fitness routine to do on your own.
Summer Sizzler, PT for Yogi's and Cycle In/Stretch Out all begin June 29th.