Let’s face it, taking care of ourselves physically and mentally can be difficult around the holidays. Fortunately, the MIT Recreation team is here to help you finish 2024 strong with our annual 60 Days of Wellness program, starting on November 12th! The program is divided into three themes: Starting Strong, Progress Makes Perfect, and Locking
READ MOREAre you ready to enter your Group Exercise era? Try out our classes for free during our First Week Fitness Festival! Get a front row spot to take Yoga, Zumba, Cycle, Strictly Strength, and so much more. This is open to students, members, and non-members for free. Dates: Monday 9/9 – Saturday 9/14 Registration: save your
READ MOREBy Demetris Chambliss, full-time swim instructor What is National Water Safety Month? Every May, we celebrate National Water Safety Month, an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American Red Cross, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, National Recreation and Park Association, and World Waterpark Association. Throughout the month, aquatic
READ MORELooking for some movement-based motivation this summer? Set yourself up for success and enroll in our unlimited monthly Group Exercise pass at a discount! Registration period: 5/20/24 – 5/29/24 New Unlimited Group Exercise monthly pass users receive $10 off for June AND July! Already a monthly pass user? Refer a friend to the monthly pass
READ MOREAs finals approach, the rise in stress levels and the pressure to maintain a competitive GPA can take its toll on mental health, contributing to anxiety and even depression. Research has shown that what you eat (or don’t eat) can play a role in exacerbating or alleviating these symptoms. Our brains are incredibly complex organs
READ MOREBy Rosanne Walsh, RD, LDN Registered Dietitian As we welcome spring, many of us are eager to embrace outdoor training. Signing up for a race like the upcoming Spring Classic 5K is a great motivator to log some miles and enjoy the warmer temperatures we have waited months to enjoy. And whether it’s your first
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