At three years old, the real work of learning to swim begins. In lessons at this age, your preschooler is starting to tackle the core skills of swimming. They are also beginning to learn more independently, in the pool without you or other guardians for the first time (but don’t worry, you won’t be more
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Katrina Ladd is one of two Assistant Fitness Directors with MIT Recreation, and the mastermind behind the new Indoor Winter Triathlon program. As a triathlete and long-distance runner herself, she knew that there was a large triathlon community within the Boston area – and that the facilities at MIT Recreation had the potential to fill
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Cardio and weight lifting equipment is great, but often times a lot of your fitness routine will take place away from the machines and on the mat. Foam rolling, stretching, and other flexibility training is an important (and very beneficial) aspect of any good workout plan. So, if you are working out with us in
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When is the right time to start swim lessons? This is a question many parents find themselves asking. At MIT Recreation, we believe that as early as 6 months of age is a good time to start introducing your child to the water and pool environment. For infants (18 months old and younger), this time
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Rowing: it’s not just for early mornings on the Charles River (although we love doing that too!). This cardio/strength combining exercise is easier to get the hang of than you might think, and comes with a host of benefits. If you haven’t added rowing to your workouts yet, here are the five reasons we recommend
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Our Boxing Conditioning class is always a great workout, and a fun time! See for yourself in this quick, behind the scenes, time-lapse film: If you have never tried boxing before, there are plenty of great reasons to consider adding it to your fitness routine. This full-body workout can be a great way to de-stress,
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