Good News… Summer is here! If you love the water like we do, then this means a visit to a swimming pool (or two) is on your list of summer to-dos. Whether your visit to a pool is during a vacation to the Bahamas, in your neighborhood, or in a family member’s backyard; swimming is
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We often seek inspiration when it comes to relationships, child-rearing, or the workplace. Why not also in the gym? Beyond just a YouTube How-To or a new workout plan (which are still great of course…), fitness books written by or about athletes can be inspiring on a whole other level. They share what it’s like
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If you are graduating soon, you know all too well that finding time to balance studying and “playing” (or relaxing, socializing, etc.) at MIT can be a challenge. Hopefully though, with the help of DAPER, you figured it out and a lifestyle of study and play became the norm. The Department of Athletics, Physical Education,
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Every sport has its list of potential injury, and running is unfortunately no different. There are, however, ways to avoid getting hurt, and every runner should take some time to learn best practices. After all, running injuries are not just unpleasant. Injury keeps you from your sport, can delay (or derail) training, and could even
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Lincoln Ford, a Vet-tech at MIT-DCM, is a regular of the Alumni-Wang facility these days. While not brand new to working out by any means, he hasn’t been at it for too long either. “I have been working out about two to three years now, sometimes on and off, but for a year and some
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Chances are that you’ve heard a lot about CrossFit recently. If you enjoy fitness and recreation, you may have even considered trying it out. Well, whether you have heard about it in passing or know someone who has shared the details of their latest WOD (workout of the day), we at MIT Recreation think it’s
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