Have you ever thought about lifeguarding? While at times challenging, lifeguarding is a very rewarding job – and could be perfect for those who love the water. Here are 5 great reasons why you should consider becoming a lifeguard. 1. Lifeguards save lives All lifeguards save lives. Sometimes, this looks exactly how you might imagine:
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. A hard workout today could mean a lot of soreness tomorrow. Adding foam rolling can help. These simple foam tubes can be used in a number of ways to help massage your muscles – before or after your workout. Rolls come in different densities to fit your preference, and the benefits of using them
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With the 121st Boston Marathon less than a week away, MIT Recreation is thrilled to highlight a few members of our community who will run this year. Training for a marathon takes hard work and discipline, and we applaud these runners for their dedication. We especially wish them luck, safety and maybe even some good
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Flexibility. In the world of athletics, it’s an essential element for fitness. Forget to stretch those newly minted leg muscles and they might just trip you up – literally. In life, flexibility is equally essential. Things change, after all – jobs, goals, even weekend plans. If you can’t go with the flow (at least some
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So you want to add running to your workout routine! Congratulations – running is fun, energizing, and even social. But what do you need to get started? Is it going to cost you a lot? Is it hard? Good news. Running is a very inexpensive, easy-to-start sport. You can run indoors on a track or
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Nutrition Coaching is not just for the chronic junk-food eater, or the brand-new to healthy eating. Sometimes we all could use a little help in the nutrition department, no matter what our current menu looks like. Grace Chua, originally hailing from Singapore and welcomed to the MIT Recreation community with her husband, is a great
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