Whether you are looking to improve your golf swing, or are a complete beginner looking to get into the game, Instructor Joe Rocha explains what to expect at your first golf lesson at the MIT Recreation Indoor Golf Range. Below, Joe shares his love of the sport, teaching philosophy, and tips to prepare you for
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Group exercise classes are a great way to try out something new in fitness. You can commit to just one class at a time, which offers you the flexibility to try out lots of different formats. The classes come with an instructor, so you aren’t on your own trying to figure out the dance steps
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There are lots of ways to get in extra steps each day. You can park your car further away from work, take the stairs instead of the elevator, or fit in a quick walk at lunchtime. Here on the MIT campus, there are even more options: you can run the Charles River, walk the underground
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The treadmill may be the most popular piece of cardio equipment in the gym. It’s used by fitness beginners, marathon trainers, lifters, walkers and triathletes alike. As far as operating it goes, it’s not terribly mysterious either. Walk up, push start, choose your speed and you’re off. It’s such a staple of indoor fitness, it’s
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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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