Fitness is a journey over a lifetime, and we mean that in a good way! The world of exercise and wellness offers so many new challenges to attempt, from CrossFit to Sailing, and everything in between. And while it’s great to be a beginner, at a certain point you may start looking for more than
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Finding Time for Exercise It’s not always possible to get the gym. Long work hours, impending midterms, daycare pick-up duty; life gets hectic and fitness goals get pushed to the sidelines. Not everyone has the traditional time slots available for a gym routine. So, why not think outside of the box? What about that hour
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The world of fitness tech is vast; watches, trackers, apps on your phone. They can be useful and fun, but the key question is this: do they help change your workouts for the better? At MIT Recreation, we have teamed up with Myzone® to offer heart-rate monitors that you can incorporate into your training. If
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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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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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