You have heard it before – exercise can make you happy! In fact, a good workout has been shown to work wonders for those who are so unhappy, they are depressed. There are many components to what makes you or me a happy person each day, and not surprisingly, exercise helps with a lot of
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Welcome to the MIT Recreation Community If you are a new member at MIT Recreation, welcome! We are so excited to invite you into our community of supportive, friendly members who value health, wellness and fun. At MIT Recreation, there is a lot to discover and many benefits to enjoy, but it can be overwhelming
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Get Started with Recreation – A quick guide for new MIT Students. If you are a new student, chances are that you may not know what your campus recreation department has to offer – and we offer a lot! Whether you are completely new to fitness and wellness, or if you are a long-time lover
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“If I work out, my work works out.” Simone Schurle approaches her fitness from a slightly different angle than the norm. She isn’t training for a marathon, looking to bench any specific number, or trying to move the numbers on a scale. Simone works out because of the way it makes her feel – and
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Sometimes you only have a little time to workout… Bored with your old workout routine, but short on time? Check out this quick, easy 20 Minute Full-body workout! Push Ups – 10x Remember to keep your back flat. Jump Squats – 20x Get that heart rate up! Mountain Climbers – 30x Front Plank Shoulder
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