Frequently Asked
Questions
What do I need to access to the
Malkin Athletic Center, Hemenway Gymnasium, Ellen and Melvin Gordon
Conditioning Center, Blodgett Pool, & the QRAC?
To access any of our recreation centers you need to
obtain membership. You can obtain membership either online or in person at the
Harvard Ticket Office, located in the Murr Center. Once you have
purchased membership you will need to present your Harvard ID every
time you enter one of our recreation centers.
What services does Hemenway
offer?
Hemenway services include the use of a squash court,
basketball court, access to cardio and strength training machines,
group exercise classes ($ if non-student), specialty classes ($),
and Personal Training ($). Members may borrow squash rackets,
basketballs, volleyballs, medicine balls & exercise bands.
Towels, locks & squash balls are available for a minimal fee.
Day use only lockers.
What services does the Malkin
Athletic Center offer?
Malkin services include the use of three basketball
courts, two indoor pools, fitness room #2 and mezzanine, access to
cardio and strength training machines, group exercise classes ($ if
non-student), specialty classes ($), and Personal Training ($).
Members may borrow basketballs, volleyballs, medicine balls &
exercise bands. Towels, locker rentals & locks are available
for a minimal fee.
Where
isthe Ellen and Melvin Gordon
Conditioning Center located?
This fitness room is the newest
recreation center open to all Harvard affiliates with a valid
athletic membership. The main entrance to the facility is located
on the western end of the first floor in the Murr Center and is equipped with ellipticals,
treadmills, bikes, Stairmasters, a
weight circuit, free weights, exercise balls, and stretching mats.
The conditioning room will be open for
recreational use during regular Murr
Center building hours. Operating hours can be found on
the under the "Facilities" tab off the
Recreation website. Be sure to check
the website for news and schedule changes, including the "Special Hours and Closings"
calendar.
How do I sign up for membership
to the Malkin Athletic Center, Hemenway
Gymnasium, Ellen and Melvin Gordon Conditioning
Center,Blodgett & the QRAC?
Membership can be purchased online at the membership tab located
on the recreation page or at the Ticket Office in the Murr Center
located at 65 North Harvard Street between the hours of 9am and 5pm
Monday-Friday. For further information, call the Ticket Office at
617.495.2211.
May I sign up my spouse/partner
for membership?
Yes, you may do so ONLY at the Ticket Office in person between the
hours of 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday. For further information, call the Ticket
Office at 617.495.2211.
Are there lockers
available?
Blodgett: Lockers
are available to rent for a minimal fee. Locks left on day use
lockers overnight will be cut. Information regarding locker rental
fees can be obtained at the Ticket Office in the Murr
Center.
Ellen and Melvin Gordon Conditioning
Center: Lockers are available for day use only.
Hemenway: Lockers are
available for day use only. Locks left on lockers overnight will be
cut and the contents will be bagged. Items left overnight will be
put into the lost and found.
Malkin Athletic Center:
Lockers are available to rent for a minimal fee. Lockers are also
available for day use. Locks left on day use only lockers overnight
will be cut and the contents will be bagged. Items left overnight
will be put into the lost and found. Information regarding locker
rental fees can be obtained at the front desk of the facility.
*Combination locks are sold at the front desk at Hemenway and the
MAC for $5.
Is towel service available?
You can purchase towel service for the semester ($30),
annually ($70), or summer ($20) through the Ticket Office or online
at the membership tab located on the recreation page. Towel service
indicates that you receive one towel upon each visit to a
Recreation facility (not available at QRAC). You can also rent a
towel for $2 per day at the front desk.
May I bring in a
guest?
You are allowed one guest per visit at a charge of $10 per visit.
A guest may receive a towel and can participate in a group exercise
class during their visit.
Is someone available to show me how
to use the cardio and strength training equipment?
We will have regularly scheduled Strength Training Orientations at
the beginning of each semester. Click
here for more information or call the Fitness Program
Manager at 617-495-3435 (HEM) or 617-496-8770
(MAC).
Is
personal training available and what does it cost?
Personal training is available at the MAC and Hemenway only.
Request forms and prices are available under the personal training
link.
I'm
interested in personal training, how do I get started?
Please complete and submit a personal training request form to the
front desk of the MAC or Hemenway. The Fitness Program Manager will
contact you and schedule a complimentary 30 minute consultation
with a trainer who best suits your needs.
What
can I expect at the consultation? A consultation is a 30
minute goal-setting session where you will determine fitness goals
and discuss health history. At this time you will decide how many
sessions are right for you and scheduled your first workout.
How
do I learn more about the trainers? Please see the
personal trainers link on the website or pick up a brochure at the
front desk of the MAC or Hemenway.
When
are the group exercise classes offered? Is there a
schedule?
Group exercise classes are offered at the MAC and Hemenway. Current schedules are available on the group
exercise page or pick one up at the front desk of the MAC or
Hemenway.
Are
classes included in my membership?
Students can attend classes at no charge during the *academic
year. Non-students must pay a fee per semester or for the academic
year. This fee allows you to have class access at both Hemenway and
the Malkin Athletic Center. Information regarding class fees can be
obtained at the front desk of each facility. *EVERYONE,
regardless of affiliation or membership type must pay for
summer group exercise
classes.*
Do
I need to have membership to participate in group exercise or
specialty classes? Yes, you must have membership in order
to attend all classes offered the MAC or Hemenway. Please obtain
facility membership prior to registering for classes.
What
are specialty classes and when are they offered? Specialty
classes are progressive courses that focus on a specific skill.
Classes range from Ballroom Dance, Progressive Pilates, MTV Dance,
Belly Dance, Small Group Training, Extreme Outdoor Bootcamp and
MORE! These courses are offered in the spring, summer and fall.
They are offered for a fee and require advanced registration. Click here for more information or
inquire at the front desk.
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