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Group Exercise Classes

Group Exercise Classes

The Fall 2012 Group Exercise (GX)  Schedule will run between Sept 4th-Dec 16th. To view the full program calendar click here.

A variety of Group Exercise classes are offered at both the Malkin Athletic Center and Hemenway Gymnasium. Group Exercise offerings include step, pilates, muscle conditioning, aqua aerobics, kickboxing, yoga, and many more. Classes are offered during the fall, spring and summer semesters. Reduced schedules are offered in January and June.  Classes are not progressive, so beginners can drop in at any time during the semester. You do not need to sign up for specific classes, but can try out several classes or attend various classes as your schedule and mood changes.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How do I participate in Harvard's Group Exercise Classes?

Staff & Faculty: In order to attend Group Exercise classes, you must first have a recreational membership. In addition to your annual or seasonal membership, you will be given the option of four add ons:  towel service, class access, squash membership and tennis membership. In the past, class access has been processed in person at the MAC and Hemenway, whereas this year it must be processed in addition to your membership online or in person in the Ticket Office in the Murr Center when the membership is purchased.  Your ID will be activated with the add on information as soon as the purchase is complete. Please note that purchasing class access does not give you facility access. Membership must be purchased separate online or at the ticket office 617-495-2211.

Attention Students: Group Exercise Class Access is included in your facility membership free of charge. You must activate your class access attending classes.  Students who fail to activate class access online must pay the $10.00 drop in fee per class.  
Please take the following steps:

  1. Go to the online membership system through gocrimson.com.
  2. Select "Purchase Membership" from the Recreation menu. Or, the direct link to the membership system is https://www.athletics.harvard.edu/membership/
  3. Log in with your HUID and pin.
  4. Under purchase options, select the class access option and submit. Select class access for the academic year or for a single term (Fall/Spring).
  5. Next you will be given the option to join the mailing lists. After deciding if you would like to be added to the mailing list you must submit this page in order to complete your order. Your card will be automatically updated with class access.
What if I just want to try one group exercise class? Current members can try a group exercise class by paying a $10.00 drop in fee. Choose the class you would like to try and complete the drop in form at the front desk. There is no limit on the number of times you can pay the drop in fee.  **You must have purchased the recreational membership first in order to pay the drop in fee for a class.**

Please note: Class attendance numbers will be monitored and classes with consistently low attendance may be eliminated.

Private GX Classes

Interested in arranging a private class for your office,sports team or group of friends? Now you can book a private class of your choice! Simply complete the private class request form below. Class offerings include Pilates, Yoga, Belly Dance, MTV Dance, Indoor Cycling, and MORE! See request form for rates.

Private Class Request Form