Location Information:  

Malkin Athletic Center (“The MAC”) is located at 39 Holyoke Street.  

Hemenway Gymnasium is located at 1515 Massachusetts Ave. (between the Science Center and the Law School) 

Gym membership and group fitness classes are free for Harvard College students, and must be activated each year, prior to use. Here are instructions (must have an active HarvardKey): 

• Navigate to https://membership.gocrimson.com 
• Hit "Sign In" on the top right of the page 
• Click the red button that says "Click here to log in with HarvardKey" 
• Input your HarvardKey information 
• Click the menu (3 lines) in the top left corner 
• Select "Single Membership - Academic Year" 
• Hit the black bar with the membership information in it and then select "add to cart"  
• Scroll down on the waiver, tap the box at the end, and sign it 
• Hit save, and then “sign now” in the bottom right corner 
• Hit "check out" in the bottom right corner 
• Repeat this process for the membership titled "Class Access - Academic Year" 

For more information on Recreation programs, free events for students and fitness opportunities, check out our website: https://recreation.gocrimson.com, download the Harvard Recreation App and follow us on Instagram: @HarvardRec  

Class Descriptions   

 BARRE FITNESS:  Barre workouts are one of the hottest trends, delivering incredible body-changing results with a low impact workout that is approachable for all fitness levels and ages. Barre is a lower-body focused muscular endurance workout that combines movements from Yoga, Pilates, Strength Training and Ballet. Using a ballet barre, we’ll squat & lunge (and more!) in a variety of planes and ranges of motion to make your muscles burn while challenging your balance and coordination. Upper body and core work will be incorporated into many exercises, making this a full-body burner. This is a barefoot class. Limited to the first 39 participants.  

CYCLE CLASSES – General Information 

A dynamic stationary group cycling experience led by a specially trained instructor, this class is set to motivating music and is a complete cardio training program.  Participants are encouraged to work at their own level.  A water bottle is required. Stiff-soled athletic shoes are recommended. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to get help with bike set-up.  Limited to the first 24 participants.  

Summer Send-Off Theme Ride: Join us for non-stop sunshine as we crank up the tunes celebrating everything summer. From sizzling hits about beach days to classic vacation anthems, this class will keep you sweating and smiling! 

Throwback Thursday 90s-2010s Theme Ride: Get ready to rewind! We’re turning back the clock with a ride full of your favorite hits from the 90s, 2000s, and 2010s. From pop-punk bangers to R&B jams and iconic chart-toppers, this class serves up nonstop nostalgia with every pedal stroke. 

Welcome to Boston Theme Ride: Visualize cruising around your new city while getting a great workout! We’ll pedal it out to a Boston themed playlist, work up a sweat, and learn some fun facts about Boston. Love That Dirty Water! 

PILATES - MAT:  Pilates- Mat is a mind, body and spirit practice which focuses on your core (trunk) muscles while also training your arms and legs. Using your body weight and small props, we’ll strengthen and lengthen your muscles to build a strong, balanced, more flexible body. Other benefits include improved posture, better coordination and balance, increased lung capacity, improved concentration and focus, increased body awareness, stress management, and injury prevention.  This is a barefoot class. Limited to the first 39 participants.   

ROW + LIFT:  Row & Lift is a quick way to total fitness, alternating short bouts of total body cardiovascular rowing with sets of muscular strength work. This completely low impact class is a great way to get the best of both formats in short, manageable chunks and is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for set-up, wear athletic footwear and bring a water bottle. Limited to the first 32 participants.   

YOGA - MINDFUL VINYASA:  Inspired by the principles of flow, we will move with the breath, developing strength, flexibility, and an easeful mindset along the way. Sequences will be geared toward those present. A variety of options are given, and students are encouraged to develop a sense of what best suits their individual needs throughout class. Level I - Appropriate for all levels including the new exerciser and beginning yoga student. This is a barefoot class.  Limited to the first 39 participants.