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October 19, 2024
60 Days of Wellness ’24
in Fitness, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Wellness
Let’s face it, taking care of ourselves physically and mentally can be difficult around the holidays. Fortunately, the MIT Recreation team is here to help you finish 2024 strong with our annual 60 Days of Wellness program, starting on November 12th! The program is divided into three themes: Starting Strong, Progress Makes Perfect, and Locking
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August 30, 2024
First Week Fitness Festival
in Events, Fitness, Wellness
Are you ready to enter your Group Exercise era? Try out our classes for free during our First Week Fitness Festival! Get a front row spot to take Yoga, Zumba, Cycle, Strictly Strength, and so much more. This is open to students, members, and non-members for free. Dates: Monday 9/9 – Saturday 9/14 Registration: save your
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May 23, 2024
Dive into Safety: Essential Tips for National Water Safety Month
in Aquatics
By Demetris Chambliss, full-time swim instructor What is National Water Safety Month? Every May, we celebrate National Water Safety Month, an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American Red Cross, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, National Recreation and Park Association, and World Waterpark Association. Throughout the month, aquatic
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April 30, 2024
SLIDE INTO SUMMER with MIT Rec
in Fitness
Looking for some movement-based motivation this summer? Set yourself up for success and enroll in our unlimited monthly Group Exercise pass at a discount! Registration period: 5/20/24 – 5/29/24 New Unlimited Group Exercise monthly pass users receive $10 off for June AND July! Already a monthly pass user? Refer a friend to the monthly pass
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April 30, 2024
Mood & Food: How Nutrition Impacts Mental Health
in Nutrition
As finals approach, the rise in stress levels and the pressure to maintain a competitive GPA can take its toll on mental health, contributing to anxiety and even depression. Research has shown that what you eat (or don’t eat) can play a role in exacerbating or alleviating these symptoms. Our brains are incredibly complex organs
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March 29, 2024
A Guide to Fueling up for a 5K
in Fitness, Nutrition
By Rosanne Walsh, RD, LDN Registered Dietitian As we welcome spring, many of us are eager to embrace outdoor training. Signing up for a race like the upcoming Spring Classic 5K is a great motivator to log some miles and enjoy the warmer temperatures we have waited months to enjoy. And whether it’s your first
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