IAP 2019 Activities by Category: Health and Fitness

Figure Skating and Ice Dance Classes [Free]

Bonny Kellermann, Ellen Shea, President, MIT Figure Skating Club

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: No experience necessary! Figure skates needed. May be rented

We provide several levels of instruction ranging from basic stroking to more advanced jumps and spins. Improve your skating and learn new moves and jumps in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere - for free! Freestyle lessons are from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Ice Dance lessons are from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. You don't need a partner and you don't need to know anything about ice dancing to take ice dance lessons. Beginners are welcome! There will be a group lesson for those who have never skated before from 10am - 10:45am.

This activity is open to members of the MIT community who are eligible to participate in club sports (see http://clubsports.mit.edu/about/eligibility/)

Lessons will start promptly at 9:30am. You are encouraged to come earlier to get your skates on and warm up. Please be on the ice on your skates by 9:30am.

Figure skates must be worn. Rental skates will be avaialble for $5/session. For those renting skates, you should plan to arrive no later than 9:15am.

Sponsor(s): Figure Skating Club
Contact: MIT Figure Skating Club Officers, skating-officers@mit.edu

Jan/12	Sat	09:15AM-11:00AM	Johnson Ice Arena
Jan/19	Sat	09:15AM-11:00AM	Johnson Ice Arena
Jan/26	Sat	09:15AM-11:00AM	Johnson Ice Arena

9:30-10:00am Free Style, 10:00 - 10:45am Total Beginner,Â 10:15 - 10:45amÂ IceÂ Dance

Bonny Kellermann, Ellen Shea - President, MIT Figure Skating Club

Functional Circuits with MyZone

Tyler DeLeon

Jan/08	Tue	07:45AM-08:30AM	Zesiger Center
Jan/10	Thu	07:45AM-08:30AM	Zesiger Center
Jan/15	Tue	07:45AM-08:30AM	Zesiger Center
Jan/17	Thu	07:45AM-08:30AM	Zesiger Center
Jan/22	Tue	07:45AM-08:30AM	Zesiger Center
Jan/24	Thu	07:45AM-08:30AM	Zesiger Center
Jan/29	Tue	07:45AM-08:30AM	Zesiger Center
Jan/31	Thu	07:45AM-08:30AM	Zesiger Center

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 15 participants
Attendance: Repeating event, participants welcome at any session
Prereq: sign up online at www.mitrecsports.com
Fee: $75.00 for students and members, $140 for non-members

Using the Synrgy 360, join a fun and fast moving circuit workout led by a certified personal trainer. In this small group training class you’ll rotate through each unique station over the course of 45 minutes. Stations include battle ropes, TRX, kettlebells, resistance tubing and more for a functional, efficient, full body workout. If you are looking to try something new, enjoy working in small groups or want get out of a workout rut this class is for you! This class paired with precise and personalized heart rate training with MyZone technology (sold separately, not required for class) will ensure that you are maximizing your time spent at the gym.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, 57-127, 617-253-2022, karissab@mit.edu

Introduction to Aikido

Hoon Cho, Margaret Lee

Jan/09	Wed	07:00PM-08:30PM	W32 Multi Court #2, Kokikai practice. Wear comfortable clothes.
Jan/10	Thu	06:00PM-07:00PM	W32 Multi Court #2, Aikikai practice. Wear comfortable clothes.
Jan/16	Wed	07:00PM-08:30PM	W32 Multi Court #2, Kokikai practice. Wear comfortable clothes.
Jan/17	Thu	06:00PM-07:00PM	W32 Multi Court #2, Aikikai practice. Wear comfortable clothes.
Jan/23	Wed	07:00PM-08:30PM	W32 Multi Court #2, Kokikai practice. Wear comfortable clothes.
Jan/24	Thu	06:00PM-07:00PM	W32 Multi Court #2, Aikikai practice. Wear comfortable clothes.
Jan/30	Wed	07:00PM-08:30PM	W32 Multi Court #2, Kokikai practice. Wear comfortable clothes.
Jan/31	Thu	06:00PM-07:00PM	W32 Multi Court #2, Aikikai practice. Wear comfortable clothes.

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, participants welcome at any session

Aikido (合気道; “the way of unifying life energy”) is a modern Japanese martial art that emphasizes blending with the attacker to use their strength against them, rather than resorting to forceful techniques such as punches and kicks. Aikido techniques are built upon the principle of handling physical confrontation with compassion rather than brute force. Because of this aspect, many consider Aikido not only a martial art, but also a nourishing life philosophy.

Beginners are welcome at any practice session. Classes are free of charge.

We offer classes in two branches of Aikido: Aikikai and Kokikai. Pick one that suits you better, or learn both!

Sponsor(s): Aikido Club
Contact: Hoon Cho, HHCHO@MIT.EDU

Introduction to Isshinryu Karate

Yelena Tsitkin

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: None

Isshinryu is a style of karate that originated in Okinawa. Literally translated, the word Isshinryu means "The One-Heart Way." A synthesis of various other karate styles and weapon techniques, Isshinryu focuses on the development of one's physical strength as well as character building. Visit our website for more information: http://web.mit.edu/~isshinryu/www/

Classes are free of charge, whether you try it out or become a regular member. No prior experience necessary. You're welcome to attend any session or the entire series.

Advance sign up is not required, but you are encouraged to check our website or RSVP by emailing yuliang@mit.edu in order to be notified of any changes in practice locations and times.

Sponsor(s): Isshinryu Karate-do
Contact: Liang Yu, YULIANG@MIT.EDU

	Jan/09	Wed	07:15PM-09:15PM	duPont T Club Lounge, See website for location details

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

	Jan/12	Sat	02:00PM-04:00PM	duPont Wrestling Rm, See website for location details

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

	Jan/16	Wed	07:15PM-09:15PM	duPont T Club Lounge

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

	Jan/19	Sat	02:00PM-04:00PM	duPont Wrestling Rm

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

	Jan/23	Wed	07:15PM-09:15PM	duPont T Club Lounge

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

	Jan/26	Sat	02:00PM-04:00PM	duPont Wrestling Rm

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

	Jan/30	Wed	07:15PM-09:15PM	duPont T Club Lounge

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

	Feb/02	Sat	02:00PM-04:00PM	duPont T Club Lounge, Note location change

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Koru Mindfulness

Ashley Norwood

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 20 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $40.00 for student rate

Open your mind and manage your stress! Koru is a four-week introduction to the practice of Mindfulness. Koru has been proven to help participants decrease stress and self-judgment while increasing mindfulness and quality of sleep. Mindfulness is about developing the ability to be fully attentive to all the moments of your life, reducing the amount of time you spend worrying about the future or fretting about the past. You will learn multiple skills including, meditation, breathing exercises, guided imagery, the body scan and more. Each of these skills is designed to help you manage stress and enrich your life. Attendance at all four classes is required. There will be 10 minutes of mindfulness practice per day required. Led by Ashley Norwood

Open to students of the MIT community.

To register copy and paste this link into your browser: https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/koru

Sponsor(s): Community Wellness at MIT Medical
Contact: Rachel Bigler, E23-358H, 617 258-5122, wellness@med.mit.edu

Jan/09	Wed	07:30PM-08:45PM	E23-385A
Jan/16	Wed	07:30PM-08:45PM	E23-385A
Jan/23	Wed	07:30PM-08:45PM	E23-385A
Jan/30	Wed	07:30PM-08:45PM	E23-385A

Ashley Norwood

Learn Massage

Robin Thomas

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/06
Limited to 16 participants
Attendance: not required to attend all sessions
Prereq: to sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
Fee: $100.00 for members, $180 nonmembers

This course combines various massage techniques, with a cursory view of anatomy & physiology, theory and application of therapeutic massage. As is the nature of massage, this course is experiential and the material will be presented in lecture-demonstration, discussion, and hands-on participation. Have fun and feel great learning something very useful for you and for others. Visit mitrecsports.com for more information

This class is not available for PE credit.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, karissab@mit.edu

Learn Massage IAP

Jan/10	Thu	02:00PM-04:00PM	W59, Bring twin fitted sheet
Jan/17	Thu	02:00PM-04:00PM	W59, Bring twin fitted sheet
Jan/24	Thu	02:00PM-04:00PM	W59, Bring twin fitted sheet
Jan/31	Thu	02:00PM-04:00PM	W59, Bring twin fitted sheet

Robin Thomas

Learn to Square Dance

Veronica Boyce

	Jan/22	Tue	08:00PM-10:30PM	W20, Lobdell

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Come to the Tech Squares Beginners' Night and get a taste of modern square dancing. At Tech Squares, the square and round dance club of MIT, we dance fast, we dance smart, and we have lots of fun! Figuring out the next dance motion, and how to make it flow smoothly with the previous one, creates a fun puzzle that has to be solved quickly. No previous dance experience or knowledge necessary; light snacks provided.

Sponsor(s): Tech Squares
Contact: Veronica Boyce, 650 933 0841, squares@mit.edu

Learn to Waltz!

Andy Latto

Jan/07	Mon	07:30PM-09:30PM	W20 - West Lounge
Jan/14	Mon	07:30PM-09:30PM	W20 - 407
Jan/21	Mon	07:30PM-09:30PM	W20 - 491
Jan/28	Mon	07:30PM-09:30PM	W20 - 407

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Each class will build on prior classes, so try to attend all classes.
Prereq: none

In choreographed ballroom dance, also called round dancing, you learn a collection of figures that you can dance in varying combinations. A cuer will tell you which figure is next as the dance proceeds, so you can dance choreographed routines that fit the music perfectly, without any need to memorize choreography. The waltz figures and technique you learn in this class will enable you to dance waltz lead/follow (without a cuer) at social dances.

This is a social dance; emphasis is on getting out on the floor and having fun, not on perfect technique.

As in any form of ballroom dance, there are lead and follow roles. Gender has nothing to do with which role you learn; start with whichever seems like more fun.

No partner or prior dance experience needed; we will rotate partners frequently.

If you miss a class, please come to the next class at 7pm for catch up.

Sponsor(s): Tech Squares
Contact: Veronica Boyce, VBOYCE@MIT.EDU

Level 1 -- Intro to Swimming

TBD

Jan/08	Tue	05:30PM-06:30PM	Zesiger Teaching
Jan/15	Tue	05:30PM-06:30PM	Zesiger Teaching
Jan/22	Tue	05:30PM-06:30PM	Zesiger Teaching
Jan/29	Tue	05:30PM-06:30PM	Zesiger Teaching

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/04
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Repeating event, participants welcome at any session
Prereq: Sign up @ mitrecsports.com
Fee: $35.00 for Members, $62 for Non-Members

This course is designed for the true beginner who has little experience with swimming or who has swimming apprehension. Instructors provide support, guidance, and patience to help you learn to enjoy and be safe in the water. The focus will be on floating, treading, changing body position and comfort. Prerequisite: Participants should be willing to stand in 4 feet of water and get face wet.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Caitlin Dauray, (617) 324-2100, CDAURAY@MIT.EDU

Level 2 -- Beginning Swim

TBD

Jan/10	Thu	08:00AM-09:00AM	Zesiger Teaching
Jan/17	Thu	08:00AM-09:00AM	Zesiger Teaching
Jan/24	Thu	08:00AM-09:00AM	Zesiger Teaching
Jan/31	Thu	08:00AM-09:00AM	Zesiger Teaching

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Repeating event, participants welcome at any session
Prereq: Sign up @ mitrecsports.com
Fee: $35.00 for Members, $62 for Non-Members

This course offers instruction on basic swim skills such as front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke. Beginner swimmers will learn the fundamentals of each stroke with a focus on water safety and comfortability in the water. Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1 – Intro to Swim Basics or must be comfortable getting their face wet and floating on their front.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Caitlin Dauray, (614) 324-2100, CDAURAY@MIT.EDU

Level 2 -- Beginning Swim

TBD

Jan/13	Sun	05:30PM-06:30PM	Zesiger Teaching
Jan/20	Sun	05:30PM-06:30PM	Zesiger Teaching
Jan/27	Sun	05:30PM-06:30PM	Zesiger Teaching
Feb/03	Sun	05:30PM-06:30PM	Zesiger Teaching

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Repeating event, participants welcome at any session
Prereq: Sign up @ mitrecsports.com
Fee: $35.00 for Members $62 for Non-Members

This course offers instruction on basic swim skills such as front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke. Beginner swimmers will learn the fundamentals of each stroke with a focus on water safety and comfortability in the water. Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1 – Intro to Swim Basics or must be comfortable getting their face wet and floating on their front.