The SP gym. In addition to be being closer than the Z-center, the SP gym is also considerably less crowded (especially at 8:00 am when this photo was taken).

Want to work out without walking (or running) all the way to the Z-center?  The SP gym is the answer for you.  This year, SP athletics has worked hard to improve your workout experience.  A number of new pieces of equipment have been added to the gym.  Firstly, we have added an exercise bike and an elliptical machine.  Also, the missing 15 lb dumbbell set has finally been replaced.  Other new additions include jumping ropes, extension ropes and an inflatable kayak.

Elliptical Machine for cardio, punching bag for stress release.

In addition to all of this new equipment, we now have personal trainers available at SP !!! Anyone who is interested in having a personal training session or a group training session in the SP gym with qualified trainers from the Z center, should contact personaltraining@mit.edu to set this up. This can be set-up as one-on-one sessions or group sessions. The approximate charges for this are $50 per session (typically 1 hour). However, if the sessions are bought in bundles the prices per session would go down. Individual interested in personal training will be responsible for the charges.

This academic year was started by a fitness lecture by Lauren Hanley on How to Create a Workout. The lecture covered key topics such as types of workouts, motivation to work out, benefits of and the need to workout, nutrition, exercise programs etc.

Finally,  SP is now offering weekly yoga classes in the multipurpose room on Sundays from 4 pm to 5 pm.

Keeping in shape (or getting back in shape) has never been easier, thanks to SP athletics!
By SP Athletics Chair Adi Bhujle (sp-athletics-chair@mit.edu)