Harvard University Recreation
Harvard University offers several fitness centers for student use. Hemenway Gym on the Law School Campus is the closest to HDS (see a full list on the Harvard Recreation website). Gym memberships through Harvard are partially subsidized by HDS, but there is a cost to the student. HDS chooses not to fully subsidize the cost because our students may want to make a choice about whether or where they join a fitness center.
Harvard University Health Services
Wellness programs include group classes, massage, acupuncture, group and individual therapy, and other mental “fitness” options.
Other area fitness centers:
Art and Soul
- Art, performance, and yoga classes.
- 91 Hampshire Street
- Cambridge, MA 02139
- 617.661.7376
- http://www.artsoulyoga.com
Boston Sports Clubs
Two locations in Cambridge/Somerville area:
- 1 Davis Square
- Somerville, MA 02144
- 617.776.0086
- http://www.mysportsclubs.com
- 625 Massachusetts Avenue
- Cambridge, MA 02139
- 617.876.5550
- http://www.mysportsclubs.com
Cambridge Center for Adult Education
- Fitness, exercise, and dance classes at reasonable prices.
- 42 Brattle Street
- Cambridge, MA 02138
- 617.547.6789
- http://www.ccae.org
Cambridge Athletic Club
- Classes, running club, yoga, martial arts, free parking. Check out their website for special monthly membership promotions.
- 215 First Street
- Cambridge, MA 02142
- (3 blocks from Kendall Square Red Line stop)
- 617.491.8989
- http://www.cambridgeathletic.com
City of Cambridge
- There’s a wealth of information here, including information about recreation and facilities.
- http://www.cambridgema.gov
Curves
- Specially developed 30-minute workout for women. Multiple locations in Cambridge and Somerville.
- http://www.curves.com
Healthworks Fitness Centers for Women
- Pilates studio, fitness classes, cardio, weights.
- Porter Square (above the CVS)
- Cambridge, MA 02140
- 617.497.4454
- http://www.healthworksfitness.com
Mass Bike
- A $15 student membership in MassBike also provides a wealth of benefits while supporting safe and fun cycling.
- http://www.massbike.org/
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Visit this site for information on outdoor activities, hiking trails, and bike trips in and around Boston.
- http://www.mass.gov/dem/
Quad Bikes
- A non-profit bicycle shop for the Harvard community. Refurbished bikes, repairs, parts, and mechanics classes.
- Harvard University Quadrangle
- 617.496.5955
- http://www.quadbikes.org
YMCA
Somerville location:
- 101 Highland Avenue
- Somerville, MA 02143
- 617.625.5050
- http://www.somervilleymca.org/
Cambridge location (pool, gym, sauna, rock wall, fitness classes):
- 820 Massachusetts Avenue
- Cambridge, MA 02139
- 617.661.9622
- http://www.cambridgeymca.org
