Exercise & Fitness

Exercise benefits go beyond strong bones and muscles. Exercise can also increase your energy, boost your mood, and lower stress. 

MIT has a wealth of fitness resources:

At MIT and Lincoln Laboratory

• Take a physical education class for credit (students only).
• Sign up for an activity or group exercise class through MIT’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) (open to the entire MIT community; most classes have a fee).
• Participate in a club sport (open to everyone in the MIT community) or an intramural team (students and alumni only).
• Get a DAPER membership or a day pass and exercise at one of the facilities on campus or, if you work in Lexington, at the Lincoln Laboratory Fitness Center. All facilities offer group exercise classes and personal trainers.
• Check out the local integrative service providers recommended by MIT Health. Check your MIT-sponsored insurance plan to see if you are covered for the listed services. 

Online resources

• Exercise and physical fitness (MedlinePlus).
• Fitness basics such as stretching and flexibility, aerobic exercise, strength training, and sports nutrition (Mayo Clinic).