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MIT Recreation
120 Vassar St
Mon–Fri 6:00a–11:00p · Sat 7:00a–9:00p · Sun 9:00a–11:00p · from mitrecsports.com
Membership varies
Pricing not confirmed
About this location
MIT Sport Performance is a gym at 120 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA. It's one of 52 gyms and studios GymGuide lists in Cambridge. Its website gives its hours as open 6 AM–11 PM weekdays, 7 AM–9 PM Sat, 9 AM–11 PM Sun. Listed amenities include pool and group classes. Equipment on file covers olympic lifting (unverified). The gym hasn't claimed this listing yet, so its details come from public business data.
On their website
What mitrecsports.com says — read from the business's own pages, not confirmed by GymGuide. Prices change; check with them.
Who this gym is for
People who want a performance-focused space for heavy barbell work, Olympic lifting, powerlifting, or CrossFit-style WODs — athletes and committed lifters who value coaching and a hard-training environment over creature comforts.
What to expect
Expect a gritty, no-frills floor with multiple platforms, racks, bumpers and iron, sleds and functional gear, and few cardio machines or spa-style amenities; the vibe is focused and communal, often loud and coach-led during classes or sessions.
Less ideal for
Not the best fit if you want lots of beginner hand-holding, plush amenities (sauna/pool), or a mainly machine-based, low-impact bodybuilding or steady-state cardio experience.
This location: This location lists pool.
A training-suitability read from the gym's type and listed features — not a review.
Amenities
Equipment intelligence
Olympic Lifting
Platforms, bumper plates and competition bars.
Verification: Unverified. Listed from public business data; nothing confirmed yet. How we verify →
Your first week here
Build a full plan →A balanced starter split using only the equipment this location has.
Day 1
Full-body strength
- Bodyweight Squat· Squat
- Push-Up· Horizontal Push
- Inverted Row· Horizontal Pull
- Plank· Core
Day 2
Posterior chain + push/pull
- Glute Bridge· Hinge
- Pike Push-Up· Vertical Push
- Pull-Up· Vertical Pull
- Sled Push· Cardio
General guidance, not a prescription — scale sets, reps and load to your level.
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What are the hours at MIT Sport Performance?
MIT Sport Performance's website (mitrecsports.com) gives its hours as Mon–Fri 6:00a–11:00p · Sat 7:00a–9:00p · Sun 9:00a–11:00p. Confirm with the club before a first visit.
How much does MIT Sport Performance cost?
Membership pricing isn't confirmed for this location yet. Request pricing through GymGuide and the club can respond with current rates.
What amenities does MIT Sport Performance have?
MIT Sport Performance lists Pool and Group Classes.
What equipment does MIT Sport Performance have?
You can expect Olympic Lifting.
Where is MIT Sport Performance located?
MIT Sport Performance is at 120 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA.
Is MIT Sport Performance a good fit for my training?
People who want a performance-focused space for heavy barbell work, Olympic lifting, powerlifting, or CrossFit-style WODs — athletes and committed lifters who value coaching and a hard-training environment over creature comforts.