FREE HEALTH, FITNESS & GYM CLASSES
As the weather begins to get warmer and everyone starts to shed away the excess layers of heavy clothing, it is the time to begin the fitness regiments. The City of New York understands and wants to help. The City offers a number of free fitness and exercise classes as apart of it's "Shape Up New York Program" in every area of the city. Listed are the programs in our commuity and neighborhood. Get up and get moving.. do you and let the city help!!
Programs
Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.
Metropolitan Recreation Center
261 Bedford Avenue, Cross Streets: Bedford and Metropolitan avenues Phone: (718) 599-5707
Manager: Eva Johnson
Fax: (718) 599-5745
Directions:
By Bus: The center is easily accessible by the 61 bus, which stops one block before and one block after the center on Bedford Avenue.
By Subway: Take the L train to the Bedford Avenue station (Bedford Avenue and North 7th Street). From there, you can walk south to the center. The G train stops on Metropolitan Avenue at Union Street. The center is about seven blocks west of the G line.
Shape Up NYC: Intensati
Instructor: Dyan Tsiumis
This revolutionary workout fuses high energy aerobics, martial arts, dance, yoga, and strength conditioning. Combining spoken affirmations with simple choreography, Intensati provides a heart pumping, exhilarating workout that builds physical, mental and spiritual muscle. If you are a first time participant, please complete this form and bring it to your first class.
Age: Everyone Start date: May 17, 2010
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public.
Shape Up NYC: Yoga
Shape Up NYC offers FREE fitness classes for children, adults, and seniors to encourage New Yorkers to get into a new habit of fitness. Shape Up NYC classes are taught by expert fitness instructors who know how to make fitness fun. Class offerings are varied and include aerobics, yoga, pilates and zumba. No pre-registration is required.If you are a first time participant, please complete this form and bring it to your first class.
Age: Senior / Adult / Teen
Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.,7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.,7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.,7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.,7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public.
Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Recreation Center
670 Lafayette Avenue, Cross Streets: Marcy and Tompkins avenuesPhone: (718) 622-2082, Phone 2: (718) 965-6567
Manager: Lemuel Mial
Fax: (718) 622-2598
Directions:
By Subway: Take the G Train to Bedford & Nostrand Avenue. Follow the exit signs to the southeast corner exit. Walk one block east on Lafayette Avenue, passing The Salvation Army Church on the left until you reach Von King Park.
By Bus: Take the #38 bus to Marcy and Lafayette avenues. Bus stop is on the same block as park.
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Shape Up NYC: Tight & Right
Instructor: Jodi Cornish
A fun, dynamic interval training workout designed by Personal Trainer, Jodi Cornish to challenge the whole body and efficiently burn fat. This class will use free weights, medicine balls and body bars. Sweat it out and have fun!If you are a first time participant, please complete this form and bring it to your first class.
Age: Everyone Start date: May 17, 2010
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public.
at Independence Towers Senior/Community Center
114 Taylor Street
Shape Up NYC: Body ConditioningInformed by the latest findings in exercise science and functional exercises, instructors focus on strengthening and fine tuning major muscle groups. If you are a first time participant, please complete this form and bring it to your first class. Age: Everyone Cost: Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public. Start date: May 17, 2010
Monday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Lynze Schiller
Shape Up NYC: Cardio DanceShape Up NYC offers FREE fitness classes for children, adults, and seniors to encourage New Yorkers to get into a new habit of fitness. Shape Up NYC classes are taught by expert fitness instructors who know how to make fitness fun. Class offerings are varied and include aerobics, yoga, pilates and zumba. No pre-registration is required. If you are a first time participant, please complete this form and bring it to your first class. Age: Everyone Cost: Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public. Start date: May 17, 2010
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Cathe Thompson
at Housing Works Women's Health Center
57 Willoughby Street
Shape Up NYC: Cardio SculptThis total body workout addresses muscle strength and endurance while keeping the heart rate up to burn calories and strengthen the cardio respiratory system. Continuous movement to great music makes it fun! If you are a first time participant, please complete this form and bring it to your first class. Age: Everyone Cost: Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public. Start date: May 17, 2010
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.Thursday: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Felicia Boles
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