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Found 214 facilities, 39 programs, and 1 league for Strength Training/Weightlifting
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Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.
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Boot Camp (Adults)
Tuesday: 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens
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Start Date: January 2, 2012
End Date: February 25, 2012
Age: Adult / Teen
Come challenge yourself and others on full body exercises focusing on overall health and strength. Pre and post testing will be done to determine growth and development.
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OutlookCardio Abs Program
Tuesday: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Red Hook Recreation Center, 155 Bay Street, Brooklyn
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Start Date: January 8, 2012
Age: Adult / Teen / Senior
Instructor: Benny Campbell
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Core Conditioning
Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA 
, 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn
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Age: Adult
This class focuses on abdominal, back, and core muscle training and stabilization to improve the body's overall functional strength.
Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks
Please check the center for cost and schedule.
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Fit Tech Teens
Friday: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens
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Start Date: January 2, 2012
End Date: February 25, 2012
Age: Teen
The program allows youth ages 14 & 15 years old who normally would be unable to use our fitness and cardio rooms the chance to do so. Participants will learn how to use fitness machines correctly, develop a simple nutrition, diet and exercise plan. Participants will also learn how to track their own weight, losses and gains and use microsoft excel to complete this.
Parental Consent REQUIRED
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Fitness Room
Monday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Gentle Tone & Stretch
Wednesday: 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
New Song Community Corporation-Triangle Building , 120th St & 8th Ave, Manhattan
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Age: Everyone
The Harlem Center for Healthy Living opened its doors in 2008 as a means to address the health disparities in Harlem, by focusing on education, activities and support in the prevention of obesity, hypertension, diabetes type 2, and heart disease. HCHL aspires to empower members with life-long healthy living habits. The monthly calendar of classes and activities include pilates, yoga, total body conditioning, salsa dancing, one on one healthy lifestyle coaching, healthy cooking demonstrations, holistic health workshops, and healthy community meals. Our goal at HCHL is to make wellness practices accessible and affordable for ALL in our community and to care for the total person/family. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Cost: $15/class or $75/year
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Group Fitness Classes
Monday: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.,8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Maceus Studios , 175-25 139th Road, Queens
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Age: Everyone
Alwayz Fit 4 Lyfe Classes were designed for individuals who desire to live healthier lifestyles. The class will provide basic aerobic and total body conditioning exercises along with basic nutritional guidelines to assist you to meet your wellness & fitness Goals in an uplifting environment!
E-mail: Alwayzfit4lyfe@alwayzfit4lyfe.com
Cost: $5-$10
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Learn the Machines
Tuesday: 3:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens
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Start Date: January 2, 2012
End Date: February 25, 2012
Age: Senior / Adult / Teen
Come askas many questions as you would like!! Steve Colorundo is available to answer your questions and help you navigate the cardio and weight rooms.
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Morning Fitness
Monday: 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center, 9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn
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Age: Senior
Low impact aerobics and stretching to get your day started.
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Please note: Programs with this symbol () are not managed by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. While Parks does its best to maintain accuracy in search results, users are strongly advised to call or email the program organizers directly for up-to-date information.
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Strength Training/Weightlifting
You may use any of Parks' recreational spaces, except tennis courts, without a permit. However, if a permit holder arrives with a valid permit in hand, you must vacate the field or court. An individual must have a season permit or single-play ticket to use Parks' tennis courts.
Organized play (leagues) requires a permit. Click here for an application and more information about permits.
157th St Plgd
157 ST & 116 AVE (Queens) | 
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment
174th St Plgd
E 174 ST, BRONX RIVER AVE (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment
210th St Plgd
210 ST & 73 AVE (Queens) |
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment
A.R.R.O.W. Field House
35-30 35TH STREET (Queens) |
Facility Type: Recreation Centers
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Al Oerter Recreation Center
131-40 FOWLER AVENUE (Queens) |
Facility Type: Recreation Centers
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Albert H. Mauro Plgd
PARK DR EAST & 73 TERRACE (Queens) |
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment
Alexander Hamilton Plgd
HAMILTON PL, W 140 TO W 141 STS (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center
80 CATHERINE STREET (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Recreation Centers
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Facilities related to Strength Training/Weightlifting: Fitness Room
Ambrosini Field
E/S CITY ISLAND AVENUE AT CENTRE ST (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment
Aqueduct Lands Plgd
W 181 ST & AQUEDUCT AVE (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment
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Strength Training/Weightlifting
Team and league sports provide a great opportunity to get fit, socialize, and have fun. Some leagues are casual, while others are more competitive. Email or call the leagues below to find out more about your local team and its players.
Row New York
Borough: Queens
Age: Youth
Type: Adaptive Indoor Rowing
Adaptive Indoor Rowing: Workout once per week with our adaptive coaches to stay in shape through the winter months, set and reach your rowing goals, and prepare for rowing on the water. All adaptive athletes are welcome - from age 11 and up - no experience necessary! Cancellations due to snow and inclement weather may occur, and one make-up session will be scheduled. The Access-A-Ride address to the boathouse is 30 Meadow Lake Drive, Corona/Flushing/Flushing Meadows Corona Park/ NY.
Phone: 718.433.3075 | Email
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