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Found 214 facilities, 27 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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Senior Fit
Tuesday: 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Thursday: 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn
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Start Date: June 3, 2013
End Date: September 2, 2013
Age:Senior
Come sweat to the oldies as you participate in low impact aerobics activities with other senior members.
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OutlookSenior Weight Room Hour
Monday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Recreation Center 54, 348 East 54th Street, Manhattan
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Age:Senior
Hour designated for seniors to work out in the weight room exclusively.
Must have a minimum of 7 seniors in order to reserve weight room.
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Shape Up NYC: Aerobics
Monday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Betsy Head Field House, Livonia Ave between Hopkinson & Amboy streets, Brooklyn
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Start Date: June 11, 2012
Age:Everyone
Cardio exercise class combining strength and toning exercises.
Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public.
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Shape Up NYC: Aerobics
Monday: 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Jackie Robinson Recreation Center, 85 Bradhurst Avenue, Manhattan
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Age:Teen / Adult / Senior
Informed by the latest finding in exercise science and functional exercises, instructors focus on strengthening and fine tuning major muscle groups.
Instructor: Senora Williams
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not Recreation Center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.
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Shape Up NYC: Aerobics
Friday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Gerard Carter Community Center 
, 230 Broad St, Staten Island
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Start Date: May 3, 2012
Age:Everyone
A moderate, heart-pumping workout to help burn calories and improve heart health.
Cost: FREE
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Shape Up NYC: Fitness for the Mind and Body
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Brownsville Recreation Center, 1555 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn
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Start Date: June 1, 2010
Age:Adult / Senior
This exhilarating fitness class is designed to build physical, mental and spiritual muscle, and is adaptable to any fitness level. This class improves joint mobility, spinal flexibility, right-left brain coordination, kinesthetic learning, cognitive function, systemic health, balance, self-esteem, confidence and playfulness.
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not Recreation Center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.
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Shape Up NYC: Salsa
Saturday: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Jackie Robinson Recreation Center, 85 Bradhurst Avenue, Manhattan
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Age:Teen / Adult / Senior
Instructor: Luther Wynter
Combines Latin dance moves for a fun, dynamic workout.
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not Recreation Center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.
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Shape Up NYC: Senior Fitness
Monday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Independence Towers Senior/Community Center , 114 Taylor Street, Brooklyn
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Age:Teen / Adult / Senior
Instructor: Sonia
Low impact aerobics and light strength training.
Cost: Free
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public.
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Shape Up NYC: Senior Fitness
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Independence Towers Senior/Community Center , 114 Taylor Street, Brooklyn
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Age:Teen / Adult / Senior
Instructor: Cathe Thompson
Low impact aerobics and light strength training.
Cost: Free
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public.
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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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Adam Yauch Park
ATLANTIC AVE ,STATE ST & COLUMBIA PLACE (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment
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
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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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