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Found 214 facilities, 26 programs, 1 league, and 5 events 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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Shape Up NYC: Zumba
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
J. Hood Wright Recreation Center, 351 Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan
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Age:Everyone
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.
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OutlookShape up NYC: Core Zone Training
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center, 2180 First Avenue, Manhattan
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Age:Everyone
Informed by the latest finding in exercise science and functional exercises, instructors focus on strengthening and fine tuning major muscle groups.
Instructor: Chris Patt
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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Teen Citius, Altius, Fortius
Friday: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn
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Teen Fitness
Monday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Jackie Robinson Recreation Center, 85 Bradhurst Avenue, Manhattan
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Start Date: April 8, 2013
End Date: June 14, 2013
Age:Teen
Introduction to light free weights and cardio strength that inspires and motivates teens to cultivate life-long healthy habits.
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Teen Fitness
Tuesday: 4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Friday: 4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Total Body Conditioning
Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA 
, 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult
A full body workout designed to strengthen and tone the upper and lower body using hand-held weights.
Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks
Please check the center for cost and schedule.
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Youth Fitness
Monday: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Lyons Pool, Murray Hulbert Avenue, Staten Island
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Start Date: March 25, 2013
End Date: June 27, 2013
Age:Teen
Teens are given an opportunity to utilize professional level Fitness equipment under the guidance and supervision of our Recreation Fitness staff and the DOE Phys Education teachers. Students are assigned individualized fitness and work-out goals, concentrating on Strength and Cardio fitness objectives. The program serves to introduce High School aged youth to the healthy lifestyle decision of joining and attending fitness facilities throughout their adult life.
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Zumba
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 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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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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Strength Training/Weightlifting
Central Park Circuit
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
North Meadow Recreation Center (in Central Park), Manhattan|
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Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 348-4867
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OutlookCentral Park Circuit
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
North Meadow Recreation Center (in Central Park), Manhattan|
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Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 348-4867
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Central Park Circuit
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
North Meadow Recreation Center (in Central Park), Manhattan|
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Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 348-4867
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Central Park Circuit
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
North Meadow Recreation Center (in Central Park), Manhattan|
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Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 348-4867
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Central Park Circuit
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
North Meadow Recreation Center (in Central Park), Manhattan|
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Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 348-4867
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