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Front Runners New York Fun Run

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Central Park , 5 AV TO CENTRAL PARK W, 59 ST TO 110 ST (Manhattan), Manhattan

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Age:Adult

The centerpiece of the club's activities is our Saturday fun run/walk/social. Indomitable in mind, body and spirit, our club members come out to Central Park regardless of the weather. If you wish to drop off your bag, stretch or change before running, please come to the basement of Rutgers Church (236 W 73rd) on the South Side of 73rd Street just west of Broadway by 9:45 AM. Runners who do not need to drop off bags can catch up with the group inside Central Park, just across the road to the south of the Daniel Webster Statue (West Drive and 72nd Street Transverse) at 10:00 AM.

Cost: Free

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Front Runners New York Hill Workout

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Central Park , 5 AV TO CENTRAL PARK W, 59 ST TO 110 ST (Manhattan), Manhattan

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Age:Adult

Meet near the Daniel Webster Statue on the west side. There usually a bag drop outdoors near where we run, but please note that there are no changing or restroom facilities. Bring a small bag with no valuables. For those looking for a more intense workout than the Fun Runs.

E-mail: info@frny.org
Cost: Free

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Front Runners New York Midweek Central Park Run

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Central Park , 5 AV TO CENTRAL PARK W, 59 ST TO 110 ST (Manhattan), Manhattan

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Age:Adult

A weekly mainstay like our Saturday morning run, the club religiously meets in Central Park each Wednesday night. If you wish to drop off your bag, change, or stretch before the Park run, please arrive at Rutgers Church (236 W 73rd) on the South Side of 73rd St just west of Broadway in the small gymnasium in the basement by 6:45 pm. Runners who do not need to drop off bags catch up with the group at the entry to the park at West Drive and the 72nd Street Transverse at 7:00 pm. Please note that this location is up the hill from where we normally meet on Saturday mornings due to traffic.

Cost: Free

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Front Runners New York Outdoor Track Workout

Thursday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Riverbank State Park , 679 Riverside Drive, Manhattan

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Age:Adult

Meet at the track on West 137th Street by the river. There are public restrooms and vending machines with water and Powerade in the facilities nearby. We drop our bags near where we run, so bring a small bag with no valuables. For those looking for a more intense workout than the Fun Runs.

Cost: Free

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Full Body Abs

Monday: 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday: 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn

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Start Date: April 29, 2019
End Date: June 22, 2019
Age:Adult / Senior

Core exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work in harmony. The program will sculpt and strengthen your core, achieving better balance and stability while using full body movements.

All levels of fitness welcome.

Location: Dance Room

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Full Body Conditioning

Thursday: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center (2nd location) , 158 East 115th street, Manhattan

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Start Date: January 25, 2019
End Date: January 25, 2021
Age:Teen / Adult / Senior

Make fitness a lifestyle by regaining strength and flexibility with this combo class of abs, aerobics, dancing and stretching. It is the way to a healthier and happier you!

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Cost: Free

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Full Body Fitness

Monday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, 93-29 Queens Boulevard, Queens

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Start Date: April 1, 2019
End Date: June 22, 2019
Age:Teen / Adult

Come blast your whole body awake with our full body workouts that will shock your muscles into growth! Various exercises using kettlebells, body bars, dumbbells and bodyweight will help you achieve the body you always wanted!

Instructor: Jillian Polstein

Location: Fitness Room on 2nd Floor

For more information, please call Jillian Polstein at the Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center.

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Fusion

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Bronx YMCA , 2 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx

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Age:Adult

This class consists of a dynamic blend of Vinyasa (flowing) yoga and Pilates. You will burn calories and stored body fat by keeping your heart rate up while challenging major and minor muscle groups.

Cost: free for members, individual memberships $12-$44/month, financial assistance available

Please check the center for cost and schedule.

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Gaga/People

Saturday: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Mark Morris Dance Group , 3 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn

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Age:Adult

Gaga/people explores “gaga”, a movement language developed by Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin to help dancers and non dancers reconnect to the way they move. Teachers guide the class through a series of evocative instructions that participants actively explore, discovering individual ways to interpret and perform the information through movement. Gaga/people classes offer a creative framework for participants to connect to their bodies and imaginations, increase their physical awareness, improve their flexibility and stamina, and experience the pleasure of movement in a welcoming, accepting atmosphere. No prior dance experience needed, and this Open Level class is offered on a drop-in basis.

Phone: 718-624-8400
E-mail: info@mmdg.org
Cost: $13

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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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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.

100% Playground

GLENWOOD RD, E 100 & E 101 STS (Brooklyn)|
Level: 4

100% Playground/Ps 242 (100th Street)

GLENWOOD RD & 100TH ST (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 2

101st St. Soccer Field

101ST ST. NEXT TO HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY (Manhattan)|
Level: 4

110th St & Lenox Ave Playground

110TH STREET AND LENOX AVENUE (Manhattan)|
Level: 1
This playground has an accessible bathroom.

110th St Playground

110TH STREET AND CATHEDRAL PARKWAY (Manhattan)|
Level: 3

111 Street Playground (Near Playground For All Children)

CORONA AVENUE/111 ST (Queens) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 4

115th Street Playground

14 RD, 115 ST, 14 AVE (Queens)|
Level: 4

123rd Morningside Park

MORNINGSIDE & 121 STREET (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 4

136 St Playground

136TH STREET AND 14 ROAD (Queens)|
Level: 4
This playground has an accessible bathroom.

157 Street Plgd.

157 ST. & 116 AVE. (Queens) |
Facility Type: Baseball and Softball Fields
# of Fields: 2
Type of Surface: Little League

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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.

104th Precinct. Adult Hockey

Borough: Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Ice Skating
Phone: (718) 417-1495

14th Street YM-YWHA (of The Educational Alliance) Youth Baseball & Soccer Leagues

Borough: Manhattan
Age: Youth
Type: Soccer
Phone: (212) 673-0900 x306

3B League

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: baseball
Phone: (718) 256-2316 | Email

68th Precinct Youth Council, Inc.

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: baseball, indoor & outdoor soccer
Phone: (718) 232 - 2748 | Email

75th Precinct Community Sports Program

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Baseball
Phone: (646) 246-7878

78th Precinct Youth Council

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball, Girls' Softball, Basketball & Flag Football
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7th Day Adventist League

Borough: Bronx
Age: Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (917) 562 – 9584 | Email

A. F. C. New York United

Borough: Queens
Age: Youth
Type: Soccer
F.C. New York United is a soccer Academy for boys & girls ages 4-18. We have an Academy program for ages 4-7, and Travel teams for ages 8-18. We have programs on Randall's Island and in the Bayside area of Queens.
Phone: 347-610-0501 | Email

ADW SPORTS

Boroughs:Bronx, Bronx, Bronx, Manhattan, Manhattan, Manhattan
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball, Basketball/Netball, Football
COED FOOTBALL / COED SOFTBALL/ COED BASKETBALL
Phone: 646 228 3058 | Email