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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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Cardio Fitness

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

PSS City Island Senior Center , 116 City Island Ave, Bronx

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Age:Senior

Join us for a light aerobics class every week! Open to anyone 60+. Fees as noted or all monthly classes for $20.

Phone: 718-885-0727
E-mail: pgrondahl@pssusa.org
Cost: $2

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Chair Aerobic Fitness

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

St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Avenue, Bronx

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Age:Adult / Senior

The chair exercise will improve your motion and mobility, strengthen and stabilize your muscles. Your daily routine will be easier, improve your mood and concentration, blood circulation and decrease joint pain and stiffness.

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Chair Aerobics

Monday: 10:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx

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Start Date: January 1, 2018
End Date: September 30, 2018
Age:Adult / Senior

This aerobic workout is designed for people who are new and coming back to working out. Weights and modified exercises will be part of the class.

Instructor: Ingrid

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Chair Exercise

Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Riverdale Senior Services , 2600 Netherland Ave, Bronx

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Age:Senior

Join us for an light chair aerobics class every week. Becoming a member of the senior center is easy and free! Call us to find out how.

Phone: 718-884-5900

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Child Basketball Skills Academy

Tuesday: 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

West Bronx Recreation Center, 1527 Jesup Avenue, Bronx

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Age:Child

Program is geared towards children, ages 6 to 13, to help develop their fundamental basketball skills.

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Children and Youth Swim

Monday: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.,1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx

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Start Date: July 1, 2018
End Date: September 15, 2018
Age:Child / Teen

Children and youth are invited to enjoy the swimming pool.

Adults are not permitted during youth sessions.

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Core Training

Monday: 5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

Bronx YMCA , 2 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx

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Age:Adult

Abdominal exercises to help strengthen the core and lower back.

Phone: 718-792-9736
Cost: free for members, individual memberships $12-$44/month, financial assistance available

Please check the center for cost and schedule.

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Core: Ab Workout

Tuesday: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx

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Start Date: July 8, 2018
End Date: September 30, 2018
Age:Teen / Adult / Senior

This class will tighten your core. The focus will be on your stomach and back through cardio and floor exercises. Some exercises can be modified for a standing or chair position. Please let instructor know of any complications in regards to floor exercises.

Instructor : Carl Antoine

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Cross-Training Circuit

Tuesday: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.,2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Avenue, Bronx

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Age:Adult

A high intensity workout in a small group environment. Cross training or circuit training combines a variety of exercises to work on different parts of the body.

Goal: To reduce the risk of injury and improve overall fitness levels by strengthening the cardio system, strength and flexibility.

Demographics: Young Adults, Adults

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Instructor: Alexia Ranaldi-St. Judge, Recreation Specialist

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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.

174 St. Playground

E. 174 AND BRONX RIVER AVENUE (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 4

174th St Playground

E 174 ST, BRONX RIVER AVE (Bronx)|

174th St Plgd

E 174 ST, BRONX RIVER AVE (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment

174th Street Playground

E 174 ST. & BRONX RIVER AVE. (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts

227st Playground

E 227 ST/BRONX RIVER PARKWAY (Bronx)|

52 Playground

KELLY ST. & AVE. ST. JOHN (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts

Abigail Adams Playground

TINTON AVE. & E 156 ST. (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts

Abigail Playground

TINTON AVENUE, EAST 156TH STREET (Bronx)|
Level: 4

Abigail Playground

TINTON AVENUE, E. 156 ST. (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 2

Admiral Farragut Playground

EAST 176TH STREET, CROTONA AVENUE, PROSPECT AVENUE (Bronx)|
Level: 4

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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.

7th Day Adventist League

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

ADW SPORTS

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

American Youth Table Tennis Organization

Boroughs:Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: table tennis
During after school and weekend hours, we offer urban school students an opportunity to learn the exciting, dynamic and strategic sport of table tennis.