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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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Adaptive Sit & Fit

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

Hamilton Fish Recreation Center, 128 Pitt Street, Manhattan

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Start Date: April 2, 2018
End Date: June 22, 2018
Age:Adult / Senior

An excellent workout out for those who have difficulty standing or being on their feet. In this class members will learn a different style of exercise involving weights, band work and stretching.

Instructor: Dana Brown

Location: Community Room 1

Please call the recreation center for more information.

This program has been specifically adapted for people with disabilities.

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Adaptive Zumba

Monday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Start Date: April 1, 2018
End Date: June 23, 2018
Age:Adult / Senior

Join this fun class! A no-judgment workout, this class welcomes everyone. We will show you how fun Zumba is, no matter your level of experience! People with disabilities are encouraged to take part.

This program is accessible for people with disabilities.

Instructor: Claudine Pierre

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Adult Jujitsu

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Brownsville Recreation Center, 1555 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn

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Start Date: January 1, 2018
End Date: December 31, 2018
Age:Adult / Senior

Learn the art of close combat through this Japanese martial art. Designed to redirect an opponent's energy, it uses special grappling techniques like trapping, locks and holds.

Class available to all adults.

Instructors: Hanshi Steve

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Adult Karate

Monday: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens

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Start Date: March 25, 2018
End Date: June 23, 2018
Age:Teen / Adult / Senior

This Japanese martial art focuses on striking techniques as a form of self-defense. A deeply ethical fighting tradition, it incorporates philosophical and physical elements to help build self-confidence, self-awareness and increase overall health. Ages 13+

Location: Side of Gymnasium Instructor: Rick

Ages: 12+

For inquiries about uniforms and attire, please contact Hanshi Rick Diaz.

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Adult Ropes Training

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center, 80 Catherine Street, Manhattan

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Start Date: April 1, 2018
End Date: June 23, 2018
Age:Adult

Join Alonzo in his high intensity training class to receive a full body workout that gets your muscles moving in new ways through the use of jump ropes, dumbbells and medicine balls.

Instructor: Alonzo Paulino

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Advanced Belly Dancing

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA , 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

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Age:Adult

A dance movement class that focuses on the core muscles, emphasizing muscular isolations. Dance to Middle Eastern rhythms while learning traditional movements and combinations.

Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks

Please check the center for cost and schedule.

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Advanced Step

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA , 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

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Age:Adult

This high intensity workout is filled with advanced choreography that uses every angle of the step platform. Prior step training experience is advised.

Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks

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Advanced Tai Chi

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA , 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

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Age:Adult

An ancient form of mind body exercise that uses purposeful, slow movements in a form of meditative exercise for relaxation, health and self defense.

Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks

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Aerobics

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

James Monroe Senior Center , 1776 Story Avenue, Bronx

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Age:Senior

Join us for an hour of energizing activity. We rotate between aerobics, yoga, tai-chi, and zumba. You must be a member of the senior center to participate. Joining is easy and free, please call to find out how.

Cost: Free

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Exercise Classes

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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