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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 Gym (Basketball/Soccer)

Monday: 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Thursday: 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Start Date: November 5, 2018
End Date: December 23, 2018
Age:Teen / Adult / Senior

Everyone needs physical activity for good health. Our Adaptive basketball/Soccer program was created to adapt to each individual’s skill level.

This program is accessible for people with disabilities.

Instructor: Ben, Lillie and Nelson

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Adaptive Zumba

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

McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Start Date: October 2, 2018
End Date: December 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 Chair Fitness

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

St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Avenue, Bronx

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Start Date: October 4, 2018
End Date: December 20, 2018
Age:Adult / Senior

The chair exercise will improve your motion and mobility, strengthening your muscles and stability. You will feel better in your overall health. Your daily routine will be easier. This is an exercise performed in the seated position.

Instructor: Patricia Peguero

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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: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 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 Weight Room Skills

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Start Date: October 2, 2018
End Date: December 23, 2018
Age:Adult / Senior

This program is meant to improve strength, muscle size, and conditioning simultaneously. It was specifically created to offer people everything they will ever need to walk into any gym with confidence so they can start building their happiest, strongest and best self.

Instructor: Lincoln Jacobs

Location: Weight room

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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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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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