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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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Aqua Exercise

Sunday: 8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
Monday: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

South Shore YMCA , 3939 Richmond Ave, Staten Island

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Age:Teen / Adult

An instructional class of aerobic movements performed in the water, to improve body conditioning, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility.

Phone: 718-227-3200
Cost: Free for members, non-members $99/8 weeks

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Aqua Exercise

Monday: 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.,2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.,2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.,8:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Friday: 2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

Broadway YMCA , 651 Broadway, Staten Island

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Age:Teen / Adult

An instructional class of aerobic movements performed in the water, to improve body conditioning, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility.

Phone: 718-981-4933
Cost: Free for members, non-members $99/8 weeks

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Aqua Jog

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA , 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

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Age:Adult

A unique exercise class that takes place in the water, utlilizing floatation devices to allow "jogging" in deep water. No swimming experience required, but participants should be comfortable being in deep water.

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

Please check the center for cost and schedule.

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

Metropolitan Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn

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Start Date: November 11, 2017
Age:Adult / Senior

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.

Known as the Zumba "pool party," this class integrates the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines.

Instructor: Carlos Sepulveda

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Aqua Zumba

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA , 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

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Age:Adult

ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and international music, utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness program. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.

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

Please check the center for cost and schedule.

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Aquatic Boot Camp

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA , 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

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Age:Adult

An exercise class that takes place in the water and challenges your entire body.

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

Please check the center for cost and schedule.

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Arthritis Exercise

Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

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Age:Senior

Join for a light exercise class focusing on stretching, balance, and light cardio. Open to anyone 60+. Free!

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

Grace Church Hall

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Ballroom Dance

Monday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

New York Chinatown Senior Center , 70 Mulberry Street, Manhattan

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Age:Senior

Learn different styles of ballroom dance! To participate, you must become a member of the senior center. Joining is easy and free, please call to find out how.

Phone: 212-233-8930
Cost: Free

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Ballroom Dance Class

Wednesday: 8:15 p.m.-10:30 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

Taught by Mr. Patrick a dancer who is well versed in movement techniques. Make sure to bring a partner and learn the basic six ballroom dances: waltz, foxtrot, tango, swing, rumba and cha-cha.

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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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