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Show Up and Shape Up!
Shape Up NYC is a free group fitness program with locations across the five boroughs. Sign up below to take fitness classes like aerobics, bootcamp, Zumba, and much more. Our fitness instructors know how to make fitness fun!
Shape Up NYC is a free program. You do not need to be a member of a recreation center in order to attend a class, though you must bring a lock and a government-issued ID for classes held at recreation centers.
The energy I get from Shape Up is great - it energizes me in all parts of my life. I’m a teacher of three year olds and I need that energy. - Alice
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Shape Up NYC Service Changes
Shape Up NYC is currently offering both indoor and outdoor group fitness classes. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve put additional safety protocols in place.
For Shape Up NYC classes:
- Pre-registration is required; drop-in participants may attend outdoor classes if the class is not full.
- Class sizes are limited to ensure social distancing can be maintained.
- Face coverings are required for all indoor classes; for outdoor classes, face coverings are required if you are unvaccinated.
- Wash your hands frequently and stay home if you’re sick.
- Proof of vaccination is required for most indoor locations.
Programs may be modified, rescheduled or cancelled due to weather, health, or safety concerns.
Shape Up NYC Events
Sunday, August 14, 2022
CANCELED: Virtual Yoga
at Virtual/Online Events
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This open level virtual class is designed to awaken your mind, body and senses through controlled breathing, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures.
Free!
Walking Group
at The Overlook (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community!
Free!
CANCELED: Zumba
at Southwest Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx 
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Zumba
at Southwest Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Hip House Cardio
at Dance Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Hip-House is an upbeat dance aerobics workout that fuses Old School Hip-Hop and House vibes to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Free!
Athletic Conditioning
at Ballfields (in De Witt Clinton Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This athletic conditioning workout will engage your entire body to elevate your heart rate, strengthen muscles, and improve coordination and balance.
Free!
Monday, August 15, 2022
Cardio Sculpt
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Line Dancing Aerobics
at Handball Court (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
The line dance incorporates low impact dances that are very easy to learn and enjoy!
Free!
Event
Step Aerobics
at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Step Aerobics is a cardio workout that will elevate your heart rate, strengthen muscles, improve coordination and balance.
Free!
Yoga
at Entrance - 76th Ave & Springfield Blvd (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
A therapeutic yet powerful series of balancing, stretching, easy back bending, twisting, and mild inverted postures, concluding with a guided relaxation.
Free!
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact our Shape Up NYC team.
Partners
Empire BlueCross BlueShield Foundation is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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